University Phd Program of Amsterdam (UvA)

Phd Program

The Amsterdam University College is currently looking for lecturers for the following courses:

1. Lecturer in Quantitative Methods (0.6-0.8 FTE)

Phd Program The lecturer will be expected to teach the Academic Core course Advanced Statistics (300-level) and three courses of Basic Research Methods and Statistics 11 (200-level) spread over two semesters. A background in the Social Sciences is preferred. It is also expected that the lecturer will take on a number of tutor groups and be involved in capstone supervision.

2. Lecturer in International Relations (0.6-0.8 FTE)

The lecturer will be expected to teach the courses Theme: Globalisation (2x) (300-level), International Political Economy (200-level) and/or International Crimes (300-level). It is also expected that the lecturer will take on a number of tutor groups and be involved in capstone supervision.

3. Lecturer in Law and Political Sciences (0.6-0.8 FTE)

The lecturer will be expected to teach the courses Introduction to Social Policy 2x (100-level) and International Crimes (300-level) and/or History of National Civil Rights Movements (300-level). It is also expected that the lecturer will take on a number of tutor groups and be involved in capstone supervision.

4. Lecturer in Sociology or Social Policy (0.6-0.8 FTE)

The lecturer will be expected to teach the courses Comparative Modern Societies (200-level), Development of Social Policy (300-level), Theme: Globalisation (300-level), and as needed, quantitative methodology courses in Academic Core. It is also expected that the lecturer will take on a number of tutor groups and be involved in capstone supervision.

5. Lecturer in the Visual Arts (0.6 FTE)

The lecturer will be expected to teach the courses Periods and Genres (100-level) and Texts and (Moving) Image (200-level). It is also expected that the lecturer will take on a number of tutor groups and be involved in capstone supervision.

Requirements

Criteria for AUC Faculty:

1. Teachers should possess PhDs in the area to be taught and should have a clear affinity with an interdisciplinary approach to education.
2. Teachers should have experience as a teacher and should be able to show proven quality in teaching. They should have a strong commitment towards developing excellence in education.
3. Teachers should have an international profile and/or experience.
4. Teachers should have an affinity with, and preferably experience with Liberal Arts and Sciences education.
5. Teachers should have (near) native-speaker English, and a good command of Dutch and/or another language.
6. Teachers should have the ability and be prepared to coach students intensively and to be part of a multi-disciplinary and international team.
7. Teachers should have the ability and be prepared to involve external stakeholders in their lectures in order to reinforce the students’ learning experience.

Conditions of employment

The appointment that we offer will initially be for one year, preferably starting on 1 August 2011, with the possibility of extension into a permanent contract. The salary will depend on qualifications and experience, ranging from €2,379 to €5,390 gross per month on a full-time basis (scale 10-13).

Department

AUC’s profile:

• A broad liberal arts and sciences programme at Bachelor level, offering breadth and depth of learning by focusing on far-reaching themes and real-world problems in science and society, thus crossing the boundaries between science, social science, and the humanities;
• aiming high at academic excellence, honours degree, selection of students and high calibre staff;
• an international and intercultural focus reflected in a diverse and international student and staff body, an international curriculum and classroom setting, with English as the language of teaching and learning;
• an engaging academic and social context supported by small class size, an attractive and modern residential college setting, and state-of-the-art facilities;
• reaching out to the community through off-campus community engagement or in-company internships.

Additional information

Information on all the above courses can be found on the AUC website at Course Catalogue under AUC downloads.

If you require more information about the position please contact:

• Dr Louise Vigeant (Head of Studies Social Sciences, vacancies 2, 3 and 4) at l.m.vigeant@auc.nl, +31 (0)20 525 8791
• Deirdre Klein Bog, MA (Head of Studies Academic Core, vacancy 1) at d.v.kleinbog@auc.nl, +31 (0)20 525 8785
• Dr Rebecca Lindner (Head of Studies Humanities, vacancy 5) at r.l.lindner@auc.nl, +31 (0)20 525 817

Khazanah-Cambridge Scholarship University Phd Programme for Malaysians, UK

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship programme for the applicant from Malaysia in University of Cambridge in UK 2011

Study Subject:Business, Bio-sciences, Engineering
Employer: Yayasan Khazanah, the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and the Malaysian Commonwealth Studies Centre
Level:Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Scholarship Description:The Khazanah-Cambridge Scholarship provides financial sponsorship to Malaysians who plan to study for an undergraduate and postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge.The Khazanah-Cambridge Scholarship, established in 2009, is jointly sponsored by Yayasan Khazanah, the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and the Malaysian Commonwealth Studies Centre.Citizens of Malaysia who will be applying to, or who have already secured a conditional or unconditional offer to admission into the University of Cambridge, and meet the requirements below:

