PhD Positions in Atomic Physics at VU University in Amsterdam, Netherlands

PhD Research Scholarship in Precision spectroscopy in helium at VU University in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Scholarship Description: In the physics of light and matter group of the VU university in Amsterdam chair prof. dr. W.M.G. Ubachs) we have two openings for PhD research.

Position 1: Ultracold Helium atoms. Goal is to accurately measure transition frequencies in helium atoms, laser cooled and trapped in a long-lived metastable state, at a temperature of 1 microKelvin in an optical dipole trap, see our paper in Science, 196 (2011) for a first result. This work aims to improve experimental tests of QED theory of atomic structure, to deduce the nuclear charge radius of the alpha-particle and the helion (the helium-3 nucleus) and to measure the fine structure constant. PI: dr. Wim Vassen

Position 2: Frequency comb spectroscopy. This project also aims to test QED in helium atoms and ions. In this case excitation is from the ground state of helium and from the ground state of the helium-ion. This requires a frequency comb in the extreme ultraviolet part of the spectrum, which is generated by pulsed amplification and frequency upconversion of a femtosecond frequency comb laser, see PRL 063001 (2010). Excitation of helium atoms will be in a collimated beam, while the helium ion will be excited in an ion trap. PI: prof. dr. Kjeld Eikema

Study Subject(s):Precision spectroscopy in helium
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: LaserLaB VU university
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands

Eligibility:
We are looking for highly motivated students with interest in experimental atomic, molecular and optical physics, preferably with experience in either laser cooling and trapping, cold molecules,atomic and molecular spectroscopy, or related topics. A Diplom (MSc) degree in Physics, Applied Physics or another relevant field is a prerequisite. The positions are standard Dutch 4-year PhD positions, with full salary (up to a maximum of 2,610 euro gross per month). Applicants should send their CV along with a motivation letter. The positions are immediately available, but the latest starting date is April 2012. Therefore students who will complete their Diplom (MSc) in the coming months are also welcome to apply.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

How to Apply: By Email or by post

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Two PhD Position: Acquisition of Prosodic Encoding of Focus Across Languages, Netherlands

Utrecht University offers PhD Position in the Faculty of Humanities in Acquisition of Prosodic Encoding of Focus Across Languages in Netherlands
Study Subject:Acquisition of Prosodic Encoding of Focus Across Languages
Employer:Utrecht University
Level:PhD
Scholarship Description:The PhD projects are part of the programme “Get the focus right: a cross-linguistic study on prosodic encoding of focus in children”, awarded to Dr. Aoju Chen by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). This programme investigates how 4- to 10-year-olds acquire prosodic encoding of focus in four languages differing sharply in both prosodic realisation of focus and lexical specifications of prosody, i.e. Korean, Swedish, Dutch and Mandarin Chinese. Particular attention will be given to how individuals differ in the rate and route of acquisition and what causes individual differences. The programme aims to develop a comprehensive theory of acquisition of prosodic encoding of focus with an emphasis on language-specificity and individual difference.
The PhD projects aim at a dissertation within a maximum of 3.5 years. They also involve research training, such as graduate courses offered by the National Graduate School in Linguistics (LOT).UIL-OTS features a stimulating, innovative, and internationally oriented research environment which offers opportunities for a broad professional development.


Scholarship Application Deadline:6 June, 2011


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Two PhD Position: Acquisition of Prosodic Encoding of Focus Across Languages, Netherlands

Utrecht University offers PhD Position in the Faculty of Humanities in Acquisition of Prosodic Encoding of Focus Across Languages in Netherlands
Study Subject:Acquisition of Prosodic Encoding of Focus Across Languages
Employer:Utrecht University
Level:PhD
Scholarship Description:The PhD projects are part of the programme “Get the focus right: a cross-linguistic study on prosodic encoding of focus in children”, awarded to Dr. Aoju Chen by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). This programme investigates how 4- to 10-year-olds acquire prosodic encoding of focus in four languages differing sharply in both prosodic realisation of focus and lexical specifications of prosody, i.e. Korean, Swedish, Dutch and Mandarin Chinese. Particular attention will be given to how individuals differ in the rate and route of acquisition and what causes individual differences. The programme aims to develop a comprehensive theory of acquisition of prosodic encoding of focus with an emphasis on language-specificity and individual difference.
The PhD projects aim at a dissertation within a maximum of 3.5 years. They also involve research training, such as graduate courses offered by the National Graduate School in Linguistics (LOT).UIL-OTS features a stimulating, innovative, and internationally oriented research environment which offers opportunities for a broad professional development.


