PhD Position in Finance, University of Konstanz, Germany

FP7 Marie-Curie Initial Training Network Risk Management and Risk Reporting Position: Early Stage Researcher/PhD Placement Project Title: Interbank Lending and Bank Risk Measure Project Description: The Early Stage Researcher (ESR) in this project will work on measures to restore the interbank markets that are crucial for banks' liquidity management, but mostly dried up during the crisis. The current external risk reporting of banks lacks credibility because the reported values at risk (VaR) turned out to be very small in relation to the reported depreciations on bank assets. The project is divided in several steps. The first step is to find out why the reported VaR were so misleading; is it because the underlying stochastic models are ignoring systemic risks, or because the time horizon of the underlying model is too short? Second, can VaR be sufficiently improved to credibly communicate a bank's risk? If not, can stress tests be designed for that purpose? A more demanding approach is to combine different pieces of information that banks publish, which taken separately, might be insufficient, but when put together may be sufficient information for interbank lending. This requires research on the synergies of different pieces of information and empirical testing. This research should be of a theoretical and empirical nature. Third, the issue of quick changes in banks' risk through derivatives trading needs to be addressed. Should banks report these big trades or should such trades be restricted to banks with stricter equity capital requirements? Fourth, the ESR should differentiate systematic and non-systematic risk factors in bank risk positions to provide more precise insights into potential damages of lending to another bank. Proposed Start Date: September 2009 subject to finalisation of the contract Duration: 36 months Financial Information: Salary plus allowances in line with Marie Curie FP7 requirements for ESRs. Host Institution: Konstanz University Academic Advisor: Professor Guenter Franke Secondment 1: Erasmus University Rotterdam - 4 months Secondment 2: Deutsche Bundesbank, McKinsey or Credit Suisse - 4 months, subject to confirmation Eligibility: Nationals or residents of Germany cannot apply. At the time of appointment, applicants should have no more than 4 years experience (FTE) after graduation and should not have resided in the host country for more than 12 months in the last 3 years immediately before appointment. To Apply: Applicants are requested to send the following documents to guenter.franke@...:

• a curriculum vitae
• copies of academic transcripts and degree certificates
• proof of English proficiency (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency, IELTS,TOEFL)
• a one-page statement of purpose about aptitude and motivation for pursuing the programme
• two letters of recommendation from professors
• the results of the GRE test.

PhD Opportunities at ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Computational Seismology (contact person: Dr. Lapo Boschi - lapo@... ) We seek a highly motivated Ph.D. candidate at ETH Zurich to be working withinthe newly funded European Marie-Curie training network QUEST in the domain of computational seismology. This network comprises 14 partner institutions, and guarantees a unique basis for fruitful and innovative research through vigorous scientific exchange, workshops, and industrial internships. QUEST revolves around the seismic inverse problem, i.e. deducing viable earth models from seismic data. Modern approaches solve the seismic wave equation via sophisticated numerical methods and high-performance computing facilities. Our proposed research project engages in such techniques in order to constrain the structure of the deep earth, core-mantle boundary region, and core. Of specific interest is the aspherical topography on sharp seismic interfaces: We expect the applicant to further develop forward and inverse modeling in this context, possibly combined with ideas from the exploration industry. This will result in more coherent and refined images of these discontinuities which is key to understanding and further constraining the geomagnetic field and thermal evolution of the earth. Applicants must hold a M. Sc., Diploma or equivalent in the geosciences, physics, applied mathematics, computer sciences or related field. Central to this project are strong analytical and quantitative skills in numerical analysis, programming, high-performance computing, and an interest in wave phenomena, inverse theory, data analysis, and global dynamics of the earth. A solid knowledge of English as the spoken and written language of work is mandatory. We expect good interpersonal skills, the ability to thrive in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment as much as the willingness to spend time at partner institutions, and to present at international conferences. The Institute of Geophysics at ETH Zurich boasts a strong research and teaching environment covering a wide array of disciplines. Please consult the Seismology and Geodynamics web pages, or contact Dr. Tarje Nissen-Meyer and Dr. Lapo Boschi for further information or any remaining questions. Complete applications must include a statement of scientific interests, curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees familiar with the academic ability of the candidate, and should be emailed to Dr. Boschi: lapo@... (electronic PDF format preferred), preferably by early September, 2009. the earliest starting date is January 2010, but no later than June 2010. ETH Zurich is an equal-opportunity and non-discriminating employer.

