PhD position in Ecospace Indonesie, Wageningen Univ

http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/WUR/vacancy/7435/lang/en/

Location: Wageningen
Function types: PhD positions
Scientific fields: Natural Sciences
Hours: 38.0 hours per week
Education: University Graduate
End procedure: 9 January 2011
Job number: ESG CWK-0089

Job description


We are looking for a PhD student to undertake a spatial modeling of ecosystem services supply in the context of land use change with a case study in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. The project will combine environmental, spatial and economic analysis to further our understanding of the benefits provided by nature to society. The project will zoom in on the impacts of rapid land use change and the possibilities for basing land use planning on ecological-economic models. The project will be undertaken in close collaboration with a number of Indonesian partners, and the PhD student is expected to carry out several months of fieldwork in Kalimantan, Indonesia

Requirements

We require excellent analytical skills, preferably demonstrated by previous experience with quantitative analysis and modeling. A background in environmental sciences, environmental economics or landscape ecology would fit best to the offered position. Experience with GIS, the analysis or modeling of ecosystem services, or the economic valuation of environmental resources would be an advantage. Finally, good writing skills and the motivation to carry out a PhD study are required. Proficiency in, or a willingness to learn basic Indonesian in order to communicate with stakeholders would be appreciated.

Conditions of employment

We offer a full time employment at Wageningen University as PhD student, starting with 18 months. If your suitability in this position is apparent, the period of employment will be extended by the remaining 30 months. The salary increases from a gross salary of 2042 euro per month in the first year to 2612 euro in the fourth year. The position should result in a promotion at Wageningen University. The PhD student will work in a group with 5 other PhD students working on related topics. There will be an intensive PhD training program, and there is adequate budget for fieldwork, travel, attending conferences, etc. The deadline for applications is 9 January 2011

Contract type
Temporary

18 maanden + 30 maanden

Organisation
Wageningen UR (University & Research centre)

The PhD student will work in the Environmental Systems Analysis Group (ESA) of Wageningen University with a total of around 15 staff and 12 PhD students. Wageningen University, the Netherlands is one of the most prominent international universities in the field of healthy food and the living environment. The ESA group was selected as best academic group in the field of environmental sciences in the Netherlands in the most recent national evaluation (QANU). For a full project description, pls. contact Ms. Ria Cuperus (ria.cuperus@wur.nl). For specific questions, pls. contact Dr. Lars Hein (lars.hein@wur.nl). For more information on the Environmental Systems Analysis Group, see our website: http://www.esa.wur.nl/UK

Wageningen University and Research centre

Delivering a substantial contribution to the quality of life. That's our focus – each and every day. Within our domain, healthy food and living environment, we search for answers to issues affecting society – such as sustainable food production, climate change and alternative energy. Of course, we don't do this alone. Every day, 6,500 people work on `the quality of life', turning ideas into reality, on a global scale.

Could you be one of these people? We give you the space you need.

For further information about working at Wageningen UR, take a look at www.jobsat.wur.nl.

Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.

Additional information
Lars Hein, 0317-482993

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International PhD Programme 2011 [several PhD Positions in Biology]

de, fr, it, uk: International PhD Programme 2011 [several PhD Positions in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, CS, Engineering, Molecular Medicine] / EMBL; Heidelberg/Grenoble/Hamburg/Hinxton/Monterotondo / deadline December 13
EMBL International PhD Programme 2011

Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Mathematics, Computer Science,
Engineering, Molecular Medicine

at our sites in Heidelberg, Grenoble, EBI Hinxton, Hamburg and Monterotondo

Would you like to contribute your creativity to an international team of scientists from all disciplines focusing on basic research in the molecular sciences?

European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) invites you to apply for PhD positions in Heidelberg, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge) and Monterotondo (near Rome).

EMBL opens the door to your scientific career – our students have an outstanding publication record, are a vital part of our global collaborations and receive their degrees jointly with our network of excellent partner universities in 20 countries.

Our PhD positions come along with generous fellowships including broad health care benefits.

All applications have to be made online at www.embl.org/phdprogramme

For further information, see our web page or contact: Dean of Graduate Studies, Dr. Helke Hillebrand, predocs@embl.de

Deadline for registration is 1 December 2010

Deadline for completion of the online application is 13 December 2010

www.embl.org

Master Scholarships in Health and Development for International Students american university college

UK: Master Scholarships in Health and Development for International Students 2010. UCL is ranked in the top five universities worldwide (THES-QS 2009)and in the top three multi-faculty universities in the UK. The UCL Centre for International Health & Development (CIHD) is an interdisciplinary collaboration of leading academics working on health and development in a global context. We are based at the Institute of Child Health within University College London and work closely with the UCL Institute for Global Health

Our main research themes are:

* maternal and newborn health
* nutrition and livelihoods
* early childhood development
* disability and children in difficult circumstances

Cross cutting topics include HIV prevention and treatment, the evaluation of community interventions, and the analysis of health systems and policies.