Undergraduate studies
Below 20 years of age
Must have an excellent academic track record, with an actual or predicted minimum of 3 As, or show evidence of excellent performance throughout their pre-university studies
Must apply to pursue a full-time residential degree

Postgraduate Studies
1.Below 40 years of age
2.Must have a First Class or a Second Class (Upper) honours degree, or where there is a point system, a minimum CGPA of 3.5, or its equivalent. For those applying for a doctoral degree with a research Masters degree, they must show an excellent report for their thesis. In the event that formal qualification has yet to be conferred, applicants must show evidence of excellent performance throughout their studies.
3.Must apply to pursue any one of the following full-time residential courses of study:
a.Research leading to the PhD degree
b.Two-year MSc and M. Litt.
c.One-year postgraduate courses (e.g MPhil, LLM, MBA etc)

Scholarship Application Deadline:30th March 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

University PhD Program Scholarship in GeoBiosphere Science, Sweden

Phd scholarship in GeoBiosphere Sciences, Geology at Lund University, Sweden

We have an opening for a Phd scholarship for a highly motivated person to join our research on a high-grade metamorphic section of the Sveconorwegian orogen. It is the Scandinavian equivalent to the Grenville orogen, and the result of collision tectonics at around 1 Ga ago during the assembly of supercontinent Rodinia. The project area in SW Sweden exposes a window into one of the deepest buried and most ductile parts of this mountain chain. The high-grade deformational and metamorphic processes are considered to be of major importance in the evolution and structural build-up of the orogen.

The PhD project focusses on mineral geochemistry and geochronology and is entitled “The effects of metamorphic processes on zircon textures and chemistry in metabasic rocks – implications for the interpretation of continental crust evolution.”

Eligibility/Entry Requirements

The applicant must hold a university degree (MSc/BSc or equivalent) in Earth Sciences at the time of appointment. A strong background in petrology is expected. Fluent spoken and written English is required. The scholarship requires ability to do fieldwork in a boreal landscape. Ability and willingness to travel to conferences, fieldtrips and workshops and analytical work (mainly Sweden and Canada) is essential; so is participation as a teaching assistant in the Geology Programme at Lund University.

Scholarhip Application Deadline: 31 March 2011

Details Scholarship Information and Application

The University Phd Program of Sheffield Prize Scholarships, UK

University Prize Scholarships cover the cost of the tuition fees and provide an annual, tax-free maintenance stipend of £16,000. The recipient will also receive a Research Training Support Grant of £2,000 to claim back expenses related to their research, such as travel, conferences, books, consumables, equipment, and other miscellaneous items.

Applications will be reviewed by a panel chaired by the Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation and comprising the Directors of Research & Innovation from the five faculties. The strongest candidates will be submitted by the faculties into a University-wide competition, from which the Prize Scholarships will be awarded.

Awards are tenable for a maximum of three years full-time and six years part-time subject to satisfactory progress.
Eligibility

* Academic requirements – applicants should have, or expect to achieve, a first or upper second class UK honours degree or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK in an appropriate area of study.
* Allowed study options – applicants should be registering on their first year of study with the University for 2011/12 on a full-time or part-time programme of doctoral study.
* Residency restrictions – awards are open to UK, EU and international applicants.

How to apply

The University operates a single application process for the University Prize, Faculty and AHRC Doctoral Scholarships. By submitting the 'Application Form for University Scholarships´ you will be considered for all of these funding streams.

1. Before applying, you are strongly advised to contact the relevant academic department regarding the application to ensure that the department is able to supervise your programme of study.
2. Complete an application for admission as a postgraduate student. Details of how to apply for admission can be found by following the 'How to Apply' link on the left. Applications for admission should be submitted as soon as possible.
3. Wait until you have received an admissions number (this will be emailed to you).
4. Complete and submit the Application Form for University Scholarships by 28 January 2011.
5. You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application. After the closing date you will be sent a link to our online tracking system where you can monitor the progress of your application.
6. The relevant academic department will consider your application for all the funding streams available to the University for which you are eligible. The University Prize scholarships will be awarded by 28 February 2011. After this date remaining applications will be considered for Faculty Scholarships (and AHRC Scholarships if appropriate). As further information becomes available regarding the timetable for decisions for each Faculty, we will update these web pages – it is expected that all University Scholarships and AHRC Doctoral Scholarships should be decided by the end of April 2011.

Further Information

Should you have any questions about University Prize Scholarships please email pgr-scholarships@sheffield.ac.uk.

Official website:
http://www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/scholarships/prize.html