*Announcement*

At Bergen University College, Bergen, Norway, there is an open position
for a PhD student in the area of logics for multi-agent systems.

The position is full-time for four years. Salary starts at NOK 353 200
gross per year (appr. EUR 43 000 per year). Closing date for
applications is 1 November 2008.

For a description of the position and application procedure, see:
http://hib.easycrui t.com/vacancy/ 230697/41311

Contact: Dr. Thomas Ågotnes, tag@hib.no, +47 55587229

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSHIP/ alt. FULL PROFESSORSHIP IN BIOLOGY (MARINE BIOLOGY) is available at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo. Further information on scientific profile, responsibilities, working duties, and other issues relevant for the position are given in a detailed job description available at this link http://www.bio. uio.no/positions or on request to Senior Executive Officer Bente Schjoldager, Tel. + 47 22 854704, e-mail: bente.schjoldager@ matnat.uio. no.

The research in the Department of Biology is organised into three programmes: Integrative Biology, Marine Biology, Microbial Evolution Research Group, and in an integrated Center of Excellence - Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CoE-CEES).

Currently, the Department of Biology holds a permanent academic staff of 32.

This position comes under the program for Marine Biology, which currently employs a permanent academic staff of 7, 1 adjunct associate professor (20%), and 2 technicians. The program also engages a varying number of internally and externally funded PhD students and post doc researchers, depending on funding. About 20 master students are associated with the program. Research focuses on the biology and biodiversity of macroalgae and planktonic algae, the ecology of soft bottom sediments and pelagic ecology. Research in pelagic ecology focuses on the behavior and ecology of zooplankton and fish, as well as their predator-prey relationships. Marine research is also carried out within the other research programs at the department and at CEES.

We are seeking a person with expertise and research profile in field-based ecological research on zooplankton or fish. The appointed candidate should strengthen, and complement the research that is already carried out at the department and establish a field-based activity in marine pelagic ecology, alternatively in combination with experimental studies. It is expected that the appointed candidate will aim at acquiring external funding to subsidise his/her research. A doctoral degree, strong publication record, and teaching experience are required.

The person appointed must be able and willing to participate in teaching, supervision and examination in marine biology at all levels (bachelor, master, PhD), as well as teaching more general undergraduate courses. The appointed person must also undertake administrative duties in accordance with current provisions.

The application must contain information on education, previous appointments and work experience, scientific and pedagogical activities, documentation of teaching and administrative experience.

Applicants must deliver four (4) copies of the following items before the application deadline:
· Application, CV, and attachments
· Up to 10 selected scientific publications the applicant wishes to include in the evaluation
· A list of scientific publications with bibliographic references
· A portfolio containing documentation of teaching experience, capability of external fund
raising and other qualifications the applicant wants to have considered

The person appointed to the position must have basic pedagogical qualifications, and those who cannot document such competence must acquire it within the first two years of the appointment. Further information are given in “ Rules for the assessment and weighting of pedagogical competence for appointments to permanent academic posts which include teaching duties� and can be found at: http://www.uio. no/admhb/ reglhb/personal/ tilsettingvitens kapelig/rulesass essmentweight. xml

Pedagogic qualifications beyond basic competence may give a competitive advantage in the ranking of otherwise equally scientifically competent applicants.

The top candidates normally have to go through an interview and trial lecture before the final ranking of the applicants.

Formal procedures for appointment to permanent scientific positions are given in “Rules for Appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships�,
http://www.uio. no/admhb/ reglhb/personal/ tilsettingvitens kapelig/rulesapp ointprofessor. xml

The teaching languages at the University of Oslo are Norwegian and English. The person appointed to the position is expected to be able to teach in Norwegian and English within a time limit of 2 years from taking the position.

The University of Oslo wants to have more women in permanent academic positions. Women are encouraged to apply.

The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more individuals with an immigrant background in permanent academic positions. Individuals with an immigrant background are encouraged to apply.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a. o.

Additional information:
Head of Department, professor Trond Schumacher, tel. + 47 91147203,
e-mail: trond.schumacher@ bio.uio.no
or professor Stein Kaartvedt, tel. +47 22854739, e-mail:
stein.kaartvedt@ bio.uio.no.

Associate professor
Pay grade: 57 â€" 66 (NOK 435 500.- to 514 500,-) (depending on qualifications)

Professor
Pay grade: 66 - 84 (NOK 514 500,- to 784 800,- ) (depending on qualifications)

Application deadline: September 1st, 2008

REF. NO.: 2008/11485

Four sets of the application (marked with REF.NO. 2008/11485), including CV, scientific publications, copies of testimonials and a complete list of all documents submitted should be forwarded to: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo, Attn.: Senior Executive Officer Bente Schjoldager, P.O.Box 1032, Blindern, NO-0315 OSLO Application documents, except original publications, will not be returned.