We collaborate with a number of centres of excellence (especially in Africa and Asia) and share results of research widely so that they can contribute to the improvement of the health, nutrition and development of people in poor communities. We also work with a range of international agencies and NGOs promoting the use of evidence-based good practice.

CIHD Scholarship and Funding

1. African Graduate Scholarships:

**Application deadline for scholarship is on May 14, 2010**

Co-funded by:

* CP Charitable Trust African Graduate Scholarship
* Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust African Graduate Scholarship

The scholarships exist to support African nationals with a high-quality academic and professional background who wish to further develop their skills and knowledge in their specific field. The Scholarship is a one-off award for the academic year September-September.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

* The candidate must be an African national and a permanent resident of an African nation.
* The candidate must have made an application to UCL to study for a full-time postgraduate programme at the Centre for International Health and Development for the coming academic year.
* The scheme offers a substantial scholarship towards UCL tuition fees and some living costs. Therefore, the candidate must arrange for and obtain additional funding for their subsistance cost while livig in the UK. The candidate must also be able to provide evidence that he/she has secured other sources of funding for travel and living costs.
* Please also see the guidelines and application procedures
* Download a scholarship application form
* Applications must be received at CIHD by the specified deadline (for the academic year 2010-11)

2. CIHD Virtual Scholarship:

CIHD offers a limited number of partial scholarships of £1,500 for MSc applicants from overseas and £1,000 for PG Diploma applicants from overseas. These scholarships are paid towards tuition fees only and are not awarded for living/subsistence costs.

Eligibility: Available to suitably qualified applicants who have been given and have accepted an unconditional offer from UCL but are having some difficulty in obtaining full scholarships.

If you feel you are eligible for this scholarship please:

* Write a two page statement of the value of this course to your personal development in your chosen field of work.
* Write a statement of funding applications you have made.
* Provide details of any sponsorships you have been awarded and
* Please return these along with a completed Scholarship application form by 10th July 2010.
Further information link:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/cihd/postgraduate/

Master Scholarships in Health and Development for International Students

UK: Master Scholarships in Health and Development for International Students 2010. UCL is ranked in the top five universities worldwide (THES-QS 2009)and in the top three multi-faculty universities in the UK. The UCL Centre for International Health & Development (CIHD) is an interdisciplinary collaboration of leading academics working on health and development in a global context. We are based at the Institute of Child Health within University College London and work closely with the UCL Institute for Global Health

Our main research themes are:

* maternal and newborn health
* nutrition and livelihoods
* early childhood development
* disability and children in difficult circumstances

Cross cutting topics include HIV prevention and treatment, the evaluation of community interventions, and the analysis of health systems and policies.

We collaborate with a number of centres of excellence (especially in Africa and Asia) and share results of research widely so that they can contribute to the improvement of the health, nutrition and development of people in poor communities. We also work with a range of international agencies and NGOs promoting the use of evidence-based good practice.

CIHD Scholarship and Funding

1. African Graduate Scholarships:

**Application deadline for scholarship is on May 14, 2010**

Co-funded by:

* CP Charitable Trust African Graduate Scholarship
* Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust African Graduate Scholarship

The scholarships exist to support African nationals with a high-quality academic and professional background who wish to further develop their skills and knowledge in their specific field. The Scholarship is a one-off award for the academic year September-September.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

* The candidate must be an African national and a permanent resident of an African nation.
* The candidate must have made an application to UCL to study for a full-time postgraduate programme at the Centre for International Health and Development for the coming academic year.
* The scheme offers a substantial scholarship towards UCL tuition fees and some living costs. Therefore, the candidate must arrange for and obtain additional funding for their subsistance cost while livig in the UK. The candidate must also be able to provide evidence that he/she has secured other sources of funding for travel and living costs.
* Please also see the guidelines and application procedures
* Download a scholarship application form
* Applications must be received at CIHD by the specified deadline (for the academic year 2010-11)

2. CIHD Virtual Scholarship:

CIHD offers a limited number of partial scholarships of £1,500 for MSc applicants from overseas and £1,000 for PG Diploma applicants from overseas. These scholarships are paid towards tuition fees only and are not awarded for living/subsistence costs.

Eligibility: Available to suitably qualified applicants who have been given and have accepted an unconditional offer from UCL but are having some difficulty in obtaining full scholarships.

If you feel you are eligible for this scholarship please:

* Write a two page statement of the value of this course to your personal development in your chosen field of work.
* Write a statement of funding applications you have made.
* Provide details of any sponsorships you have been awarded and
* Please return these along with a completed Scholarship application form by 10th July 2010.
Further information link:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/cihd/postgraduate/