A 1-year Postdoc position is available at DTU Fotonik, Department of Photonics Engineering from January 1, 2011.

The Postdoc project is part of a research project in collaboration between DTU Fotonik and Bang & Olufsen. Part of the work may be carried out at Bang & Olufsen.

Project
The project is titled "Processing of coded video for LED backlight dimming of LCD displays for energy savings and high contrast”. It is funded by the Danish Strategic Research Council and it is headed by S. Forchhammer, DTU Fotonik.

The project is about processing of decoded video for local dimming of LED based backlight systems for LCD displays. This novel LCD/LED display technology may potentially reduce power consumption significantly and at the same time improve image quality. The new display technology implies a novel way of representing the video signal to control LCD elements for each picture element and a local control of LED backlight elements. The project shall develop algorithms for local backlight dimming, to improve power consumption and image quality by jointly designing processing from reception of MPEG video to display on screen.

We seek one Postdoc. Two PhD students are working on the project.

The project is located within the Coding and Visual Communication Group at DTU Fotonik and it will be conducted in collaboration with Bang & Olufsen and McMaster University, Canada. Part of the project work may be carried out at Bang & Olufsen.

Qualifications
Candidates for the Postdoc position should have academic qualifications equivalent to the PhD level.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment terms of the Postdoc will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Søren Forchhammer at tel. +45 4525 3622 / e-mail sofo@fotonik.dtu.dk --- or from senior manager, R&D, B&O, Ben Verbraak, tel. +45 9684 4861 / e-mail blv@bang-olufsen.dk

Application
The application must be received no later than 12 October, 2010. Please open the link “apply for this job online” and fill in the application form. Please attach your application, CV and documentation of a completed master’s degree.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

The Master of HIV uniquely positions you to take charge of your career, develop in your current place of work or find a new one!

The aim of the master’s degree programme in HIV is to provide students with state-of-the art knowledge, skills and competences that will allow students to engage on the labour market in the field of HIV with an academic approach.

Successful implementation of preventive strategies, treatment programmes, treatment and care of HIV are highly dependent on a profound and broad understanding of the HIV field, therefore, the Master of HIV has a multidisciplinary approach.

The Master of HIV is the first education ever that combines teaching in clinical and organisational management of HIV. The flexible degree programme is for all those with a clinical, public health or organisational management interest in HIV prevention, treatment and care.

Upon graduation students will be able to:

• contribute on a scientific background and at an academic level to the improvement in treatment and care of PLHIV
• participate in the planning, execution and evaluation of preventive and sustainable measures based on accepted policies and standards
• analyse HIV-related issues including the individual, social, cultural and political context
• participate in HIV research

Contact: Master of HIV, eMail masterofhiv@cphiv.dk

Website: www.mhiv.ku.dk/about

The International Research Training Group "Modeling Material Flows and Production Systems for Sustainable Resource Use in Intensified Crop Production in the North China Plain" of the University of Hohenheim, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, is seeking highly qualified and motivated candidates for 2 PhD scholarships starting June 1st, 2010 for 3 years. The PhD grant amounts to 1,103 € net per month (+ allowances for stays in Beijing).

The interdisciplinary research and education program is jointly conducted with China Agricultural University, Beijing. It comprises subprojects in Plant Nutrition, Plant Ecology, Biogeophysics, Agricultural Engineering, Crop Science, Plant Breeding, Weed Science, Farm Management, Computer Applications in Agriculture, and Rural Development Theory and Policy. Analysis and sustainable improvement of cropping systems in the North China Plain are the main objectives of the research. The accompanying qualification program focuses on modeling of agricultural systems.

Successful applicants will work on one of the following research topics:
-Economic evaluation of farm level development strategies (supervision: Prof. Dr. Enno Bahrs)
-Agrarian change and rural development policy (supervision: Prof. Dr. Manfred Zeller)

Applicants must have an above-average Master’s degree or equivalent in Agricultural Economics or related fields. Strong computer skills, and excellent command of the English and German language would be a plus. The willingness, both to do interdisciplinary research in China (including research stays of up to several months) and to actively participate in the IRTG activities, is a prerequisite for the application. Candidates are expected to take up their residence in Stuttgart or the vicinity.

Applications, preferably in electronic form, should include a CV, copies of degree certificates, and possibly a letter of recommendation from a university professor, and be forwarded to the director of the IRTG: Prof. Dr. Reiner Doluschitz, Institut für Landwirtschaftliche Betriebslehre (410C), Universität Hohenheim, 70593 Stuttgart, rtgchina@uni-hohenheim.de. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

For further information, please refer to the project website http://rtgchina.uni-hohenheim.de or contact Dr. Diana Ebersberger (rtgchina@uni-hohenheim.de, +49 (0)711 45924077).

Job description:
At the Department of Political Science and Public Management, University of Southern Denmark in Odense an 18-month position as a postdoc with a possibility of prolongation is available in connection with the research programme “Reforming the Institutions of the Welfare State”. The aim of the research programme is to study changes in the tasks and functions of the welfare state.