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NTNU Samfunnsforskning AS is a Research Company owned 100% by Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The activity is project based and the majority of the approx.

100 employees are working with social science research.

Vacancies: 1 Research Position (PhD fellowship)
NTNU Social Research Trondheim invites application for one three years research position as PhD fellow in social anthropology. The position provides the opportunity to work in an international research institution with high academic standards and a cross-disciplinary environment. The PhD fellowship is financed by the Research Council of Norway for a research project on international/ global work migration, identity construction and subjective experiences of migrant workers. Field research will be a comparative study and will be undertaken in Norway and another country which will be agreed upon between the research fellow and the research team. A brief description of the project can be found at http://www.svt. ntnu.no/san/utlysninger/ prosjektbeskrive lse_work_ unlimited. pdf.

We are particularly interested in applications from candidates with research interests related to the topic of international work migration. The PhD fellow will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of researchers, and will receive close supervision from the project leader. Progress on the doctorate fellowship will be supported through regular presentations at internal PhD seminars as well as at international academic conferences and workshops. A progress plan will be agreed upon between the candidate and supervisor.

*Applicants must have the following qualifications*

- Hold an M.A. or equivalent in social anthropology
- Be fluent in English and a Scandinavian language

*In addition, as many as possible of the following qualifications are desirable*

- Background in organizational (or working life) anthropology; alternatively in organizational
psychology
- Knowledge on international labour migration
- Good skills in research methods and data analysis
- Social and communicative skills in order to be able to function in a group
- Interest in and experience with interdisciplinary and international collaboration.
- The candidate will be expected to be in residence in Trondheim and will have a workplace at the Department of Social Anthropology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim. NTNU is committed to promoting the careers of female researchers and to fostering a more ethnically diverse work force. Women and persons of ethnic minority background are encouraged to apply. The starting date for the position is 1 September 2008 or as early as possible thereafter.

*The application should include:*

1. A completed PhD Stipend Application Form:
http://www.ntnu. no/studier/ samfunn/phsant/ skjema.
2. A PhD project description of 3-5 pages, written in English and outlining the following:
a) main research questions
b) expected innovation or «value-added» of the project
c) geographical location (s) of field research and d) a progress plan including an overview of milestones/outputs
3. A curriculum vitae
4. Certified copies of transcripts from higher education
5. Contact details for three references

The PhD candidates will be responsible for applying to, and enrolling in a compatible PhD program at NTNU. The PhD project description will be the foundation of the application to the organized research training programme at the Faculty of Social Science and Technology Management.

The starting salary for a PhD fellow at NTNU is according to standard. NTNU Social Research has a pension scheme in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (Statens Pensjonskasse) .

For more information about the Department of Social Anthropology at NTNU see http://www.ntnu. no/sosant and http://www.ntnusamf unnsforskning. no. Applications should be sent electronically to Elin.Juul@samfunn. ntnu.no or by regular mail to NTNU Samfunnsforskning AS, 7491 Trondheim, Norway, by August 1, 2008. Please mark the application with «Stipendiatstilling»

Questions and queries can be addressed

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UP TO 11 POSITIONS AS Ph.D.
are available at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo (UiO).
The positions have a duration of 4 years with 25% compulsory work (teaching).

http://www.admin. uio.no/opa/ ledige-stillinger/2008/ vit/upto11PhDInf ormatics2008. html

Up to three of the positions (Ref.no.: 2008/7711) will be held open for the most qualified applicants within the total field for research at the department. The others are reserved for the following more specific areas.:

-Formal Methods (Ref.no.: 2008/7712)
-Global Infrastructures (Ref.no.: 2008/7714)
-Image formation and analysis (seismic and sonar) (Ref.no.: 2008/7718)
-Natural Language Processing (Ref.no.: 2008/7722)
-Nanoelectronics (Ref.no.: 2008/7726)
-Network and Distributed Systems, middleware and algorithms (Ref.no.: 2008/7727)
-Robotics and Intelligent Systems (Ref.no.: 2008/7728)
-Computational Mathematics (Ref.no:2008/ 7729)

For a closer description of the overall research and the different research groups of the department, se here: http://www.ifi. uio.no/research/ researchgroups. html

The purpose of the PhD position is research training leading to the successful completion of a doctoral degree. The fellowship requires admission to the research-training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Applicants must have obtained undergraduate (BSc level or equivalent) and graduate (MSc level or equivalent) qualifications. (Applicants may forward transcripts from exams in June 2008).

Altogether this should represent approximately five years of full time study after the completion of European Upper Secondary School or International Baccalaureate. For more information see: http://www.matnat. uio.no/forskning /utdanning/ english/phd_ programme_ presentation.html

Appointment to a research fellowship is conditional upon admission to the research training programme. An approved plan for the research training must be submitted no later than one month after taking up the position, and admission approved within three months. For more information see: http://www.uio. no/admhb/ reglhb/personal/ tilsettingvitens kapelig/ansettelsesvilkar/ guidelinesresear chfellowship. xml

The University of Oslo wishes to achieve a more equal distribution of scientific employees between the genders. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

All new UiO employees are required to sign an agreement regulating research intellectual property rights (IPR).