Scholarship Application Deadline:6 June, 2011


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PhD/Postdoctoral Position at Faculty of Social Sciences, Radboud University, Netherlands

2011 PhD/Postdoctoral in the field of Embodied Cognition Approach to Language Animations Design Radboud University in Netherlands
Study Subject: Embodied Cognition Approach to Language Animations Design
Employer:Radboud University
Level:PhD/Postdoctoral
Scholarship Description:The effect of various instruction methods (action execution, action animation, no action) on the learning of words from different word categories (nouns, verbs) will be measured. Publisher Malmberg is strongly involved; results of the experiments will be used to develop tools for school programmes. The research project is funded by two grants awarded to the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour (DI) at Radboud University Nijmegen and Erasmus University Rotterdam. The funding agency is the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (Brain and Cognition Programme).
Simultaneously, a project investigating the involvement of sensorimotor experiences with regard to learning outcomes in children learning mathematics will be carried out.


Scholarship Application Deadline:21 May 2011


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Delta / NTIO Joint Environmental Scholarship at University of Twente, Netherlands

2011 Master’s and PhD Scholarship for  applicants  from Taiwan at University of Twente in Netherlands
Study Subject: Studies relevant to environmental protection and sustainable development
Employer: Delta Electronics Foundation/The Netherlands Trade & Investment Office Joint Environmental Scholarship
Level: Master and Doctoral
Scholarship Description: To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates should hold strong credentials of:
· high devotion to the environmental protection and sustainable development of the earth
· Taiwan citizenship and regularly residing in Taiwan.
·an undergraduate degree received before the scholarship year from a Taiwanese academic institution accredited by the Ministry of Education of R.O.C.
· not currently working or studying in the Netherlands (not necessary for Doctoral applicants).
· proof of adequate English proficiency (a minimum test score of 213 in the computer-based TOEFL or 5.5 in IELTS).
Preference will be given to applicants with working experience in the environmental protection and sustainable development related fields.A scholarship of NT$250,000 each is offered to Master’s students and NT$500,000 for Doctoral students annually.Delta Electronics Foundation established the Delta/NTIO Joint Environmental Scholarship in 2005 to support and encourage advanced academic studies in fields relevant to environmental protection and sustainable development.


Scholarship Application Deadline:15 May 2011


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PhD Position in Environmental Economics, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

Research project Global market-based instruments for the protection of biodiversity

The aim of a newly established and ambitious research team (with funding from a NWO-VIDI grant) is to develop global economic policy instruments to protect biodiversity and ecosystem services. The research team, consisting of two PhD students and a VIDI laureate, will pursue the following three key objectives:

1. development of an indicator for biodiversity as a leverage point for global economic instruments (PhD-project ecology)
2. development of economic policy instruments for protecting global biodiversity and associated ecosystem services (PhD-project economics)
3. development of moral principles for international allocation of responsibilities (burden-sharing) to protect global biodiversity

This project is unique in at least two ways. First, it explicitly investigates the long-term situation at a global level, and second, it takes a truly interdisciplinary approach integrating ecology, economics and moral philosophy.

Tasks
The specific task of the PhD student economics is threefold:

1. to analyze and evaluate different designs of existing global market-based instruments for protecting biodiversity and ecosystem services
2. to analyze and evaluate existing financial transactions and monetary flows between countries and their impacts on biodiversity protection and trade
3. to design and evaluate alternative cost-effective and efficient economic policy instruments for the protection of global biodiversity and associated ecosystem services

The PhD student will be jointly supervised by the lead researcher from IBED and Prof. Roy Brouwer from the Department of Environmental Economics at the Institute for Environmental Studies, VU University Amsterdam.

Requirements

• the candidate has an MSc in (Environmental) Economics or Econometrics
• expertise with mathematical models and/or statistical analysis is recommended, preferably with respect to market-based instruments for environmental protection
• the candidate should have an excellent academic record (including list of examination marks) and a curious, creative mind
• the candidate should be able to write scientific articles and reports (to be proven by your graduation thesis or comparable report) and be fluent in English both in writing and speech

Conditions of employment
The appointment is expected to start in June or July 2011, and will be for a maximum period of four years (18 months plus a further 30 months after a positive evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). An educational plan will be drafted that includes participation in relevant (international) courses, conferences and other meetings. PhD students are also expected to assist in teaching under­gra duates. The salary is in accordance with the university regulations for academic personnel (Collective Labour Agreement, Dutch Universities) and will range from €2,042 (first year) up to a maximum of €2,612 (last year) gross per month (scale P). The annual salary will be supplemented with an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus.