PhD User Centred Design - Computer Science

Nama : No name Website : http://w3.id.tue.nl/nl/ Email: j.a.c.l.braat@... Judul : PhD User Centred Design - Computer Science Isi Iklan : The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) has the following vacancy Two PhD positions in the area of User-centred Design tools and methods (V51.070) http://vacatures-v2.tue.nl/vacature.aspx?vacaturenummer=V51.070&Taal=EN

You can apply for this job before 31-08-2009 Tasks

The positions have become available through a grant from the Ministry of Economic Affairs through the Innovation-directed Research Programme Integrated Product Creation and Realization, for the project \\\"Resolving the Paradox of User-Centred Design through Flexible Prototyping\\\". The project involves collaboration with the University of Twente and several companies. The aim of the project is to develop a suite of tools for the creation of prototypes and virtual contexts that will be used by designers in companies to facilitate the dialogue with users in a collaborative design process. The claim is that the tools will enable designers in industry to conduct a more effective and efficient design process. The project will start from existing versions of tools for creating prototypes and contexts.

The first phase of the project consists of collecting requirements for prototyping tools from designers in industry and an analysis of tools and methods that are currently in use. Next, subproject A will focus on developing one of the tools on the basis of the obtained requirements (see http://www.vip.id.tue.nl/software.html for an impression of the tool). Subproject B will focus on defining protocols for the use of the tools in industry and the evaluation of the tools vis-a-vis the requirements and the claims. (A third subproject will take place at Twente University and will focus on a Virtual Reality tool for creating contexts in which prototypes can be explored). Good collaboration between the three subprojects is essential to the success of the project. Requirements

For subproject A we are looking for a candidate with a master's in Computer Science with an affinity towards user-centred design. For subproject B we are looking for a candidate with expertise in user-centred design methodology, for instance through a master in applied cognitive psychology, human-computer interaction or industrial design, and affinity with technology. Both candidates should be teamworkers and should be open towards working in collaboration with industry. Appointment and Salary

The appointment is for thee and a half years. As an employee of the university you will receive a competitive salary as well as excellent employment conditions (including excellent sport facilities and child care). The research in this project must be concluded with writing a PhD thesis. A salary is offered starting at EUR 2042,- per month (gross) in the first year and increasing up to EUR 2612,- per month (gross) in the last year. Moreover 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end of year allowance is provided annually. Ph.D. students at TU/e are appointed as temporary staff members. They are exempted from payment of tuition fees. Assistance for finding accommodation can be given. The positions are available from October 1st, 2009. Information

For information about the content of the project: Dr. J. Terken, phone +31 (0)40 247 5254, e-mail j.m.b.terken@..., and Prof. Dr. Ir. J.B. Martens e-mail j.b.o.s.martens@..., Dept of Industrial Design, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. Website: http://w3.id.tue.nl/nl/

For information about the position: Ms. J. Braat, personnel department, Dept of Industrial Design, phone +31 (0)40 247 5883, e-mail: j.a.c.l.braat@.... Application

Please send a written application or e-mail, including a letter explaining your interest in the project and qualifications, curriculum vitae and at least two references to the following address:

Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Department of Industrial Design Attn. Ms. J. Braat, room HG 3.92 P.O. Box 513 5600 MB Eindhoven The Netherlands Or by e-mail to: j.a.c.l.braat@... Label: Pendidikan --------------------------------------------------------------------- Visitor Ip: 125.160.92.81

>:PhD Positions in Architecture and related studies at IUAV Venice

Nama : OVINHF Website : http://www.iuav.it/English-Ve/PhD-progra/HOW-TO-APP/---anno-ac/index.htm Judul : PhD Positions in Architecture and related studies at IUAV Venice Isi Iklan : website link: http://www.iuav.it/English-Ve/PhD-progra/HOW-TO-APP/---anno-ac/index.htm

Admission Call: http://www.iuav.it/English-Ve/PhD-progra/HOW-TO-APP/---anno-ac/bando-2009-2010-i nglese.pdf

The University IUAV of Venice announces the comparative evaluation, based on qualifications and exams, for admission to the IUAV School of Doctorate Studies 2009/10 academic year, for the following courses:

a) Architectural Composition – places available: eight. b) New Technologies and Territorial and Environmental Information-places available: four. c) Territory: Planning and Policy Making – places available: eight d) Design Sciences – available places: six. e) History of Architecture and Urban Planning – available places: six. f) Urban Planning – available places: eight. g) Theories and History of the Arts (ARS) – places available: four. h) Quality of Design - European Doctorate in Architecture and Urban Planning, V Cycle – places available: four. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Visitor Ip: 125.160.92.81

Scholarships for the Turkish, Iranian, Russian, Kazakhstani, Indonesian students from KT&G Foundation

Yonsei University. KT&G Fellowship at GSIS, for Turkish, Iranian, Russian, Kazakhstani, Indonesian, Yonsei 2010