For any additional information please do not hesitate to contact:
Head of Department, professor Morten Dæhlen, email:
mortend@ifi. uio.no, phone: (+47) 2284 0125 or
Administrative Head of Department, Narve Trædal, email:
narvet@ifi.uio. no, phone: (+47) 2285 2418.

Salary: LTR 44 –48 (NOK 331400 – 355,200), depending on qualifications.

Deadline for applications: 13 June 2008

The applications (in English or in a Scandinavian language) marked with reference number including a curriculum vitae and complete information about the applicant's education (both at the bachelor and master level), job experience, scientific publications, outline of research ambitions, and at least two academic references (name, position, email, and telephone number), should be sent to:
The University of Oslo
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Grete Andresen
Boks 1032 Blindern
N-0315 Oslo, Norway.

E-mail: grete.andresen@ matnat.uio. no

Application papers will not be returned, with the exception of original publications.

http://www.admin. uio.no/opa/ ledige-stillinger/2008/ vit/upto11PhDInf ormatics2008. html

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7 PhD and three PostDoc positions in short range sensing, localization and wireless communication 09. May 2008

7 PhD scholarships and 3 PostDoc fellowships related to the MELODY project are offered within the area of Wireless sensor networks at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications , NTNU and at the Department of Informatics , University of Oslo in collaboration with Rikshospitalet University Hospital and Norwegian Defence Research Establishment. Download the full announcement.

The scholarships are financed by the Research Council of Norway (NFR) under the VERDIKT program . The project is on medical sensing, localization, and communications using ultra wideband technology (MELODY) for 7 years (2008-2015) and is a joint effort among Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, and University of Oslo. The project will have strong collaboration with several top international universities and leading industry in areas of wireless technology and medical sensing. Information about the project can be found at http://www.melody- project.info.

The goal of the project is to develop more basic understanding of, and novel and more efficient principles for the above mentioned area, and address improvements in short range medical sensing, localization, and energy-efficient and robust wireless communications for inside and on body applications.

1. Ultra Wideband Communication Three PhD and one Postdoc fellowships are available in the area of wireless sensor network and will focus on cognitive wireless sensor networks, signal processing for robust in-body/on-body communications, and distributed signal processing for communications (joint optimization of source-channel coding and modulation, (etc.), where energy minimization of and spectrum utilization are emphasized. Algorithms based on bio-inspired networks with self-awareness, learning capability, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) will be investigated. The overall optimization aims at the end-to-end throughput, minimization of delay and bit error rate/packet error rate, and the reduction of the effect of interferences
2. Microelectronics for Ultra Wideband Localization Two PhD and one Postdoc fellowships are available in microelectronics implementation for high precision in-body/on-body localization and will focus on time-domain implementations of impulse radio based solutions using wireless sensor network in nanometer scale microelectronics. The candidates must be able to handle the full design cycle for custom-designed microelectronics. Implemented solutions must be demonstrated in prototype setup. In conjunction with prototyping some programming skills for microcontrollers are required. Background in RF design would be an advantage.

3. Ultra Wideband Radar Two PhD and one Postdoc fellowships are available in ultra wideband (UWB) radar for medical application and will focus on short range sensing and imaging of human body. The team will be using a prototype UWB radar system for measuring heart beat and other vital signs parameters. The initial work will focus on determining optimal frequency range and signal processing methods for extraction of different body parameters, where time-frequency- space analysis, phased array imaging and other signal processing methods will be investigated PhD candidates working in Topic #1 will be enrolled at NTNU in Trondheim, while PhD candidates working in Topics #2 and #3 will be enrolled at the University of Oslo. The candidates in Trondheim will be associated with the Signal Processing Group at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications at NTNU while candidates in Oslo will be associated with either Interventional Centre, Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Micro Electronics Group, Department of Informatics, University of Oslo or Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI). The candidates associated with FFI may require security clearance. They will all work in strong and active scientific environments, and the project will incorporate collaboration with several foreign partners, including National and European industry. Absolute requirement is that active international publication ofresearch results in high impact, top peer-reviewed journals and conferences must be pursued.

We seek highly motivated individuals holding a masters degree or equivalent education in electrical/computer engineering, communication technology, microelectronics, or other relevant disciplines. The candidates must formally be qualified for Ph.D. studies at NTNU or University of Oslo. General information about doctoral studies at NTNU and University of Oslo can be found at http://www.ime. ntnu.no/Dr. gradsstudier and http://www.matnat. uio.no/english/research/education/ index.html. It is required that the scholarship holders apply for, and are accepted for, the Ph.D. study program as soon as possible after hiring.PhD positions are available for 3 years, where Postdoc positions are normally available for 2 years with possible extension up to 2 additional years depending on obtained results and publications.