Department
The Faculty of Science at the UvA is one of Europe’s foremost institutions of higher education and research in its chosen fields of specialization. It plays an active role in international science networks and collaborates with universities and industry. The Faculty has approximately 2,500 students and 1,500 staff members spread over 4 departments and 8 research institutes. Each institute has its own research programme, a substantial part of which is externally funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), the Dutch government, the EU and various private enterprises.

In September 2010, the Faculty moved to new premises in the Science Park Amsterdam. The Science Park is now one of the largest centres of academic research in the Netherlands.

The Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) is one of the ten research institutes of the Faculty of Science. IBED covers a wide range of subjects, in both fundamental and applied research. Our scientific studies aim at a better understanding of the dynamics of ecosystems at all relevant levels, from genes to climate change, using a truly multidisciplinary approach.

Additional information
Information on this position can be obtained from Dr Marc Davidson, +31 (0)20 525 7379; M.D.Davidson@uva.nl or Prof. Roy Brouwer, roy.brouwer@ivm.vu.nl.

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PhD Studentship in Neural Plasticity in Parkinson’s Disease, Radboud University, Netherlands

2011-Doctorate Studentship in Neural Plasticity in Parkinson’s Disease at Radboud University in Netherland
Study Subject:Neural Plasticity in Parkinson’s Disease
Employer: Radboud University
Level:PhD
Scholarship Description:As a member of the research team, you will be trained to develop yourself as an independent researcher, with the ultimate goal to obtain a PhD. The overall aim of the present project is to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying neural plasticity in a rodent model of Parkinson’s disease, and clarify how brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) drives adaptive neuroplasticity after destruction of dopaminergic neurons. Both intrinsic and exercise-enhanced neuroplastic processes will be comprehensively assessed by molecular analyses (genome-wide mRNA and protein expression patterns) and neurochemical measures (including neurotransmitter function).
The project is a collaboration between the Department of Molecular Animal Physiology (RUN) and the Department of Neurology (RUNMC). The specific challenge for the Department of Molecular Animal Physiology is to map the brain from genotype to molecular pathways in neurodevelopmental trajectories to neuronal circuitry phenotypes and beyond (i.e. to behaviour and cognition).


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Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 May 2011


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PhD in Architecture, Building and Planning, Research Institute of Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

2011-Doctorate positions in Architecture, Building and Planning, Research Institute of Eindhoven University of Technology in Netherlands
Study Subject:Climate change adaptation measures: adaptive buildings and occupants
Employer: Research Institute of Eindhoven University of Technology
Level:PhD
Scholarship Description:This project is part of the large Dutch Research Programme “Climate Proof Cities” in which a large number of universities and research institutes are involved. The aim of this programme is to provide the knowledge that is necessary for adapting the built environment to be able to cope with climate change.The duration of the project is four years. The project is expected to start in May 2011. The gross monthly salary increases from € 2042,- in the first year to € 2612,- in the fourth year.
We are looking for an excellent and highly motivated candidate with an MSc degree in Building Science, Building, Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering, or equivalent. Interest in modelling human behaviour, computer programming and physical processes (heat, air, moisture and pollution transfer) in the built environment is essential. Experience in human behaviour, climate adaptation modelling and computer programming, and/or experience in Building Performance Simulation, Computational Fluid Dynamics and/or Building Envelope Heat-Air-Moisture transfer modelling is a plus.

Scholarship Application Deadline:01/05/2011


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3 PhD Fellowship at Leiden Institute for Area Studies, Netherlands

Doctorate Fellowship in Leiden University in the Field of Profile Area Asian Traditions and Modernities in Netherlands -2011

Study Subject: Profile Area Asian Traditions and Modernities
Employer: Leiden University
Level: PhD
Scholarship Description: The Leiden Institute for Area Studies ( is committed to the integration of disciplinary and regional-historical perspectives. LIAS has as its aim the advancement of teaching and research of Area Studies at Leiden University and in the wider academic community. LIAS comprises the Schools of Asian Studies (SAS) and Middle Eastern Studies (SMES). Area specializations in SAS include Chinese, Japanese, Korean, South & Southeast Asian and Tibetan Studies. LIAS staff have disciplinary expertise across the humanities and the social sciences.

