International Masters Award 2009 – University of Otago, New Zealand

University of Otago Newzealand – International Masters Award 2009.

Value: An emolument of $13,000 plus tuition fees at the International student level and costs incurred in the production of two hard bound theses.Tenure: Tenure is for one year, or until the thesis is submitted, whichever period is the shorter.Categories: MastersLocation: New ZealandSummary: This Award is offered by the University of Otago for Masters thesis study in any subject.

Comments: Postgraduate Awards are awarded by the University Council, on the recommendation of the Senate, to International candidates in the first year of their thesis research for a Master’s degree.Tenure of a Postgraduate Award by a Master’s degree student is for one year, or until the thesis is submitted, (whichever period is the shorter.) Students must be in the first year of their thesis research to be eligible for an Award. A shorter period of tenure shall be awarded in cases where four months or more of registration as a candidate for the degree have already been completed at the time of the award. Overseas tenure of a Postgraduate Award is not permitted.

Eligibility Information: Postgraduate Awards are available only to students seeking to obtain their first Masters qualification. The University of Otago International Postgraduate Awards are open to students from all countries, with the exception of Australia, France and Germany (who are eligible for the Domestic Scholarships and Awards). Confirmation of the Award is dependent on approval of the application to register as a Masters’ candidate and completion of the enrolment procedure.

Regulations:Relevant University Regulation: This scholarship is governed by the University of Otago Regulations and Notes for Postgraduate Scholarships and Awards

Closing Date: 1 November, 2009

Application Information: Applications are made on the University of Otago Postgraduate Scholarships and Awards application form.University of OtagoContact: Postgraduate Scholarships AdministratorsAddress: Scholarships Office, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New ZealandTel: +64 3 479 5292Fax: +64 3 479 5650

Email: pgschols@otago.ac.nz

PhD Scholarship in Electronic Engineering, Victoria University of Wellington

The Electronic Instrumentation research group at Victoria University of Wellington was recently awarded funds for the development of new Nuclear Magnetic Resonance technologies. We are now looking for a suitable PhD student to assist with this work. The research grant provides a three year NZ $27,000 per annum tax free scholarship as well as tuition fees.

The Project

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance is a relatively new sensing technology that has yet to be applied to the everyday world. One of the barriers to adoption is the complexity of the method and the sophistication, size and cost of the supporting electronics. The aim of this project is to continue the development of compact high performance systems by taking advantage of new FPGA, sampling and signal processing technologies. More specifically we wish to design a high performance band-pass sampling digital NMR receiver where traditional RF techniques are replaced by new signal processing methods. The student will be required to research and design stable and low jitter frequency references for wide band analogue to digital conversion and to research, design, model and implement optimal digital receiver architectures for NMR applications. The work will be undertaken within the School of Engineering and Computer Science but with close collaboration with Professor Paul Callaghan’s NMR group in the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences and Magritek Ltd.

The Student

Applicants are invited from excellent and enthusiastic students wishing to undertake a PhD in this area. A good background in analogue and digital electronic hardware design, FPGA programming, embedded programming and digital signal processing is desired. Students should have a first class Honours or a Masters degree in electronics.

Applications from both domestic and international students are invited.

Closing date: 1 July 2009

Contact

Dr Robin Dykstra
robin.dykstra@vuw.ac.nz
http://ecs.victoria.ac.nz/Main/RobinDykstra

A Royal Society Marsden Funded project “Life at the extreme: resolving the genetic basis of microbial endemism in the super-heated soils of Mt Erebus