The KT&G Foundation offers scholarships to the Turkish, Iranian, Russian, Kazakhstani, Indonesian students who seek a master’s degree at the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) of Yonsei University:

Eligibility and Conditions

1. Degree: A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree.
2. Age : No limit
3. Health: Applicants must be in both sound physical and mental health.
4. English Language Proficiency: Applicants must possess strong English language proficiency (Recommended score of TOEFL CBT 237 (IBT 93/PBT 580), IELTS 6.5 or above).
5. Arrival in Korea: Scholarship recipients must arrive in Korea by February 23, 2010 and must attend the new student orientation program on February 24, 2010 at Yonsei GSIS.
6. Application Period: All necessary documents must be submitted to the Yonsei GSIS office between September 1, 2009 ~ November 30, 2009. All original documents should arrive at the GSIS office by this date.

• Application address:

Yun Jeong Choi

Graduate School of International Studies Yonsei University New Millennium Hall 510 134 Sinchon-dong Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749 Republic of Korea http://gsis.yonsei.ac.kr

• Terms of Fellowship

The scholarship covers a maximum of 24 months (2 years), from March 2010 to February 2012. Students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0/ 4.3 every semester to maintain fellowship eligibility.

• Scholarship Details

1. Tuition fee: The KT&G Foundation will provide tuition fee for Spring 2010 through Fall 2011 (up to 4 semesters).
2. Stipend: The KT&G Foundation will provide a monthly stipend of KRW 1,000,000(= USD 892) for up to 24 months.

IV. Obligations

1. Participation in a field trip, a roundtable conference prepared by the Foundation
2. Participation in events and activities upon request from the school or the foundation
3. Submission of a report on your life in Korea two months prior to your graduation and a copy of your Master’s thesis
4. KT&G Fellowship recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.3 scale in order to retain their scholarship. If they fail in this requirement at any time, their scholarship will be cancelled and they will be ineligible to receive it again in further semesters.
5. If a KT&G Fellowship recipient decides to withdraw from their program of study they must pay the KT&G Foundation the full amount of the scholarship received up to the time of withdrawal.

V. Required Documents

1. For all documents concerning admission, please refer to the GSIS website: http://gsis.yonsei.ac.kr.
2. KT&G Fellowship at Yonsei GSIS Application Form (attached)
3. A Letter of Recommendation from the Dean or an equivalent official at the student’s institution with an approved signature of the Rector/President of the Home Institution (attached)

Application Deadline: November 30, 2009

PhD Positions at Politecnico di Torino, Italy

In order to apply for the competitive examination you should: Accurately read the call for the 25th cycle above; Verify to be provided with the eligibility requirements; Fill in the application form through the Apply@polito procedure that you can find at the bottom of this page. The Apply@polito procedure (that you find it at the bottom of this page) allows you to apply for the entrance examination without coming in person to the Politecnico. The Apply is made of two parts. The first part is the registration: here you are asked to insert your personal data; afterwards you will receive a username and a password, that will allow you to access the second part and to login again if necessary. In the second part you find, on the right, the menu that you should fill in to complete the registration. In order to apply for the competitive examination it is necessary to fill in every part of the menu! The last part ("Save and Submit", at the bottom of the page) is the final step towards the application. Please note that if while clicking "Save and Submit" some red writings appear it means that some data are missing and before being able to submit the application you have to retype or upload it in the correct way! WARNING: after clicking on the SEND button, it will not be possible to modify any part of the application form. You can verify if your registration has been properly done on the "Selected Courses" section. Useful tip: please note that you will be asked to attach a scanned copy of the documents required for the selection . Failure to submit such documents will prevent you from completing the application proces:see Documents required for admission. http://didattica.polito.it/scudo/bandi.html

PhD Research Scholarships, NUS

PhD Research Scholarships, NUS The Asia Research Institute is pleased to offer Ph.D. research scholarships from August 2010 in the following interdisciplinary areas:

- THE CHANGING FAMILY IN ASIA - ASIAN MIGRATION - RELIGION & GLOBALISATION IN ASIAN CONTEXTS - CULTURAL STUDIES IN ASIA - COLD WAR IN ASIA - SUMATRA HERITAGE, ARCHAEOLOGY AND RECONSTRUCTION The PhD scholarship is to be taken up jointly with the appropriate discipline-based department. This would normally be with a department of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, but where appropriate could also be with the Faculty of Law, School of Business or School of Design & Environment at the National University of Singapore. Please note that some departments / Programmes only have one intake per year in August (Semester 1). Interested applicants are required to submit their application by 15th November 2009, indicating clearly both which ARI interdisciplinary area they wish to join and which department they would be attached to. Application procedures and forms can be obtained from the NUS website via this URL: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/gd-applnres.html Applicants must use the application forms in the respective Faculty websites depending on the Faculty to which they wish to seek admission. They should send their applications directly to their respective faculties, indicating their interest to be attached to ARI. Applicants should not send a duplicate copy to ARI. The following interdisciplinary areas or "clusters" are offering scholarships:

