A number of PhD scholarships are available at the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, DTU Nanotech, starting in the summer/fall of 2011. The subject of the PhD project must be within one of the main research areas of the department:
* Cleanroom based micro- and nanofabrication
* Polymer micro- and nanoengineering
* Synthesis and self assembly of nanostructures
* Lab-on-a-chip technology
* Diagnostics and drug delivery
* Miniaturised sensor and energy technology
* Nanobiotechnology
* Theory of micro- and nanosystems
Qualifications
Candidates should have (or soon obtain) a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an equivalent academic level. Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin the PhD education before having received the grade.
To apply for these scholarships candidates must have an agreement with a supervisor at DTU Nanotech about a specified project. Therefore, for a candidate to be considered for the scholarships, endorsement and project description must be enclosed. See under “Application”.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships are subject to academic approval and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the PhD programmes at DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD students at DTU. The period of employment is 3 years.
DTU needs diversity and supports equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, and ethnic background.
Application
We must have your online application by 13 May 2011 at the latest. Please open the link "apply for this job online", fill in the application form and attach all of the following documents:
* Curriculum vitae of the applicant including a list of publications(guidelines)
* A letter motivating the application (guidelines)
* Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
* Conversion of grade averages to Danish grades (excel spreadsheet for the conversion)
* Description of the proposed research project (guidelines) (to be attached under “Attach other relevant file”)
* Endorsement by the DTU Nanotech supervisor (guidelines) (to be attached under “Attach other relevant file”)
Further information is available at PhD at the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology or by contacting senior consultant Anne Line Mikkelsen, phone +45 45255858, e-mail anne.line.mikkelsen@nanotech.dtu.dk.
DTU Nanotech - the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology - is situated in the northern part of Copenhagen. DTU Nanotech is a centre of excellence in micro- and nanotechnology exploiting sciences across the traditional boundaries of technology, thereby enabling innovative solutions for the benefit of society. DTU Nanotech has approx. 200 people on its staff. With 40 % non-Danes, the department constitutes an international environment.
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Source : www.dtu.dk/English/About_DTU/vacancies.aspx?guid=61ee09cb-8505-429d-8e58-0dfcc7e13c4b
ICO – Helmerich RRF International Fellowships 23/04/2011
The ICO – Helmerich RRF International Fellowships, honoring Mr. W. H. Helmerich III and sponsored by the Retina Research Foundation (RRF), provide support for one year of ophthalmology subspecialty training. Fellowships are awarded annually by the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) to young ophthalmologists from developing countries who are committed to enhancing ophthalmic education and patient care in their home countries.
Eligibility Criteria
Two ICO – Helmerich RRF International Fellowships are awarded each year to ophthalmologists who are:
* From a developing country and 40 years of age or less at time of application.
* Graduates of a resident – specialist training program.
* Recommended by the ophthalmology head of a teaching institution or public service hospital in a developing country.
* Accepted for ophthalmology subspecialty fellowship, one year in duration, at an advanced ophthalmology training center.
* Reasonably fluent in the language of the fellowship training center.
* Committed to return to a position at a teaching institution or public service hospital in the home country following fellowship.
* Candidates who have passed the ICO Examinations in Basic Science, Optics and Clinical Sciences will receive special consideration. However, passage of the ICO Examinations is not a requirement for application.
ICO – Helmerich RRF International Fellowship Award
Each ICO – Helmerich RRF International Fellowship Award consists of:
* Salary for one year (12 months) of fellowship in the amount of US$20,000. From the salary, the fellow is responsible for payment of health insurance, professional liability insurance and living expenses during the fellowship.
* Transportation support for one round trip coach (economy) air travel or equivalent between the home country and the training country in an amount up to US$2,000.
* Award to the training institution of US$1,000 for training expenses.
* Requirements. Recipients of the fellowship are required to devote full time and effort to the fellowship program. Fellowship recipients are also required to provide a report and representative photographs of the fellowship experience at the conclusion of the training and a report of professional activities, including teaching and public service, three years after completion of the fellowship.
Application Documents
Candidates for the ICO – Helmerich RRF International Fellowships in 2012 are invited to apply by sending all of the following information and documents by email to helmerich@icoph.org prior to September 1, 2011.
1. Completion of the Application Form that provides Personal Information, Fellowship Information and Post-Fellowship Information.
2. Letter of application by the Candidate that states the goals of the fellowship training and describes how the training will be used to enhance education and eye care in the home country after fellowship.
3. Curriculum Vitae of the Candidate including education, training, honors, awards, and publications/presentations.
4. Documentation from the fellowship training institution confirming the candidate’s acceptance for subspecialty fellowship one year or longer in duration at the advanced training center.
5. Letter of recommendation signed by the ophthalmology head of a teaching institution or public service hospital in a developing country that includes a description of the candidate’s professional training and surgical experience, and states how the home country would benefit from the knowledge and skills of the candidate following fellowship.
6. Documentation from the ophthalmology head of a teaching institution or public service institute in a developing country regarding the professional position to be occupied by the Candidate following completion of fellowship and return to his or her home country.
The Application form, letters and required documents should be sent to the ICO – Helmerich RRF International Fellowship Committee by e-mail at helmerich@icoph.org prior to September 1, 2011.
For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) download the document
www.icoph.org/downloads/ICOHelmerichRRFFellowship2012.pdf
