PhD studentship Mechanical and thermal activated self healing surfaces made of composite
ceramics for mechanical components
SELFSURF
The University of Twente is an entrepreneurial research university. It was founded in 1961 and offers education and research in areas ranging from public policy studies and applied physics to biomedical technology. The University has approximately 2700 employees and 8000 MSc and BSc students and is the Netherlands' only campus university.
The chair of Surface Technology and Tribology within the department of Engineering Technology has a job opening for a PhD-student on the project "Mechanical and thermal activated self healing surfaces made of composite ceramics for mechanical components".
Project
The project is part of a national program on self healing materials financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. Self healing materials are recognized as a new class of engineering materials with the capacity to more or less autonomously repair internal damage.
Oxide ceramics have large potential to be applied in technological applications for their high temperature stability and erosion / corrosion resistance. An important limitation for application is a high coefficient of friction when in contact with a countersurface. Besides that a high coefficient of friction does result in energy losses, it also increases the risk of crack growth, originating from the surface. When oxide ceramics, like Al2O3 and ZrO2 and their composites (ZTA and ADZ), are doped with CuO, it is very interesting to observe that a very thin CuO layer is present on the surface after sintering and machining. Previous research has shown that this thin layer is self - healing when a countersurface is sliding over the surface. The project is focusing on further experimental investigation and modelling of this mechanism, a first application of the developed materials in valve seats of engines as well as optimizing the microstructure for specific applications.
Currently, a Postdoc is working on the project for about half a year. His main task is modelling of mass transport responsible for the layer formation. In the beginning of the PhD project a close cooperation and transfer of knowledge with the Postdoc will take place.
The PhD research comprises experimental preparation and characterisation of the samples as well as further modelling of the contact and self healing behaviour of the surface layer. The focus of the PhD student is on coatings on machine elements and optimalisation of the coating for a specific application.
The performance of the self healing composite oxide ceramic will be quantified in a demonstrator valve / valve seat that has to perform under heavy tribological conditions. The demonstrator applications are engines on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and enhanced diesel engines for heavy duty applications. This demonstrator will be developed by TNO Science and Industry.
Profile
You have completed a Masters in mechanical engineering, materials science or equivalent with interest in ceramics and/or tribology. You are proficient in spoken and written English and you have well developed social skills to co-operatively work in a research group.
You will be based at the Laboratory for Surface Technology and Tribology of the University of Twente and be joining an innovative and diverse group working on Tribology, Surface Technology and Materials. For more information on the research group visit <http://www.tr. ctw.utwente. nl/> www.tr.ctw.utwente. nl
More information on this PhD studentship can be obtained from Dr. M.B. de Rooij:
Prof.dr.ir. D.J. Schipper: d.j.schipper@ utwente.nl
Please send your application, with Curriculum Vitae, by email to
PhD studentship-Mechanical and thermal activated self healing surfaces made of composite ceramics for mechanical components-SELFSURF
Brunel University is a world-class university based in Uxbridge, West London. The University distinctive mission has always been to combine academic rigour with the practical, entrepreneurial and imaginative approach pioneered by our namesake Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
Brunel University is delighted to announce scholarships totaling
£100,000 to international applicants to the University, available to both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants. This year, our awards are divided into 40 scholarships of £2,500 per student and are open to any international student who holds a conditional or unconditional offer from Brunel for September 2008/2009.
The application form can be filled out online and be returned either by email or by post. Potential applicants should read all the notes and guidance within the application form before submission. Please see the menu to the left to view the timeline of events and to read tips from past winners.
The deadline for the receipt of applications is 28 May 2008
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Send your innovative environmental project proposals!
APFED Showcase Programme 2008
Asia Pacific Forum for Environment and Development (APFED) is a regional group of eminent experts that aims to address critical issues facing Asia and the Pacific region and to propose new models for sustainable development. To promote sustainable development in the region, APFED launched the APFED Showcase Programme as one of the main activities.
The APFED Showcase Programme, grants up to US$ 30,000 to Asia Pacific projects that demonstrate innovative approaches. This year we are pleased to announce another round of proposals selection to be endorsed by the Programme.