The postdoc will be responsible for working on a microsimulation model to assess welfare state reforms. This project is located at the Centre for Welfare State Research and has the purpose of establishing better and more flexible measures of welfare states. In turn these measures feed analysis of contemporary welfare state reforms and their consequences for different population groups. The tasks of the appointee will include:

• In collaboration with colleagues, implementing and testing the OECD microsimulation model programmed in Stata for a number of countries with relation to personal taxation, certain social security and social assistance schemes, housing allowance and payment for childcare starting with the years 2007 or 2008.
• Building and implementing own modules decided upon and designed with colleagues.
• Updating and validating the OECD and own modules on a yearly basis.
• International coordination of work on the microsimulation model.

Not only will the postdoc work closely together with colleagues at the Centre for Welfare State Research (see www.sdu.dk/welfare) at the Department of Political Science and Public Management, SDU, but also with colleagues abroad. The microsimulation project is nested in the Nordic Networks of Excellence Reassess (www.reassess.no) and NordWel (http://blogs.helsinki.fi/nord-wel/), and the EU FP6 Network of Excellence Recwowe (http://recwowe.vitamib.com/). The postdoc will be responsible for collaborating and coordinating with researchers, particularly in Paris, Oxford, Nantes, Oslo, Helsinki and Stockholm. The postdoc will be country responsible for a small number of countries, including some Central and Eastern European countries.

Finally, the postdoc is expected to participate actively in research activities at the Centre for Welfare State Research and the Department of Political Science and Public Management, including undertaking comparative studies, writing and presenting papers and articles, and writing research grant applications.

Applicant’s qualifications:
To qualify for the position, applicants must have a PhD or be near to completion of a PhD in Political Science or another relevant discipline within the Social Sciences. The applicant must also have knowledge of Stata or other programmes and especially an interest in working with modelling complex elements and relations. Finally, the applicant must have good academic, social and language skills.

The successful applicant will join a vibrant and research-led multi-disciplinary academic community with excellent conditions to excel in advanced data analysis and research.

For information on the position, please contact Professor Jon Kvist, tel. +45 6550 4482, Cell: +45 2612 1569 or mail kvi@sam.sdu.dk. Information about the Department, its research and teaching profile can be obtained at the below link.

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Department of Political Science and Public Management

Application, salary, etc.:
Employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

The application must include 1) a detailed CV, 2) a complete list of publications indicating which publications are most relevant for the position, 3) academic diplomas 4) three copies of relevant publications (max. 5), 5) a list of all enclosures, and each of the enclosures must be numbered, state the applicant’s name and assembled in sets.

Applications will be assessed by a committee. When the committee has submitted its assessment, the applicants will receive their relevant part of the assessment.

The assessment committee is only obliged to include those parts of the enclosed material considered necessary to make an assessment. The committee may request additional material, if so; it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.

With a view to promoting equal opportunities in academic positions, the Faculty encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Please send your hard copy application, CV, publications list, diplomas in 4 copies (publications in 3 copies) all marked "Position No. 341/556-095682" to University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Social Sciences, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M. The application must reach the University not later than February 19, 2010 at 12:00 noon.

Closing date 19 February, 2010 at 12 noon
Location: Odense

Mark application Job ID 341/556-095682 and send it to:

Det Samfundsvidenskabelige Fakultetssekretariat
Syddansk Universitet
Campusvej 55
5230 Odense M

Job description:
At the Department of Political Science and Public Management, University of Southern Denmark, a one-year position as postdoc is available within the field of international studies and with a particular focus on international security. The position is available from July 1, 2010 or earlier.

International studies at the Department maintains a classic broad approach to the field in order to teach at both bachelors’ and masters’ levels and to engender general discussions on theoretical classics, the current research frontier, and international affairs. However, our research projects tend to focus on security issues, and it is this dimension, in particular, that we now wish to strengthen. A successful applicant should be able to contribute to work and discussions along one of the following dimensions:

- Human security issues in the management of global threats (from nuclear proliferation to climate change)
- Small wars and counterinsurgency
- Transatlantic security relations and the future of NATO

For more information, please contact Professor Sten Rynning, tel. +45 6550 2193, e-mail:sry@sam.sdu.dk.

To qualify for the position, applicants must have a PhD degree in Political Science or another relevant PhD degree within the Social Sciences. Applicants are expected to be able to contribute independently to one of the three core research areas.

The Department is responsible for the programme in Political Science, the major in social studies and BA and MA programmes in Journalism. The Department also offers a number of part-time master programmes.

The successful applicant will join a dynamic research and teaching environment and will obtain excellent conditions for advancing his or her academic profile. The Department expects in return a commitment to open scholarly exchange and innovation.

For additional information about the position, please contact Head of Department, Associate Professor Vibeke N. Andersen, tel. +45 6550 2199. Information about the Department, its research and teaching profile can be obtained at www.sam.sdu.dk/politics.