A Royal Society Marsden Funded project “Life at the extreme: resolving the genetic basis of microbial endemism in the super-heated soils of Mt Erebus, Antarctica” is available at the University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Tramway Ridge geothermal site on Mt Erebus, an active volcano in Antarctica, is the most geographically isolated geothermal site on earth providing an excellent system for studies of microbial speciation, biogeography, and evolution of thermal adaptation. A recent preliminary genetic survey of the Tramway Ridge microflora revealed an unprecedented diversity of extremely novel microbes only distantly related to any known bacteria [Soo et al., (2009). Environ. Microbiol. 11 (3), 715-728]. Most of these loose affiliations are with organisms identified from deep-subsurface systems suggesting the Tramway Ridge community may be archaic and of a sub-surface origin. A group dominates the community that to date has no known cultured or environmental representative. The successful candidate will employ cutting-edge high throughput DNA sequencing and bioinformatics to acquire and decipher the genetic capabilities and structure of entire microbial community at Tramway Ridge. A combination of these advanced genetic methods coupled with culture dependant approaches will be used to analyse the Tramway Ridge microflora and other Antarctic geothermal sites to address questions focused on endemism, biogeography, evolution, and adaptation.

The project is in collaboration with Dr Jonathan Eisen, U.C. Davis Genome Centre.

We are looking for a highly motivated post doctoral scientist with an interest in Antarctic microbiology to examine microbiol communities associated with high altitude high temperature soils found on Mt Erebus, Antarctica.

Experience in metagenomics, microbiol ecology, cultivation of microorganisms is highly desirable. The successful candidate will drive their own project within the context of this externally funded Marsden Foundation award project and be actively involved with practical guidance of an MSc student. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to diversity and excellence of the academic community through research and service.

This is a fixed-term position available for one to three years, depending on the availability of the successful candidate.

Salary will be in the range of NZ$56,164 to $68,060 per year, depending on qualifications, skills and experience.

Applications close on Friday, 15 May 2009.

Applications should be made on the University of Waikato Application Form available from our website jobs.waikato.ac.nz or contact HRM - email: jobs@waikato.ac.nz, telephone +64 7 838 4003, facsimile +64 7 856 0135. The University is committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

The 2009 Anita Borg Scholarship in Technology for Women

As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, we are pleased to announce the 2009 Google Australia and New Zealand Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. Through the scholarship, we aim to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders.

Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background and demonstrated leadership. A group of female undergraduate and graduate student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. Each scholar recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship towards the 2010 academic year. In addition all finalists and scholarship recipients will be invited to an expenses-paid networking retreat to be held at Google’s Sydney Engineering centre in September.

Who can apply?

Applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria to be eligible:

• Be a female student at an Australian or New Zealand university who has completed one or more years of a Bachelors degree with at least one year of study remaining, whether as part of a Bachelors or postgraduate degree.
• Be enrolled in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at an university or equivalent tertiary institution (please see FAQ for details) in Australia or New Zealand in 2010.
• Be studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.
• Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. distinction average plus).

Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply. Past applicants and finalists are also encouraged to re-apply. If you have any questions, please email anitaborgscholars.au@google.com

Official announcement can be obtained at:
http://www.google.com.au/anitaborg/

Please complete the online application at: http://google.eresources.com/applications/login.asp

and submit all required documents online by June 1st, 2009. First-time users will be required to register and create an account.

Postdoctoral Fellow University of Waikato, New Zealand

The University of Waikato is seeking applicants for a position in the Population Studies Centre (PSC) which is based in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:

The PSC is the only social science research centre in a New Zealand university that focuses specifically on demography, population economics and population geography. Its staff are well known nationally and internationally for their research excellence, and to further enhance leadership in these fields the University of Waikato is making a strategic investment in the PSC through new appointments as it moves towards establishing a National Institute for Demographic and Economic Analysis (NIDEA).

The Post Doctoral Fellow is a three-year fixed-term appointment, and applicants can be from any of demography, population economics or population geography. The PSC has a strong track record and on-going research interests in population movement and labour market dynamics, as well as core demography. The successful applicant will have been awarded their PhD at the time of taking up the appointment, and will have successfully published papers from their doctoral research.

Salary will be in the following range and is dependent on qualifications and experience:Post Doctoral Fellow: NZ$70,071 - NZ$80,147 per year

The position is available from July 2009, and the University hopes to have appointed the successful candidate by December 2009.