The salary and terms are according to the Norwegian state regulations. The PhD position salary will be at NOK 325 800 – 350 000 per annum, while the Postdoc position salary will be at NOK 400 000 – 430 000 per annum. Full salary during illness and five week paid holidays are according to the state regulations.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Project Manager Prof. Ilangko Balasingham (e-mail: ilangkob[at] rr-research. no; phone: +47 93459022 ), Prof. Svein-Erik Hamran, (e- mail: sveinerik.hamran[ at]ffi.no, phone +47 63807254 ), Prof. Tor Sverre Lande (e-mail: bassen[at]ifi.uio.no, phone +47 22852455 ), or Prof. Tor Ramstad (e-mail: ramstad[at]iet. ntnu.no, phone: +47 73594314 ) for further information.

All applications must contain a cover letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of transcripts with grades for bachelor and master degrees, and two letters of recommendations. In addition the applications for Postdocs must also contain a PhD certificate. A good command of English is required for all candidates. Non-native English speaking international candidates must document their English language proficiency through either TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language (test result of min. 600 PBT or 250 CTB or 100 IBT) or IELTS - International English Language Testing Service (test result of 7.0 or better).

The applicant should specify if the application is for one scholarship or several scholarships with reference number to Topic #1, #2 and/or #3. Incomplete applications will no be considered.

The application deadline is June 10, 2008. The application with all enclosures should be submitted before the application deadline to:

Prof. Ilangko Balasingham
Interventional Centre
Rikshospitalet
N-0027 Oslo
Norway

http://www.ivs. no/blog/7- phd-and-three- postdoc-position s-in-short-range-sensing- localization- and-wireless- communication/

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Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology
Department of Energy and Process Engineering

2 PhD-positions at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering (“Flow distribution and instabilities in Multi-Channel Heat Exchangers”)

Two PhD research fellowships on“Flow distribution and instabilities in Multi-Channel Heat Exchangers” are available at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology. The fellowships arewithin a project financed by Statoil-Hydro and the Gas Technology Center SINTEF-NTNU«Flow mal-distribution and thermo-hydraulic flow instabilities».

The objective of the current project is to improve fundamental understanding and prediction capabilities of cryogenic thermo-hydraulic flow instabilities and flow mal-distribution phenomena related to LNG process units. The main goal of this PhD is to perform analytical and experimental investigation of flow instabilities observed in two-phase flow through parallel interacting channels in heat exchangers. A strong modeling-experimental-simulation activity coupling is intended in the PhD projects. The development of analytical models to describe and analyze the detailed physics of flow mal-distribution in multi-channel heat exchangers is expected. One and two-dimensional models should be considered. These models will require empirical data as closure relations. Therefore, an experimental facility capable of providing such data and model validation will be designed and constructed.
PhD candidates are expected to hold a master’s level degree in a subject relevant for the PhD project and to have a good combination of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Experimental research, thermo-hydraulics, heat transfer and fluid flow, mathematical modeling, scientific computing, and programming.
Each PhD scholarship is limited to 3 years without duties. It is required that the person employed satisfies the requirements for PhD students, participates in the course program of the PhD studies, and finishes the PhD degree within 3 years.

Further information about the positions may be obtained from Associate Professor Carlos A. Dorao (carlos.dorao@ntnu.no), Associate Professor Maria Fernandino (maria.fernandino@ntnu.no), or Professor II Jostein Pettersen (jospet@StatoilHydro.com).

Conditions of appointment:
PhD students follow code 1017, grade 43 – 47, gross NOK 325 600 to NOK 348 900 per year (before tax). PhD students are normally remunerated at wage level 43. There will be a 2 % deduction to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund from gross salary.

Engagement
as a PhD candidate is done in accordance with current appointment regulations with supplementary rules in force giving guidelines for scholarship appointments in universities and university colleges. The goal of each of the announced positions is to obtain a PhD degree. Applicants are obliged to engage in an organized PhD training program, and appointment requires approval of the applicant’s plan for a PhD study within three months from the date of commencement. A contract of employment will be set up for the engagement period regulating the rights and duties of the PhD student.
The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants.
The positions adhere to the Norwegian Government’s policy of balanced ethnicity, age and gender. Persons with immigrant background and women are encouraged to apply.

The application must contain information of educational background and work experience. Copies of transcripts and reference letters should be enclosed.

An application inclusive CV, grade transcripts and other enclosures should be sent electronically through http://www.jobbnorge.no, ref.no. IVT-27/08. Preferably, we want the attachments in one file. Application deadline: 18 May 2008.