Ph.D. fellows are expected to conduct research leading to a Ph.D. thesis on a topic, country or region, and discipline relevant to AMT. The three fellowships are open in terms of research topic, disciplinary orientation and supervision by one of more members of senior academic staff at Leiden University who specialize in the study of Asia. We urge applicants carefully to consider the issue of supervision and contact one or more members of academic staff in Leiden.

Scholarship Application Deadline:1 April 2011

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Master Scholarships, Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS), Netherlands

For whom?
1. Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master’s degree programme starting September 2011 or February 2012 ( All MA, MSc and LL.M programmes as mentioned on the website Master’s programmes in Leiden).

2. All nationalities enrolling in the following programmes starting September 2011 or February 2012:

• Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Air and Space Law
• Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in European and International Business Law
• Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Tax Law
• Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Public International Law
• MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy

Additional requirements:

1. In his or her prior academic education abroad, the applicant must have achieved excellent study results which are relevant for the programme for which the student wishes to enroll. As an indication, the student will be among the top 10% for the relevant programme followed abroad
2. The applicant will hold a non-EU/EEA passport and will not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (“Studiefinanciering”; more information)
3. Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who have already obtained a Leiden University master’s degree
4. Students who are granted a Leiden Excellence Scholarship must comply with and confirm in writing their agreement with the terms and conditions (pdf) attached to the scholarship prior to the granting of the scholarship.

Scholarship Amount:
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has 5 awards:

1. Platinum Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee* and an allowance of €10,000 for living costs
2. Gold Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee*
3. Silver Covers 75% of the tuition fee
4. Bronze Covers 50% of the tuition fee
5. Ivory Covers 25 % of the tuition fee

* The tuition fee will be reduced to the amount of the home fee. Students who have been awarded a Platinum or Gold award still have to pay the home fee themselves.

Application procedure for September 2011 / February 2012 intake:

A. Fill in your online application for admission to Leiden University
B. Upload all necessary documents
C. Indicate clearly that you would like to apply for the LExS scholarship on the scholarship page
D. Upload your letter of motivation for the LExS scholarship on the scholarship page
E. Submit your online application
F. Pay the application fee

• Deadline 1 MARCH 2011 for programmes starting in September 2011.
• Deadline 1 APRIL 2011 only for programmes of the Faculty of LAW starting in September 2011.
• Deadline 1 October 2011 for programmes starting in February 2012.

All LExS applicants will be informed by the scholarship department of Student Educational Affairs.

• The end of April 2011 for September 2011 intake.
• Mid November 2011 for the February 2012 intake.

Letter of motivation
To apply for the scholarship, you should write a letter of motivation (in Word) of a maximum of 500 words, in which you indicate why you believe you should be considered for this scholarship. The Word document should then be attached on the scholarship page in your online application for the master’s programmes for which you are applying.

It is possible to submit applications for more scholarship programmes simultaneously. However, it is not possible to obtain more than 1 scholarship from Leiden University for the same study programme. (terms and conditions (pdf))

If you have already submitted your online application for admission to Leiden University, but would still like to apply for the LExS scholarship, we kindly request you to submit the LExS motivation letter to the Scholarships department (e-mail).

Selection process:
The Faculty selection committee will review the applications. Students are selected on the basis of academic merit.

Disclaimer
The student is responsible for submitting a complete application, according to the steps described under 1A-F by the aforementioned deadline. Leiden University cannot be held responsible for late and/or incomplete applications.

Please note
Students should be aware that the LExS is not a full scholarship. It is necessary to find additional funding to be able to finance their study and stay completely.

One of the requirements for being granted a residence permit in the Netherlands is that students must submit proof that they have sufficient financial means to finance their study period in the Netherlands. Leiden University advises a budget, not including the tuition fee, of approx. €10,000 to €14,000 per year to cover the costs for rent, insurance, living expenses, course books and local transportation. How much money students actually spend will of course depend on their life style and spending habits.