1. The Changing Family in Asia (Research Leader: Prof Gavin Jones)

   This cluster explores the dimensions of family change in the region, their causes and their implications. These dimensions include rising ages at marriage, declining size of the nuclear family, increase in one-person households and alternative family forms, changing gender roles within families, and changes in family structures. They are studied in the context of the changing political-economic structures and changing state/family roles in provision of services and support.

2. The Migration Cluster (Research Leader: Professor Brenda Yeoh) explores the issues arising from increased levels of human mobility in the region, both within and across national borders. Mobility of high-level professional and managerial personnel, labour migration, both documented and undocumented, and human trafficking all raise theoretical and methodological questions and major policy issues, as does the role of migration in urban change.
3. The Religion and Globalisation Cluster (Research Leader: Professor Bryan Turner) explores the changing patterns of religious practice, belief and identity in recent times, particularly in Southeast Asia, China and South Asia. The title implies a particular interest in transnational and diasporic interactions, the engagement with modern technologies and values, and new global or ‘glocal’ forms of identity.
4. The Cultural Studies Cluster (Research Leader: Professor Chua Beng Huat) consciously challenges disciplinary boundaries to address new topics, issues and concerns thrown up by the rapid globalization of contemporary cultures. ARI is interested in new understandings of the everyday life cultural practices of contemporary Asia, as in adaptations of older patterns in literature, and the performing and graphic arts, in rapidly changing contemporary conditions.
5. The Southeast Asia-China Interactions Cluster (Research Leader: Professor Anthony Reid) will welcome students in two project areas: The Cold War in Asia, relating particularly to relations between the two Chinas (CCP and KMT) and the parties, movements and governments of Southeast Asia; and issues of heritage recovery and archaeology in Aceh and Sumatra more generally.
6. The Asian Cities Cluster (Research Leaders: Prof Heng Chye Kiang & Prof Chua Beng Huat) is housed in School of Design and Environment (SDE), Department of Architecture (NUS). This cluster focuses especially on cutting-edges areas of rapid change and the identity of Asia cities, notably including: the impact of rapid urbanization, adapting and conserving heritage to a changing urban environment, and urban environmental planning. It will build collaborative and interdisciplinary connections among the colleagues from the Humanities and Social Science faculties in NUS.

ARI is a university-level institute formed in July 2001 as one of the strategic initiatives of the NUS. The mission of the Institute is to produce and promote world-class research on Asia. ARI engages the social sciences and humanities broadly defined, and encourages especially multidisciplinary studies. Now home to six research clusters with a strong team of resident and visiting scholars, ARI works closely with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Business, Faculty of Law, and School of Design and Environment in NUS.

For enquiries, please contact: Ms Kristy Won Asia Research Institute email: arisec@... Tel: (65) 6516 3810 Fax: (65) 6779 1428

Mari Belajar Huruf Kanji Jepang

Nama : SINTA Website : - Judul : Belajar Huruf Kanji Isi Iklan : Baiklah… sekarang kita mulai belajar kanji dimulai dari level paling dasar. Sekedar informasi bahwa ada 4 tingkatan yang digunakan dalam menyebut tingkat penguasaan bahasa Jepang seseorang, dimulai dari level paling bawah yaitu level 4, level 3 untuk upper beginer, level 2 untuk medium atau pre advanced, dan level 1 untuk advanced. Untuk level dasar setidaknya harus menguasai 80 kanji ditambah kemampuan tatabahasa dan perbendaharaan kata. Berikut adalah daftar 20 kanji pertama, yang berkaitan dengan angka dan orang.

