The University of Agder invites applications for a full-time fixed-term appointment as PhD Research Fellow in ICT/mobile communications for a period of three years, at the Faculty of Engineering and Science. The purpose of the PhD position is research training leading to the successful completion of a doctoral degree. The position is currently located in Grimstad, Norway. The starting date is negotiable. The position is intended to address issues related to future wireless communication systems, vehicle-to-vehicle communications and mobile Internet. Potential research topics for the PhD study include one or several of the following topics:
Solid knowledge of mathematics, especially of stochastic processes, matrix analysis, linear algebra and signal theory;
The appointee must have the ability to work in a goal-oriented, organised, focused and independent manner. During the assessment process, emphasis will be placed on the applicant’s examination results as well as any previous research and development work. Relevant practical experience, personal suitability and good teamwork skills will also be emphasised. The Research Fellow must be admitted to the PhD programme in ICT within three months of appointment. The PhD Research Fellow is expected to complete a doctoral dissertation within the period of employment. The following admission requirements apply for the PhD programme: - The average grade for courses included in the bachelor's degree (or equivalent) should be C or higher. - The average grade for courses included in the master's degree (or equivalent) should be B or higher. - The master's thesis (or equivalent) should have the grade B or higher.A high level of oral and written proficiency in English is required. Applicants from some, but not all, countries must document their English skills through one of the following tests with the stated results or better: TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language with the minimum score of 550 on the Paper-based Test (PBT), or 80 on the Internet based Test (iBT). IELTS – International English Language Testing System, with the result of 6.0. The list of countries this pertains to can be found here: http://nokut.no/Documents/NOKUT/Artikkelbibliotek/Utenlandsk_utdanning/GSUlista/GSU-listen_ENG.pdf Further provisions relating to the position as PhD Research Fellow can be found in the Regulations Concerning Terms and Conditions of Employment for the Post of Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Research Assistant and Resident, available for download at www.uia.no/vacancies. Short-listed applicants will be invited for interviews. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment. Females are especially encouraged to apply. The Norwegian public service is committed to reflecting the diversity of society in its workforce, and the personnel policy of the University of Agder aims to achieve a balanced workforce. All qualified persons are therefore encouraged to apply for the position, irrespective of cultural background, gender, age or disability. Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions. The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the public service. The position is remunerated within the State salary scale, salary plan 17.515, code 1017, salary grade 45 (NOK 365 300). A 2 % compulsory pension contribution will be deducted and paid to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund according to current statutory provisions. Applicants are asked to submit their application and CV online. Please use the link “Send application”. In addition, the following documentation should be sent as attachments to the online-application:
In accordance with §25(2) of the Freedom of Information Act, applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the name of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right. Closing date: August 3, 2010 For further information please contact Head of Department, Professor Andreas Prinz, Phone: (+47) 37253220, E-mail: andreas.prinz@uia.no, or Prof. Matthias Pätzold, Phone: (+47) 3725 3283, E-mail: matthias.paetzold@uia.no Web page: www.uia.no/mcg The full text of this announcement is also available online at www.uia.no/vacancies. For more information on working at UiA, see www.uia.no/work. The Graduate Studies in International Affairs (GSIA) program in the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, in partnership with the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) and Bjørknes College, offers one scholarship each year for full-time study in the Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies degree program. Tuition fees will be covered by The Australian National University and Bjørknes College; and students will receive some funding towards living costs as a stipend. Please be aware that it may take up to four weeks after arrival in Canberra before you receive your stipend payment. Recipients of the Oslo Piece Scholarship should come prepared with their own personal funds to support them for this period. Program: Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies (Code 7815SPEACE) Stipend