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4 Ph.D POSITIONS in the profile area Islam and Muslim societies, Netherlands

NISIS ( Netherlands Interuniversity School for Islamic Studies) is a national research institute for the study of Islam and Muslim societies, in which eight Dutch universities participate. Leiden University is currently administratively responsible for NISIS. For more information see our website:http://www.hum.leiden.edu/isis

Job description

4 PhD positions in the profile area Islam and Muslim societies 

vacancy number: 11-034  

In the coming six years (2010-2015)  NISIS has made available special funds to build an integrated interdisciplinary thematic profile area which focuses onlslam and Muslim societies. One of the main aims is to integrate and mobilize the knowledge and expertise in the field. Within this profile area nine Ph.D. positions are available. In 2010 five of these positions have been fulfilled. Application is now open for the last four positions. The PhD. candidates will be appointed at the participating university with which the supervisor is affiliated.

Requirements

• Candidates should hold a MA degree or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with a MA in the Humanities, Social sciences or Religious Studies with a specialisation in the field of Islam and Muslim societies.
• Outstanding research qualities manifest in a high-quality MA thesis or equivalent.
• Excellent command of English

Conditions of employment

The conditions of employment may differ according to local circumstances at the appointing university.

The positions are for 1,0/0,8 fte for 4/5 years. The Ph.D. candidates will be appointed initially for eighteen months at the in NISIS participating university with which the supervisor is affiliated. At satisfactory performance during that period, the appointment will be renewed for another two and a half years. Remuneration will be € 2,042 gross per calendar month in the first year, increasing to a maximum of   € 2,612 gross per calendar month in the fourth year is in accordance with current pay scales as indicated in the ‘CAO voor Nederlandse Universiteiten’. You will also receive a end-of-year bonus of 8.3% of your annual salary.

Procedure

Applicants, with an MA degree in a relevant field and proficiency in English, are asked to submit a concrete interdisciplinary research plan.  

The applications procedure will consist of two rounds. 

First round In the first round a selection will be made based on a short research proposal of  maximum 1000 words, exclusive bibliography. You are kindly requested to indicate the intended supervisor in your proposal.

Second round Those who are selected will be asked to write a full research proposal of maximum 5000 words, exclusive bibliography. The full proposal has be accompanied by two reference letters and a letter of the intended supervisor in which he/she expresses his/her willingness to supervise the candidate. An interview may be part of the selection procedure.

Application

You are requested to send in your first round application before 14 March 2011, 9 a.m. local Dutch time ( Greenwich meantime + 1) containing: 

Letter of motivation, in which you introduce yourself, explain your suitability for the position and your motivation for the project.
Fact sheet 
Short Research Proposal (maximum 1000 words, exclusive bibliography)

Second round reactions before 23 May 2011 (only for those invited):

• CV
• Two reference letters
• A letter of the intended supervisor in which he/she expresses his/her willingness to supervise the candidate
• Full research proposal (maximum 5000 words, exclusive bibliography)

You are kindly requested to send your applications by post or email (preference) only to vacatureslias@hum.leidenuniv.nl. Applications send to another mail address will not be taken into consideration. Applications should reach our office no later than 14 March 2011, 9 a.m. local Dutch time (Greenwich meantime + 1). Please quote the vacancy number in your application.

Address: 
Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen
Afdeling Personeel en Organisatie
Postbus 9515
2300 RA Leiden

For further information on the procedure please contact Dr. P. de Bruijn, executive secretary of NISIS nisis@hum.leidenuniv.nl , or 0031 071 5272592. 

Application Deadline : 14 March 2011

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StuNed Scholarships Programme 2011, Netherlands

StuNed Scholarships Programme for Indonesian Mid-career Professionals

Study Subject: Various
Employer: Nuffic
Level: Master’s, Short courses
Scholarship Description: StuNed, Studeren in Nederland, is a scholarship programme focusing on mid-career professionals, as part of the bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and the Netherlands. The scholarship programme aims to contribute to the development of Indonesia through strengthening the human resources of Indonesian organisations. Individual applicants may apply for master degree or short courses in the Netherlands, whilst institutions may apply through the StuNed Group Application and/or for refresher courses.
The StuNed programme is supporting the Dutch policy for development co-operation with Indonesia and aims to contribute to the achievement of the UN Millennium Development Goals in 2015. The framework for the bilateral relations between the Netherlands government with Indonesia is laid down in the Multi-Annual Strategic Plan 2008-2011 (MASP). The overall objective is to strengthen bilateral relations and to support Indonesia in realizing its medium term development goals.


Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 March 2011

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