Enquiries of an academic nature should be directed to Professor Richard Bedford, email: rdb@waikato.ac.nz. Further information about the PSC is available at

http://www.waikato.ac.nz/wfass/populationstudiescentre.

Applications close on Monday, 20 April 2009.

Applications should be made on the University of Waikato. Application Form available from our website http://jobs.waikato.ac.nz or contact HRM - email: jobs@waikato.ac.nz, telephone + 64 7 838 4003, facsimile + 64 7 856 0135. The University is committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

International Fulbright Science and Technology Awards, New Zealand

The US government's most prestigious and valuable education scholarships, International Fulbright Science and Technology Awards are for promising graduate students to undertake PhD study at top US universities in fields of science, technology or engineering.

Approximately 40 awards are offered each year to graduate students from around the world who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields, leadership potential and the ability to be a cultural ambassador for their country. Candidates are nominated by their home country's Fulbright commission and selected by rigorous international competition.

Awards cover full tuition and stipend for three years of PhD study in the US, plus a return airfare to the US and allowances for books and equipment, research and professional conferences. The total value of the award is estimated at over NZ$350,000. Grantees' host universities are expected to cover the remaining expenses toward completion of the degree.

Eligible fields include: aeronautics and astronomics/aeronautical engineering, agriculture (theoretical or research-based focus only), astronomy/planetary sciences, biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, computer sciences/engineering, energy, engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean and petroleum), environmental science/engineering, geology/earth and atmospheric sciences, information sciences and systems (engineering focus only), materials science/engineering, mathematics, neuroscience/brain and cognitive sciences, oceanography, physics and public health (theoretical research focus only).

Studying in the US is an opportunity to explore America, share your culture and make friends with students from around the world. The quality of teaching, facilities and resources is renowned worldwide.

Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:

• have at least a four-year degree (or a three-year degree with honours) by 1 August 2010, but not hold a doctoral degree at the time you take up your award
• plan to complete a PhD at a US institution
• apply to study in one of the eligible fields listed above. Please see also the more detailed Fields of Study Descriptions on the Institute of International Education (IIE) website, and contact Fulbright New Zealand if you are still unsure of your eligibility
• meet the citizenship requirements for this award

Citizenship requirements

You are eligible to apply for this award if you:

• are a New Zealand citizen
• AND are not a permanent resident or citizen of the US
• AND are not currently living in the US*

* Applicants outside New Zealand who are unable to attend an interview in person may be disadvantaged.

Preference for Fulbright awards is given to candidates who have not had extensive recent experience in the US.Fulbright awards will not be granted for medical programmes which include any clinical activities involving direct patient care.

Entitlement

• Return airfare to the US
• Full tuition and stipend for three years
• Allowances for books and equipment, research and professional conferences
• Basic health and accident insurance up to US$100,000
• GRE test vouchers
• Support and enrichment seminars run by the Institute of International Education (IIE) throughout your stay in the US

Closing date: 1 May(annually)

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Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Waikato, New Zealand

The University of Waikato is seeking applicants for a position in the Population Studies Centre (PSC) which is based in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:

The PSC is the only social science research centre in a New Zealand university that focuses specifically on demography, population economics and population geography. Its staff are well known nationally and internationally for their research excellence, and to further enhance leadership in these fields the University of Waikato is making a strategic investment in the PSC through new appointments as it moves towards establishing a National Institute for Demographic and Economic Analysis (NIDEA).

The Post Doctoral Fellow is a three-year fixed-term appointment, and applicants can be from any of demography, population economics or population geography. The PSC has a strong track record and on-going research interests in population movement and labour market dynamics, as well as core demography. The successful applicant will have been awarded their PhD at the time of taking up the appointment, and will have successfully published papers from their doctoral research.

Salary will be in the following range and is dependent on qualifications and experience:Post Doctoral Fellow: NZ$70,071 - NZ$80,147 per year

The position is available from July 2009, and the University hopes to have appointed the successful candidate by December 2009.