The Kanji Readings, Meanings & Examples 一

1) ichi, 2) hito(tsu) - one, the first [LINK]

And so begins your kanji journey and it couldn't be any easier! (and believe me it won't!) 一 ichi - one, the number one 一番 ichi ban – #1, the best 世界一 sei kai ichi - the best in the world 一人 hitori - one person, alone 二

1) ni, 2) futa(tsu) – two, second [LINK]

Two lines = 2, logical!; A little harder, but don't run for the aspirin yet! 二 ni - two 第二 dai ni - the second 二月 ni gatsu - February [the 2nd month] 三

1) san, 2) mi(tsu) – three, third [LINK]

Three lines = 3, still logical!; Hang in there… 三 san - three 三角 san kaku - triangle 三月 san gatsu - March [the 3rd month] 四

1) shi, 2) yon, 3) yo(tsu) – four, fourth [LINK]

Ok this is where logic fails, but don't panic! Just think of 2 little legs dangling in a FOUR sided box. 四 yon or shi - four 四級 yon kyuu - 4th grade 四月 shi gatsu - April [the 4th month] 五

1) go, 2) itsu(tsu) – five, the fifth [LINK]

This is modern art. 五 is an artist's impression of the number 5. [well, it kind of looks like the number!] 五 go - five 五月 go gatsu - May [the 5th month] 五ヶ月 go ka getsu - 5 months [note: So far we have seen that adding a number between 1-12 with \'gatsu\' makes the month\'s names. But here is how to say a duration of months: # + ka + getsu - notice it is \'getsu\' not \'gatsu\'] 六

1) roku, 2) mu(tsu), 3) mui - six, the sixth [LINK]

A picture of a man stretching his hands and legs is the character for '6′ 六 roku - six 六日 mui ka - the 6th of the month [I hesitate to introduce this, but instead of counting ichi, ni, san... for the first 10 days of the month they use other pronunciations! But don\'t let this get to you. If you have to, you can just say, \"roku nichi\" (6 day) and will probably be understood] 六月 roku gatsu - June [the 6th month] 七

1) shichi, 2) nana(tsu), 3) nano- seven, the seventh [LINK]

A diagonal line through an 'L' means 7 七 shichi or nana - seven 七不思議 nana fushigi - the seven wonders 七月 shichi gatsu - July [the 7th month] 八

1) hachi , 2) ya(tsu), 3) you - eight, the eighth [LINK]

If you have studied katakana (one of the Japanese 'alphabets'), you will notice this is the same as 'ha.' So hachi = 8 八 hachi -eight 八年間 hachi nen kan - 8 years 八月 hachi gatsu - August [the 8th month] 九

1) kyuu, 2) ku, 3) kokono(tsu) – nine, the ninth [LINK] 九 kyuu or ku - nine 九ヵ月 ku ka getsu - 9 months 九月 ku gatsu - September [the 9th month] 十 1) juu, 2) ju + a small tsu (a short pause), 3) to, 3) tou - ten [LINK]Remember: 5 + 5 = + 2 hands crossing each other, with 5 fingers on each hand, is 10 十 juu - ten十九 juu kyuu – 19 [lit. 10 & 9] 九十 kyuu juu - 90 [lit. 9 & 10] 十二月 juu ni gatsu - December [the 12th month] 百 1) hyaku – a hundred, one hundred [LINK]Remember the line over & the number of lines inside the box – that can save some confusion later! 二百 ni hyaku - 200 三百 san byaku - 300 [note: sound changes to a harder \'b\' sound 千 1) sen, 2) chi - a thousand [LINK]It looks like a 10 [十] with a slanted line over it. Think of the line as adding an extra 0: 1000 一千円 issen en - 1000 yen [the 一 ichi becomes \'iss\' because it is easier to say than \'ichisen.\' Also yen is pronounced \'en\'] 三千二百 san sen ni hyaku - 3,200 二千年 ni sen nen - the year 2000, 2 millennium 万 1) ban, 2) man – ten thousand (10,000) [LINK]The next in numbers. add another 0 百万 hyaku man - a million (1,000,000) [100 &10,000] 一万円 ichi man en - 10,000 yen (about $100 US) 万歳 ban zai - hurrah! banzai! hooray! [usually said 3 times in a row] 父 1) fu, 2) chichi, 3) tou – father, dad [LINK]It looks like a father tying his tie お父さん o tou san - a father 父の日 chichi no hi - Father's Day 父親 chichi oya - father 母 1) bo, 2) haha, 3) kaa – mother, mom [LINK]Think of a mother holding 2 babies close to her お母さん okaa san - a mother, mommy 母の日 haha no hi - Mother's Day 保母 ho bo - a kindergarten teacher, a nurse 友 1) yuu, 2) tomo – a friend [LINK] 友達 tomo dachi - friends, a friend 友情 yuu jou - friendship 友好国 yuu kou koku - a friendly nation 女 1) jo, 2) onna - a woman, women, female [LINK]Think of a woman dancing 彼女 kano jo - 1) her, 2) girlfriend 女の子 onna no ko - a girl 女優 jo yuu - an actress 男 1) dan, 2) otoko – a man, men, male [LINK]The top part 田 means 'rice field' & 力 means 'power.' So a powerful man works in the rice field. [You haven\'t learned those 2 kanji yet, but I just wanted to show that most kanji are made of other kanji parts] 男女 dan jo - men & women 男らしい otoko rashi - manly, like a man 雪男 yuki otoko - the abominable snowman 人 1) jin, 2) nin, 3) hito - person, people, man [LINK]A very important kanji! Obviously it is a person with no head or arms trying to do a split! 日本人 ni hon jin - a Japanese person [simply add a \'jin\' after a country] 大人 otona - adult, a grown-up [this is an irregular reading] 外国人 gai koku jin - foreigner 美人 bi jin - a beautiful woman 宇宙人 u chuu jin - a space alien