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PhD scholarship available on "The Right to Health through litigation" (law/economics/social sciences/medicine/ethics)

We invite applications to write a PhD as part of a multi-disciplinary research project focusing on the role of litigation in the shaping of health policies in low and middle-income countries. Health right litigation has over the past two decades been on the increase in Latin America, Asia and Africa. Do such litigation strategies hold a potential for advancing the human right to health, or do they reinforce inequalities by primarily benefitting the more resourceful? The project investigates under what conditions litigants succeed with health rights claims as well as the effects of such litigation: on legal developments, on health policies and budgets, and on health services on the ground (see project outline at http://www.cmi.no/research/project/?1128=right-to-health-through-litigation).

The research project is based at the Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI) in Bergen, and is undertaken in cooperation with the Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen; Harvard Law School, USA; the Center for Applied Legal Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa; Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK), Bangladesh, and individual researchers in a number of countries.

Qualifications
The international research team is composed of researchers with a background in political science; law; economics; anthropology; medicine and ethics, and applications are invited from all of these fields. Applicants should have an MA or equivalent university degree. Academic or practical experience from relevant fields is an advantage but not a condition.

English is the working language of the project. Candidate must have sufficient command of the English language to participate in discussions and write the PhD in English.

To enable synergies with the rest of the research group it is a condition that the PhD candidate is located in Bergen during the grant period (except during field work, courses, exchanges etc). The grant period is 4 years, including one year of work for the CMI as the host institution. It is a condition that the candidate applies and is admitted to a relevant doctoral programme within the first six months of the project period. The salary level for PhD candidates is Ltr.43-48 (NOK 325 600 - 355 000).

Application requirements
The application should state your motivation for applying for a PhD within this project and describe aspects of your background and experience that would be of value for the project, and should include:
• A short (1-3 pages) project proposal describing what you would like to focus on for the PhD and
how you see this within the framework the broader project.
• A Curriculum Vitae.
• A sample of your writing (optional). This may be English, Norwegian or Spanish, but if written
material is not submitted in English, language skills must be documented.
• Two referees that can be contacted (with contact details).

Deadline for applications is 15 May 2008.

Applications should preferably be sent electronically to Merete.leby@cmi.no.
Alternatively to postal address: CMI, P.O.Box 6033, N-5892 Bergen,
Norway, Attn. Merete Leby.
For applications by postal mail, notification should be given by
e-mail or fax (+47 55574166).

For additional information contact Siri Gloppen (project leader) siri.gloppen@cmi.no /+47 55574000/ +47 91820532

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The International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) is seeking to hire an experienced researcher with expertise in the field of security studies.

PRIO was one of the first centres of peace research in the world when it was founded in 1959. Today, it is an independent, multidisciplinary research institute with approximately 50 researchers. PRIO hosts the Centre for the Study of Civil War (CSCW), Norway's only Centre of Excellence in the social sciences. The institute is housed in attractive premises in central Oslo. For more information about the institute, see www.prio.no.

PRIO's Security Programme comprises interdisciplinary research projects focusing on the ways in which individuals, groups, states and international organizations experience and respond to a range of security challenges. While retaining traditional policy perspectives, the programme aims to develop new fields of research based on both the changing security reality and an evolving universe of theories and methodological approaches to security and insecurity. Important focal points include risk studies, biosecurity, migration, security technologies, human security, gender, political ethics, urban violence, energy security, environmental security, arms trafficking, urban violence, privatization of security forces, as well as issues related to the phenomenon of terrorism and appropriate and legitimate responses to it. PRIO's Security Programme is seeking to address this new landscape of challenges by strengthening its staff working in the area of 'new security studies'.

PRIO's Security Programme hosts both an international peer-reviewed journal, Security Dialogue (published bi-monthly by Sage), and an international book series, PRIO New Security Studies (published by Routledge).

The programme is led by J. Peter Burgess (http://www.prio. no/staff/ peter).

The successful applicant will play a key role in further developing PRIO's research within the field of security studies, and thus contribute towards setting a distinct and innovative research agenda for security studies in Europe.

Research at PRIO is funded by external grants on a project basis. Candidates must therefore be able and willing to actively develop research projects and to secure funding from national and international sources. The successful candidate will ideally develop a research profile that combines both long-term academically oriented projects and short-term policy-oriented projects. PRIO encourages publishing of research results at the highest international level.

Candidates should have research experience in some or all of the following areas:
· political and/or social theory;
· non-traditional security issues;
· trans-disciplinary approaches to security.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:
· a proven ability to develop and secure funding for research projects;
· a track record of publishing in international peer-reviewed journals;
· written and spoken fluency in English.

Candidates are expected to hold a doctoral-level degree within a social or human science discipline. Highly qualified candidates without a doctorate may be considered if the requirements listed above are clearly met. Familiarity with Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is an advantage, but not a requirement. Skills in other European languages are an asset.

The deadline for applications is 1 May 2008.