Enquiries of an academic nature should be directed to Professor Richard Bedford, email: rdb@waikato.ac.nz. Further information about the PSC is available at http://www.waikato.ac.nz/wfass/populationstudiescentre.

Applications close on Monday, 20 April 2009.

Applications should be made on the University of Waikato Application Form available from our website http://jobs.waikato.ac.nz or contact HRM - email: jobs@waikato.ac.nz, telephone + 64 7 838 4003, facsimile + 64 7 856 0135. The University is committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

New Zealand Development Scholarships For Undergraduate and Postgraduate

The New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) scheme offers the opportunity to people from selected developing countries to undertake development-related studies in New Zealand. This may include study related to education, health, rural livelihoods, governance, human rights, or economic development, depending on the human resource development training needs of the home government.New Zealand - Development Scholarships are offered for full-time, tertiary level study at participating New Zealand education institutions.

The NZDS scheme has two categories:
New Zealand Development Scholarships – Public category (NZDS-Public)
New Zealand Development Scholarships – Open category (NZDS-Open)

NEW ZEALAND DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS - PUBLIC CATEGORY (NZDS-PUBLIC)The NZDS-Public scholarships scheme is a bilateral scheme available to individuals from selected partner countries in:

Southeast Asia:
http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds/public-eligibility.html#asia
and the Pacific:
http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds/public-eligibility.html#pacific

The selection criteria is determined by the partner government and NZAID.Shortlisted applications, mostly from public sector employees, are endorsed for a scholarship by the partner government. Employees from civil society or private sector organisations may apply for the NZDS-Public in some countries depending on country-specific selection criteria. The levels and fields of study available for study in New Zealand are determined according to the partner country’s human resource development training needs.

Related Links

NZDS-Public country eligibility:
http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds/public-eligibility.html

NZDS-Public application process:
http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds/public-process.html

NEW ZEALAND DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS - OPEN CATEGORY (NZDS-OPEN)

The NZDS-Open scholarships scheme is a non-bilateral scheme available to candidates of some developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific. Under the NZDS-Open scheme, candidates independently apply for a scholarship.NZDS-Open scholarships are generally directed at employees of private sector or civil society sector organisations, including non-governmental organisations. In some countries, public sector employees can also apply for a NZDS-Open scholarship depending on the country or region-specific selection criteria. This criteria also determines the levels and the fields of study under which candidates can apply to study in New Zealand.

Related Links

NZDS-Open country eligibility:
http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds/open-eligibility.html

NZDS-Open application process Bolivia, Ecuador, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Viet Nam, Zambia, Zimbabwe:
http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds/open-process-asia-latin-america.html

NZDS-Open application process Cambodia and Lao PDR:
http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds/open-process-cambodia-lao-pdr.html

NZDS-Open application process Argentina, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay:
http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds/open-process-latin-america.html

NZDS-Open application process Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu:
http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds/open-process-pacific.html

NZDS-Open application process Samoa:
http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds/open-process-samoa.html

PhD Scholarships with AgResearch, New Zealand

The Dairy Science & Technology Section in the Food & Textiles Group has fellowships available for five PhD students. The positions will be based at AgResearch Ruakura in Hamilton, New Zealand. These positions include an annual PhD stipend of up to NZ$25,000 (tax free) p.a. plus tuition fees. The students will enrol at a New Zealand University and be co-supervised by a member of the listed teams as well as a university based supervisor. We need enthusiastic, motivated people to join our teams. We offer a supportive, stimulating environment where the focus is very much on leadership, people, high performance, and science excellence. Please refer to the website for more information.

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to 5 people. Open for applications until February 16, 2009.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is NZD25000 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES.

Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in New Zealand.

Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact
Rell Sumner AgResearch Email: rell.sumner@agresearch.co.nz
Web Site: http://www.agresearch.co.nz
Address: Ruakura Research Centre,5th Floor,
Tower BlockEast Street,Hamilton3240