子 1) shi, 2) ko – a child, a kid, children, the young [LINK]A little child with his arms wide and his mouth open crying for his mommy 子供 ko domo - children, child [the \'usual\' word for \'children\' 男の子 otoko no ko - a boy [man\'s child = boy] お菓子 okashi - candy, sweets 子猫 ko neko - kitten [child cat] -- Visitor Ip: 125.160.92.81

PhD Positions in Nonlinear Nanoplasmonics

Two Ph.D. positions in nonlinear nanoplasmonics

Based in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Dalhousie University, Canada. Research in the interdisciplinary fields of nonlinear nanophotonics, nanoplasmonics and biophotonics. The successful applicants will be involved in experimental study of linear and nonlinear optical properties of metal nanostructures using near-field scanning optical microscope (NSOM), optimization of composition/structure for enhancing optical nonlinearities, metal surface functionalization for developing biomedical interfaces for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes, ultrafast optical measurements with fs lasers, and theoretical modeling of linear and nonlinear properties of metal nanostructures.

The potential candidates are expected to have a solid background in optics, photonics, and nanotechnology; excellent experimental skills and willingness to pursue numerical modeling are required, some aptitude for theoretical analysis is a plus.

The work will require a close cross-departmental (electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, biology) as well as inter-institutional collaboration. Personal skills: we seek highly motivated, well-organized and creative individuals, capable of working under minimal supervision whenever required. A very competitive scholarship is offered.

Contacts: Dr. Serge Grabtchak, e-mail: sgrabtchak@upei.ca

Department of Electrical Engineering, Dalhousie University Location: Halifax, NS, Canada Expires: November 17, 2009 http://www.dal.ca/

Scholarships from Endeavour Awards 2010

The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government`s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same abroad. You may be able to use this information to strengthen your international networks, or simply pass it on to prospective international students seeking scholarships. The Great Opportunity is Waiting for you Endeavour Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Awards provide you with a unique opportunity to take the next step in your academic or professional career. Awards in this category include:

• Endeavour Postgraduate Awards
• Endeavour Research fellowships
• Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research fellowships
• Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians
• Endeavour Europe Awards

These Awards are also available to Australians. Awards range from four months to three years and conditions vary between awards Benefits of the Awards:

• Receive a monthly stipend, travel allowance and establishment allowance (Up to 173,500)
• Travel and health insurance are provided
• Tuition fees (to a maximum pre-specific limit) are provided with Endeavour Postgraduate Awards
• Develop professional and academic linkages internationally for ongoing collaboration
• Dedicated support network for the duration of your Award
• Membership of the Endeavour Awards Alumni network

The applications for the 2010 Endeavour Awards are now open and will close on 31 July 2009. How to Apply Once you have determined your eligibility and read the Applicant Guidelines on the Endeavour Awards website, simply follow the links to the online application. For Further Information please visit the official site For guidelines Email: endeavour.awards {a-t} deewr.gov.au

Scholarships at INSA Lyon, France and Ranplan Wireless Network Design Ltd.- UK

In the framework of the iPLAN European project the aim of this thesis is to enhance the computational efficiency and to adjust the complexity-accuracy trade-off of the MR-FDPF (Multi-Resolution Frequency Domain Partial Flows) method for indoor radio coverage prediction. This method, particularly efficient for indoor propagation, is devoted to be implemented in a radio network planning tool. This tool needs to propose all kind of modern radio link conditions: indoor, outdoor, indoor to outdoor, outdoor to indoor, for 3G/4G, WLAN or WMAN (WiMax), from macrocells to femtocells. Thus, the study will contain four main parts:

• computational efficiency enhancement of the MR-FDPF method;
• implementation of statistical analysis of radio channel behaviour rather than only considering mean power level;
• integration of our indoor propagation tool into a wide areas simulation tool with other propagation methods such as ray-tracing in collaboration with other partners;
• measurement campaigns and model calibration.