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Ph.D. Scholarships http://www2. hr-manager.net/ bi_handelshoysko len/syndication/Advertisement. aspx

BI Norwegian School of Management offers a four year Ph.D. program in business administration. The program features five areas of specialization: Financial Economics, Strategic Management, Marketing, Leadership and Organization, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. We are pleased to announce 13 Ph.D. Research Scholarships across the five areas of specialization.

Applicants must have completed a Master's Degree by September 2008 to be considered for a scholarship. Grade B is required. If applicants are otherwise equally qualified, female applicants will be given preference.

The four-year scholarships are set according to the Norwegian State Salary Scale, and currently pay NOK 315,000 per year. The positions are linked to Statens Pensjonskasse (The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund) The scholarships require 25% (35 hours) teaching and/or research assistant responsibilities. Students will have their place of work at BI Norwegian School of Management in Oslo, Norway.

The application must be submitted electronically by using the "Apply for position"-button below and should consist of the following;
• A project proposal (5-10 pages including topic, proposed method, schedule)
• CV
• A complete list of all publications and/or other documented relevant activities
• Recommendation from earlier relevant employers/tutors which can show your skills as a
researcher
• Certified documentation of your formal qualification
It is not allowed to forward works or other documentation after the application deadline.
Applications should be marked with the relevant area of specialization.

Information about the doctoral program, admission requirements, and the application can be obtained from Director of Studies Silje E. Lund at BI Norwegian School of Management, phone +47 46410150, e-mail silje.e.lund@ bi.no.

Application deadline: April 13th, 2008 (use the "Apply for position"-button below). http://www2. hr- manager.net/ bi_handelshoysko len/syndication/ Advertisement. aspx
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2 POSITIONS AS DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (SKO/post code 1017) IN INTERNATIONAL HISTORY are available at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo.
The Faculty of Humanities wishes to strengthen research in international history and is therefore advertising two doctoral research fellowships. The successful candidates will be working in one or two of the following departments: Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History (IAKH), Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages (IKOS) and Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages (ILOS).
The selected candidates will investigate questions pertaining to the history of non-Nordic countries. The topic of the dissertation may be national/regional history, transnational history or international relations in a historical perspective.
The selected candidates are expected to affiliate with an existing research milieu or network and to contribute to the further development of these.
The project description must be written in English. The dissertation itself is to be written in English or another non-Nordic language of particular relevance to the topic of the dissertation.
The position is available for a period of three years. The successful candidates must assume their positions no later than 1. October 2008. If the applicant has worked as a doctoral research fellow previously to being hired at the Faculty of Humanities, that period of time will be deducted from the allotted 3 year period. Candidates who are accepted must participate in the Faculty of Humanities researcher education programme (cf. regulations and supplementary provisions for the faculties' researcher education) and must also engage in the designated research activities on a 100% basis. The designated aim of the project is to complete a doctoral dissertation to be defended at a public disputation for the Ph.D.-degree.
The Ph.D. programme at The Faculty of Humanities is organized in seven different courses of study. The candidates in question must choose between either History or History of Culture and Religion, Archaeology and Asian and African Studies.

Requirements:
· A Norwegian 5 year Master degree, or equivalent, in an area relevant to the writing of a doctoral dissertation in international history.
In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the quality of the project description and on the assumed academic and personal ability on the part of the candidates to complete the dissertation within the given time frame. The short-listed candidates may be called to an interview at the University of Oslo.

The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions.
Women are encouraged to apply.
The University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting more immigrants to Norway in academic positions. Immigrants are encouraged to apply.
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.
Guidelines for appointments to research fellowships at the University of Oslo may be obtained at http://www.hf. uio.no/english/ research/ doctor/index. html

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POSITION AS DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (SKO/post code 1017) IN ISLAM AND THE ISLAMIC WORLD is available at the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo
http://www.hf. uio.no/ikos/ english/index. html.
The successful candidates should in her/his research project work on a topic related to Islam and the Islamic world. Applicants should document necessary language competence to carry out the project. The applicant’s doctoral research project should preferably be related to one of the ongoing research projects at the department.
For research projects at the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages see:
http://www.hf. uio.no/ikos/ english/research /
The position is available for a period of three years. Candidates who are accepted must participate in the researcher education programme (cf. regulations and supplementary provisions for the faculty’s researcher education). Research fellows will have their workplace and academic contact person at the relevant Department.
Requirements:
· A master degree equivalent to a Norwegian master degree in a relevant field.
The final candidates will be called to an interview at the University of Oslo.
Guidelines for appointments to research fellowships at the University of Oslo may be obtained at
http://www.uio. no/admhb/ reglhb/personal/ tilsettingvitens kapelig/ansettel sesvilkar/ guidelinesresear chfellowship. xml
The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions.
Women are encouraged to apply.
The University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting more immigrants to Norway in academic positions. Immigrants are encouraged to apply.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