2010 Applications Application Close: 30 April 2010 Take Up By: 18 June 2010 Oslo Session Commences: 16 August 2010 Oslo Session Ends: 10 December 2010 Canberra Semester Commences: 21 February 2011 Canberra Semester Ends: 30 June 2011 2011 Applications Application Close: 30 April 2011 Take Up By: 17 June 2011 Oslo Session Commences: 15 August 2011 (tbc) Oslo Session Ends: 9 December 2011 (tbc) Canberra Semester Commences: 21 February 2010 Canberra Semester Ends: 30 June 2011 Eligible Program(s): Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies Eligibility Criteria: International students, Australian and Norwegian students How to Apply Applicants should state their interest in being considered for this Scholarship in their application for admission. Please refer to the application procedur(click here). Contact Applicants are encouraged to contact Graduate Studies in International Affairs office for more information: Email: gsia@anu.edu.au Phone: +61-2-6125 2167 Full details on award conditions available here. Permalink/Source: http://rspas.anu.edu.au/gsia/oslops.htm Call for nominations: The Yara Prize 28/02/2010
The mission of the Yara Prize is to contribute to the transformation of African agriculture and food availability within a sustainable context, thereby helping to reduce hunger and poverty. The Yara Prize can be awarded to any individual or identifiable group of individuals, as well as to established institutions, associations, organizations or government bodies with a formal and recognized judicial and organizational structure, contributing to the overall goals of the prize. The prize can be awarded to any qualified candidate irrespective of nationality, profession or location whose work and contributions deriving from the work have had a clear impact on the African situation nationally, regionally or for the continent. The prize can be awarded with reference to a specific contribution or achievement, or a series of efforts and results, recently or in the past or over a period of time – judged as viable and in accordance with acknowledged principles of sustainability. Current or recent members of the Yara Prize Committee, or an institution/organization headed by such a member, are ineligible for the prize. The prize cannot be awarded to a person already deceased, but will be presented in the event a prizewinner dies before receiving the prize. The prize can be awarded to more than one winner but not more than two. If shared, each winner will receive equal prize money, a diploma and a trophy. Nomination criteria The Yara Prize can be awarded to any qualified candidate or candidates recognized for their contributions to reducing hunger and poverty in Africa. The Yara Prize shall have a focus on food: The improvement of food production and availability and the development of local markets in Africa, as a contribution to reducing hunger and poverty. The prize recognizes such efforts and results in any field of work clearly related to combating hunger, improving health and reducing poverty in Africa, within every aspect of agriculture and food production supporting the development of both the input and the output market, particularly: African food systems: Agricultural productivity, soil fertility and protection, water management African food security: Food production and availability, distribution systems and creation of local markets, human nutrition African sustainable agriculture: National policies and politics to enhance awareness of the importance of agricultural inputs (such as seeds and fertilizers) and promote sustainable food production methods Nomination deadline: April 1 The nomination process for the 2010 Yara Prize starts with the submission of written nominations to the Yara Prize Secretariat by April 1, 2010. The Yara Prize Secretariat then assists the prize committee in screening and selecting candidates. The name of the 2010 Yara Prize Winner will be announced in June. The Yara Prize Committee chooses the prizewinner by unanimous vote. The committee has absolute authority and its decisions cannot be overruled or appealed. Evaluation The Yara Prize will honor outstanding contributions within any of the qualifying fields of activity, based on the board’s research into and deliberations of the nominees’ work and an evaluation of their achievements. The Yara Prize Committee will particularly emphasize proven, tangible results and value creation derived from the nominees’ work, directly or indirectly, with regard to improvement of food production and food security in Africa. The committee will also emphasize the value of the nominees’ achievements with regard to visionary thinking, their role as motivator and rallying point in the campaign against hunger and poverty, as well as their inclination to share knowledge and cooperate. The Yara Prize Committee will also consider the circumstances under which the work has been carried out and results achieved, judging the complexity of the problem and the difficulties, hostilities or prejudices encountered. Guidelines for submitting nominations To be eligible for the prize, a nomination must be submitted in writing, in English or French. Please use our nomination guidelines to ensure that we can properly evaluate your nomination. All nominations and supporting documentation must be received by April 1, 2010. All nominations are confidential and the identity of the nominator or nominating organization will be kept in confidence. Nominations should be sent to: The Yara Prize 2010 Attn: Camilla Nyhuus Christensen Address: Yara Prize Secretariat, Bygdøy Allé 2, N-0202 Oslo, Norway Tel: +47 24 15 70 00 Fax: +47 24 15 75 12 e-mail: yara.prize@yara.com | Categories
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