The PhD candidate will work the first year in the CITI Lab of INSA Lyon in order to propose all possible enhancements on the MR-FDPF method and will be associated to the SWING INRIA project team (at INSA Lyon, France). Then he will spend two years seconded in Ranplan Wireless Network Design Ltd, partnet of the iPLAN project (located in Luton, UK). Ranplan`s R&D department is expected to launch an automatic planning tool, and the results of this work will contribute to this innovating tool. References:

1. G. de La Roche, K. Jaffres-Runser and J-M. Gorce. "On predicting Indoor WLAN coverage with a fast discrete approach," International Journal of Mobile Network Design and Innovation. Vol 2, No 1, 2007, pp.3-12
2. J-M. Gorce, K. Jaffres-Runser and G. De La Roche. "Deterministic Approach for Fast Simulations of Indoor Radio Wave Propagation," IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation. Vol 55, Issue 3, Part 2, March 2007, pp.938-948.

Contacts: guillaume.villemaud{a-t}insa-lyon.fr; jean-marie.gorce{a-t}insa-lyon.fr

Beasiswa Gratisuntuk Lulusan ASEAN dari Sheffield Hallam University

Award name: Sheffield Hallam University Vice-Chancellor’s ASEAN Scholarship

To celebrate the official launch of the Sheffield Hallam University South East Asia regional office in Kuala Lumpur in March 2009, one full tuition-fee scholarship is available to an applicant from South East Asia for a 2009/10 postgraduate course.

All full-time postgraduate taught courses are taking part in this scheme.

The successful applicant will be awarded with a certificate to mark their achievement at an annual Prize-winners’ reception.

Eligibility criteria

You are eligible to apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s ASEAN Scholarship if

• you are a national of a South East Asian country (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and are classed as an international student for fees purposes
• you can meet the course entry requirements as specified in your offer, including a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent
• you have accepted your offer
• you can demonstrate personal, academic or professional achievement in your personal statement, as part of your scholarship application

How to apply

Applications for the Vice-Chancellor ASEAN Scholarship should be submitted with, or following, an application for a full-time postgraduate taught course.

Scholarship applications for courses starting in September and October 2009 must be submitted by 30 June 2009.

Scholarship applications for courses starting in January and February 2010 must be submitted by 30 November 2009.

Postgraduate courses To apply for any postgraduate course at Sheffield Hallam University, you should complete our standard postgraduate application form and send this direct to the University. You can download an application form online.

All completed application forms should be sent to the Direct Admissions Team at the University, either by post, e-mail or fax:

Postal address: Direct Admissions Team Admissions Office Sheffield Hallam University City Campus Sheffield S1 1WB

E-mail:directadmissions@shu.ac.uk Fax: +44 (0)114 225 2167 Website: http://www.shu.ac.uk/international/courses/apply.html

Test Pengetahuan Umum TPA/Psikotest

Bulan Juni 2009 lalu aku ikut test beasiswa S2 internal suatu Direktorat di Depkeu, ternyata soal-soal TPA dan Psikotest yang muncul semuanya berasal dari Oto Bapenas. Ternyata emang susah banget, dan g kira-kira.. Oya ini ada sedikit contoh soal yang keluar kemarin (untuk pengetahuan umumnya)

• Penemu Mesin uap Adalah James Watt Berasal dari Negara Inggris

• Penemu Mesin 4 tak Adalah Nicolaus Otto Berasal dari Negara Jerman

• Penemu Mesin diesel Adalah Rudolf Diesel Berasal dari Negara Jerman

• Penemu Mesin cetak Adalah Johannes Guttenberg Berasal dari Negara Jerman

• Penemu Mesin ketik Adalah Christopher Sholes Berasal dari Negara Amerika

• Penemu Radio Adalah C. Marconi Berasal dari Negara Italia

• Penemu Televisi Adalah J.L. Baird & C.F. Jenkins Berasal dari Negara Amerika

• Penemu Telegrap Adalah Samuel F.B. Morse Berasal dari Negara Amerika Serikat

• Penemu Telepon Adalah Alexander Graham Bell Berasal dari Negara Amerika Serikat (Versi Lama)

• Penemu Telepon Adalah Antonio Meucci Berasal dari Negara Italia (Versi Baru)

• Penemu Dinamo Adalah Michael Faraday Berasal dari Negara Inggris

• Penemu Elektromagnet Adalah Williarn Sturgeon Berasal dari Negara Inggris

• Penemu Bola lampu Adalah Thomas Alva Edison Berasal dari Negara Amerika Serikat

• Penemu Proyektor film Adalah Thomas Alva Edison Berasal dari Negara Amerika Serikat

• Penemu Piringan hitam Adalah Alexander Graham Bell Berasal dari Negara Amerika Serikat