For further information, contact:
Rune Svarverud, director of research IKOS, phone: (+47)22856982, e-mail: rune.svarverud@ ikos.uio
Anne Stovner, research coordinator IKOS, phone: (+47)22855934, e-mail: a.s.stovner@ ikos.uio. no
REF.NO: 08/386
Government wage scale: 43-50 (from NOK 358 800 to NOK 367 800)
Closing date for applications: 14 March 2008
The Faculty of Humanities homepage: http://www.hf. uio.no/ledige- stillinger/
Submission
Applicants should submit four copies of:
- Letter of application describing qualifications
- Project description (max. 10 pages)
- Curriculum vitae, and educational certificates
- A list of published and unpublished works (also digital productions)
- Curriculum vitae (with full information about education, former positions, pedagogical and administration experience)
- Names and contact information of two references

In order to evaluate the applicants further the applicants can be asked to send in Master theses or other relevant works later.
Applications may be written in Norwegian or English. Please mark applications with ref.no. 08/386 and send to The Faculty of Humanities, P.O. box 1079 Blindern, 03l6 Oslo, Norway.

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Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Centre for Quantifiable Quality of Service in Communication Systems Centre of Excellence
http://www.q2s. ntnu.no/vacant/ dring-en. php

Multiple scholarships

At NTNU, Centre for Quantifiable Quality of Service in Communication Systems there are multiple vacant scholarships for PhD studies. The Centre is a Centre of Excellence (CoE) under the scheme initiated by The Research Council of Norway to enable Norwegian research groups to carry on long-term, basic research at a high international standard.

The Centre deals with Quality of Service (QoS) issues in heterogeneous, multilayered networks where packet switching technology is employed. The Centre works within the following areas: new network structures, multimedia signal processing, dependability, traffic and information security as applied to multiparty communication between stationary and mobile users. The Centre presently has around 35 scientists including professors, postdocs, PhD candidates and visiting professors/scholars .

The Centre invites promising PhD candidates having completed a university education, i.e. a master's degree (with honours) or equivalent, or being about to graduate in an area that is relevant to our research mentioned above, to join the Centre to work with challenging research tasks in a stimulating and international working environment. Your main task will be the research, but you will be given the opportunity to also acquire some teaching experience. During the three year period you will have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge by joining international exchange programs, to participate in national and international conferences and workshops, and to visit other research institutes and universities worldwide.

For further information about the Centre see the Centre's website at http://www.q2s. ntnu.no/.

At present, The Centre has vacant PhD scholarships within the following areas:

"Network Media Handling",
focusing on virtual worlds. Within this topic it will be possible to combine and integrate work within one of the four challenges or virtual worlds; Technology (3D rendering, advanced distribution models) Quality (perceptual evaluation and management) A User perspective (Social computing, User participation, User generated content) Applications (scenarios for virtual words including gaming and health care) The work will be jointly conducted with Center for Advanced Media Research Amsterdam - CAMeRA, at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (http://camera. vu.nl).
Contacts: Professor Peter Svensson, Dept. of Electronics and Telecommunications, phone +47 735 90546, email: svensson@q2s. ntnu.no or Professor Andrew Perkis, Dept. of Electronics and Telecommunications, phone +47 735 92383, email: andrew@q2s.ntnu. no

"QoS Mechanisms for Dynamic Networks", encompassing QoS issues in an interdomain context. The focus will be on dependability and resource allocation both in unicast and multicast architectures. A related area will be suitable monitoring and measurement techniques for such contexts. Further, we are also interested in another potential line of investigation directed toward ensuring QoS in network and service access, taking into account mobility and heterogeneity in access technology as well as operator domain issues. As above, the focus will be on dependability and resource allocation.
Contacts: Professor Øivind Kure, Dept. of Telematics, phone +47 64 84 47 36, email: okure@q2s.ntnu. no or Professor Bjarne E. Helvik, Dept. of Telematics, phone +47 735 92667, email: bjarne@q2s.ntnu. no

"Quality Assessment", encompassing activities on assessing and ensuring QoS. The focus is on assessing QoS through analysis and measurements, and developing network architectures ensuring QoS. Potential topics include source and traffic characterization, network information theory with emphasis on network calculus, cross-layer QoS, coordinated QoS, future Internet networks, as well as media source~s interaction with the network and traffic handling in the network. (Applicants with strong background in mathematics or (tele-) communication, in addition to networking, are also welcome.) Contact Professor Yuming Jiang, Dept. of Telematics, phone +47 735 92724, email: jiang@q2s.ntnu. no Preferably, indicate which areas and problems are of most interest.