Read more about Faculty of Social Sciences

Application, salary, etc.:
Employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

The application must include 1) a research plan for the postdoc year; 2) a detailed CV; 3) a complete list of publications, indicating which publications are most relevant for the position; 4) three copies of the most relevant publications (up to 10); 5) academic diplomas; 6) a list of all enclosures. All enclosures must be numbered, state the applicant’s name and be assembled in sets.

Applications will be assessed by a committee. When the committee has submitted its assessment, the applicants will receive their relevant part of the assessment.

The assessment committee is only obliged to include those parts of the enclosed material considered necessary to make an assessment. The committee may request additional material, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.

With a view to promoting equal opportunities in academic positions, the Faculty encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Please send your application with enclosures in 4 copies (publications in 3 copies), marked “Position No. 341/556-095683“ to University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Social Sciences, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M. The application must reach the University not later than February 15, 2010 at 12:00 noon.

Closing date 15 February, 2010 at 12 noon
Location: Odense

Mark application Job ID 341/556-095683 and send it to:

Det Samfundsvidenskabelige Fakultetssekretariat
Syddansk Universitet
Campusvej 55
5230 Odense M

Job description:
Applications are invited for a 3-year position as professor at the Mads Clausen Institute for Product Innovation, University of Southern Denmark in Sønderborg, starting August 1st, 2010.

The Mads Clausen Institute for Product Innovation has 90 employees engaged in research and teaching in the field of mechatronic products. It is located in the new university facility Alsion with modem labs, teaching facilities and a sea view - www.alsion.dk.

The position contributes research-wise to Sønderborg Participatory Innovation Research Centre. SPIRE is a strategic research centre that aims to make fundamental contributions to the theory and practice of user-driven innovation in close cooperation with Danish and international industry partners. Our research is interdisciplinary: It brings together researchers from design anthropology, interaction analysis, interaction design, user-centred design and innovation management in a collaboration between the faculties of Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, and the theatre group Dacapo. SPIRE has presently a research staff of 18 professors and postdocs and 8 PhD-students. We also collaborate with the Institute of Industry and Building at the Campus in Odense to expand research in the field of Experience Design.

The successful applicant will be expected to develop the research field of Participatory Innovation, to help position SPIRE internationally, to attract and lead research projects with external funding, to oversee the graduate programme IT Product Design, and to enhance PhD education. The teaching language for the graduate programmes is English.

Applicants must demonstrate (a) a record of research contributions on the highest international level in the fields of participatory design or management of complex relational processes, (b) an exceptional teaching portfolio in the relevant field, (c) experience in successfully organizing and supervising interdisciplinary activities and (d) proficiency in establishing collaboration with industry.

Application, salary, etc.:
Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

For further information on the position and the institute, please contact Professor Jacob Buur, phone: +45 6550 1661, e-mail: buur@mci.sdu.dk or visit www.sdu.dk/mci.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Applicants are requested to forward a CV, information on previous teaching experience as well as a list of publications, stating the scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to rely. In addition, a list of all enclosures must be enclosed - each enclosure being numbered and marked with the applicant's name. Enclosures must be assembled in sets.

The University encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Please send 3 copies of the application, marked “Position No. 094015” and enclosures, including publications on which the applicant wishes to rely, to University of Southern Denmark, The Faculty of Engineering, Campusvej 55, DK-5230 Odense M, Denmark. The application must reach the University not later than 15. February 2010 at 12.00 hours.

Employment starts: 1 August, 2010
Closing date 15 February, 2010 at 12 noon
Location: Sønderborg

Mark application Job ID 094015 and send it to:

Personalekontoret
Syddansk Universitet
Campusvej 55
5230 Odense M

eller pr. e-mail: pers@sdu.dk

Students who are not studying on the full master's programme in International Health are welcome to study one or more of the intensive courses that are offered as a part of the Advanced Module. Some of these intensive courses are also offered as part of the master's programme in Disaster Management. For a comprehensive list of global health related courses, please visit Copenhagen School of Global Health's courses directory.

Upcoming Intensive Courses

Research Design 11 January - 22 January 2009
Credits: 2 ECTS

Health Care Systems in Low and Middle Income Societies 1 February - 26 March 2010
Credits: 12 ECTS

Health in Emergencies and Refugee Health 19 April - 14 May 2010
Credits: 6 ECTS

HIV/AIDS - Prevention, Care, Treatment and Advocacy 19 April - 14 May 2010
Credits: 6 ECTS

Water Supply & Sanitation in Emergencies 17 May - 11 June 2010
Credits: 6 ECTS

Non-Communicable Diseases 17 May - 11 June 2010
Credits: 6 ECTS

How to Apply:

The full master's programme: We have continuous enrolment.  The final deadline for the academic year 2010-2011 is 1 April 2010. Click HERE to Download the application form.

The intensive courses: Application deadlines can be found in the top of each course description. Click HERE to Download the application form.

For further information, please contact:
Master of International Health
University of Copenhagen
Øster Farimagsgade 5, Bg. 9
DK-1353 Copenhagen K

eMail: MIH Secretariat mih@sund.ku.dk

Website: www.mih.ku.dk