• Penemu Batu baterai Adalah Volta Berasal dari Negara Italia

• Penemu Termometer Adalah Galileo Galilei Berasal dari Negara Italia

• Penemu Korek api Adalah Robert Boyle, John Walker

• Penemu Kapal api Adalah Robert Fulton Berasal dari Negara Amerika Serikat

• Penemu Kapal selam Adalah Cornelius van Drebbel Berasal dari Negara Belanda

• Penemu Sinar Rontgen Adalah Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen Berasal dari Negara Jerman

• Penemu Stetoskop Adalah Rene Laennec

• Penemu Lensa Adalah Anthony Van Leuwenhook Berasal dari Negara Belanda

• Penemu Mikroskop Adalah Zacharias Janssen

• Penemu Teleskop Adalah H. Lippershey

• Penemu Kamera Adalah Louis Jacques Monde da Guerre & Edwin Land Berasal dari Negara Amerika

• Penemu Pesawat terbang Adalah Wilbur dan 0. Wright Berasal dari Negara Amerika

• Penemu Kereta api Adalah Murdocks Berasal dari Negara Inggris

• Penemu Sepeda Adalah Civrac Berasal dari Negara Prancis

• Penemu Balon terbang Adalah Sir F. Whittle

• Penemu Balon karet Adalah Josep dan J. Montgolfier

• Penemu Ban karet Adalah Charles Goodyear Berasal dari Negara Amerika

• Penemu Barometer Adalah Evangelista, Torricelli Berasal dari Negara Italia

• Penemu Dinamit Adalah Alfred Nobel Berasal dari Negara Swedia

• Penemu Lensa kaca mata Adalah Benyamin Franklin

• Penemu Mesin hitung Adalah Blaise Pascal Berasal dari Negara Prancis

• Penemu Mobil Adalah Gottlich Daimler

• Penemu Motor Adalah Nikola Tesla

• Penemu Tank Adalah Sir Ernest Swinton Berasal dari Negara Inggris

• Penemu Traktor Adalah Benyamin Holt

Mungkin ini bisa menambah perbendaharaan kata/ilmu buat menghadapi TPA/Psikotest

Various PhD positions at University of Verona, Italy

It is open at the Università degli Studi di Verona the public competition, for qualifications and/or exams, for the admission to the Graduate Schools and Doctoral Programs, Year 2010. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS Doctoral Program BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT Doctoral Program ECONOMICS AND FINANCE Doctoral Program ECONOMIC HISTORY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LAW Doctoral Program ITALIAN AND EUROPEAN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Doctoral Program CORPORATE LAW AND ECONOMICS Doctoral Program THE EUROPEAN PRIVATE LAW OF PATRIMONIAL, CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS GRADUATE SCHOOL IN TRANSLATIONAL BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Doctoral Program TRANSLATIONAL BIOMEDICINE Doctoral Program MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY Doctoral Program FORENSIC MEDICINE AND SCIENCE Doctoral Program HUMAN ONCOLOGICAL PATHOLOGY AND STEM CELL BIOLOGY AND CLINICAL APPLICATION Doctoral Program SCIENCE OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE AND HUMAN MOVEMENT 5 1 GRADUATE SCHOOL FOR LIFE AND HEALTH SCIENCES Doctoral Program BIOSCIENCE Doctoral Program MOLECULAR, INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGIES Doctoral Program CLINICAL PROTEOMICS Doctoral Program CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES Doctoral Program MEDICAL, CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SCIENCES ENGINEERING MEDICINE Doctoral Program APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGIES Doctoral Program COMPUTER SCIENCE Doctoral Program NEUROSCIENCES Doctoral Program PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC SCIENCES GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMAN SCIENCES AND PHILOSOPHY Doctoral Program PHILOSOPHY Doctoral Program PSYCHOLOGY OF ORGANIZATIONS: DIFFERENTIATION AND INTEGRATION PROCESSES Doctoral Program EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING SCIENCE Doctoral Program SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL FOR THE HUMANITIES ENGLISH STUDIES Doctoral Program CULTURAL HERITAGE AND TERRITORY Doctoral Program LITERATURE AND PHILOLOGY Doctoral Program FOREIGN LITERATURES AND LITERATURE SCIENCES Doctoral Program LINGUISTIC Doctoral Program HISTORICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCES DOCTORAL PROGRAMS – YEAR 2010 MULTIMODAL IMAGING IN BIOMEDICINE NANO-TECHNOLOGIES AND NANO-MATERIALS FOR BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS SURGICAL SCIENCE AND HEPATOBILIARY AND PANCREATIC ILLNESSES