Further information about the scholarships and the Centre is also obtainable from the Director of the Centre, Professor Svein J. Knapskog, Dept. of Telematics, phone +47 735 94328, email: knapskog@q2s. ntnu.no

We are looking for well qualified applicants, and offer excellent terms and conditions. Candidates are encouraged to publish and participate at international research conferences/ seminars.
Applicable for all scholarships: PhD candidates are normally engaged for three years, with a possible extension to 4 years with 25% assistant teaching duties at the cooperating University Departments in accordance with individual agreements. The teaching duties are primarily associated with relevant graduate and undergraduate courses, and are normally assigned with a proportionally larger share in the first half of the period of engagement.

NTNU would like to increase the number of females in academic positions. Women are therefore especially encouraged to apply. The Public Sector employees shall as far as possible reflect the diversity in the population. Therefore, it is a personnel policy goal to obtain a balanced mix of age and gender, and to recruit persons with immigrant background. Persons with immigrant background are encouraged to apply.

Wages are negotiated individually. The PhD scholarships are placed in salary code 1017, at level 43-59 on the Norwegian State Salary Scale. This amounts to an annual gross salary of NOK 325 600 - 431 500. The student will be liable to pay personal income tax in Norway. There is a compulsory deduction of 2% for the State Pension Fund.

The appointment will be made in accordance with current regulations with supplementary rules for research fellowship appointments in universities and polytechnics. The goal of each of the announced positions is to obtain a PhD degree. Applicants must commit themselves to participate in an organized doctoral programme in the period of engagement. The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants. A contract of employment will be set up for the engagement period regulating the rights and duties of the PhD student.

The application should contain information about education, exams and previous work experience. Certified copies of certificates and testimonials must be enclosed. As a minimum a CV togehter with certificates for completed bachelor and master's degrees are required.

Publications and other scientific works which the applicant wants to be considered at the appraisal should be enclosed, preferably in three copies. Joint works will be considered. However, if it is difficult to identify contributions from individuals in the joint work, the applicant should enclose a short descriptive summary of his/her contributions.

Applications should be sent to: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, NO-7491 Trondheim, Norway. The file number for the position, IME-005-2008, should be explicitly stated on the application. The application deadline is 2008-03-17

Last revised: Feb 05 2008

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A PhD research fellowship is offered in the field of underwater acoustic communication and underwater sensor network at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (http://www.iet. ntnu.no), Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

Recent developments in information and communication technology have opened new possibilities for observation and monitoring of the marine environment. New concepts, based on autonomous sensors working together in wireless communication networks are becoming feasible for monitoring of oceanographic and environmental parameters and for estimation of fish and plankton abundance.

The goal of this PhD project is to participate in the development of new marine observation methodology based on autonomous sensors and underwater communication networks. The fields of underwater acoustics, signal processing and electronics are particular relevant fields in this context. We seek highly motivated individuals holding a master’s degree in physics, telecommunications or other relevant disciplines. A previous experience in underwater acoustic communication system and/or instrumentation is preferred.
A PhD fellowship at NTNU is normally awarded for 3-4 years with 0-25% of the time spent on teaching and other academic work for the department. The objective of the fellowship is to obtain a PhD degree, hence the successful applicant must be enrolled as a PhD candidate at NTNU. See also information about PhD education at NTNU at http://www.ime. ntnu.no/english/ research/ phd

The candidate will be associated with the Acoustics Group at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications at NTNU and will work in a rich scientific environment through collaboration with other departments at the university as well as industrial companies. The candidate will benefit from a strong and multidisciplinary training.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Professor Hefeng Dong by email:
dong@iet.ntnu. no or by telephone + 47 73 59 44 53 for further information.

Award holders at NTNU are normally appointed for up to 4 years with 25% of the time spent on specified work. This work is primarily linked to teaching and is usually divided so that a relatively large part is done in the first half of the period of the appointment.

The appointment is at code 1017, salary level 43-58 in the national salary scheme, gross NOK. 325.600 – 423.800 per annum (1 NOK ~ 0.125 EUR), and are normally remunerated at wage level 43 of which 2% is deducted for the State Pension scheme. The salary might be adjusted after negotiation with the employer to reflect the applicant’s experience.
The appointment will be made in accordance with current regulations with supplementary rules for research fellowship appointments in universities and polytechnics. Applicants must agree to participate in organised doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment. The successful applicant must agree to the conditions laid down for public employees. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and work-related duties for award holders.

The national labour force must reflect the composition of the population to the greatest possible extent. It is therefore a major political objective to achieve a balance of age and gender and to recruit persons with an immigrant background. Immigrants are encouraged to apply for this post. NTNU wants to increase the proportion of women in its scientific posts. Women are encouraged to apply.

The application must contain information about education, examinations and previous experience. Certified copies of certificates and documents must be attached. Copies of publications and any other work which the applicant wishes to be taken into account should also be enclosed. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to specify the input of the applicant in a joint work, a short summary should be attached outlining the applicant’s input.

Applications are to be sent to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, NO-7491 Trondheim, Norway. Applications should be marked Jnr. IME-006-2008.

Closing date: 15 March 2008

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