Further information such as eligibility, how to apply, and proposal format can be obtained from the following websites:
http://www.roap. unep.org/ highlight/ APFED.html# 1
and
http://www.apfed. net/showcase/
The completed proposals should be e-mailed to:
unep-apfed@un. org
Deadline: 31 May 2008
FUTURE LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP
Prasetiya Mulya Business School awards up to four scholarships for full-time Magister Manajemen (MM) students each year.
Subject Areas and Type of Scholars:
Open to highly talented and qualified potential leaders from financially disadvantaged family. Preference is given to any students who possess the necessary aptitude, personal qualities and interest in management.
Details of the Award:
Four scholarships are available each year paying tuition fee, books and living allowance within the maximum tenure of 20 months.
Program Admission:
Application for the scholarship will be open each year. The full-time MM Prasetiya Mulya program runs two intakes each year. The admission process begins three to four months before the program intake. The matriculation program starts in early March or July. Applicants must complete both MM Prasetiya Mulya Application Form and Prasetiya Mulya Future Leaders Scholarship Application Form.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Indonesian citizen who can demonstrate leadership potential and interest in and commitment to community and national development.
2. Hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from any legally accredited Indonesian or overseas institution. For overseas graduates, valid proof of full scholarship is required. A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.25 (on a 4.00 scale) is required.
3. Applicant must be under 30 years of age when lodging the application.
4. Preferably having a minimum of two-year full time professional work experience after the completion of their undergraduate degree when lodging the application.
5. Pass Prasetiya Mulya screening process.
6. Preferably having: International or Institutional TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based).
7. Not currently enrolled in graduate or post-graduate program or school, or has already obtained a Master's degree or equivalent.
8. Not in receipt of other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award.
9. Demonstrate they are from financially disadvantaged family and that without the scholarship s/he will not be able to study for our graduate (MM) program.
Enquiries and Contact Information:
Marketing & Admission Prasetiya Mulya Business School
Jl. R.A. Kartini, (Tol TB Simatupang) Cilandak Barat, Jakarta 12430
Phone: (021) 751-1126 ext.1005 (Rini), 1119 (Lina)
Fax: (021) 750-0462
Email: futureleaders@ pmbs.ac.id
Website: www.pmbs.ac. id
Prasetiya Mulya Business School is a member of The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International and The Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools (AAPBS).
2 PhD researchers (2x2 years) Statistical Methods in Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research
Vacature 32/079-2e Within the Center for Statistics of Hasselt University, the following positions (m/f) are available:
2 PhD researchers (2x2 years) Statistical Methods in Vaccine and
Infectious Disease Research
(mandates WNI/2008/008- 009)
Job description
Predoctoral research in statistical methods applied to vaccine and infectious disease research. The research activities are part of an interuniversity collaboration between the Institute VAXINFECTIO of the University of Antwerp, and the Center for Statistics, Hasselt University. The main interdisciplinary research themes are i) to improve and/or increase the understanding of the immune system, and ii) strategies to contain antibiotic resistance.
Profile
. You have a strong quantitative background;
. you are intrinsically motivated, think analytically and creatively, and work in an organised and focused manner;
. you enjoy working in an multidisciplinary environment (statistics, medical sciences, life sciences);
. experience in the use of statistical/ mathematical software such as SAS, R, Matlab etc., is a plus.
Diploma
Licentiate, Master, or equivalent degree in (bio)statistics, mathematics, physics, bioengineering or related field.
Appointment
The appointment takes effect from the half of June 2008 for a period of 2 years, extendable to a total period of 4 years.
Further information
Content job responsibilities:
Prof. dr. Geert Molenberghs, +32 11-26 82 38,
geert.molenbergsh@ uhasselt. be
Prof. dr. Marc Aerts, +32 11-268247, marc.aerts@uhasselt .be
Content terms of employment and selection procedure:
Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@ uhasselt. be
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
which are available at the
Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan -
building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
or which can be downloaded here : http://www.uhasselt .be/download/ APengelsUH. doc
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Wednesday, May 7th , 2007.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address:
jobs@uhasselt. be.
Setia Pramana
Bioinformatics Research Group
Center for Statistics
Hasselt University
Agoralaan - building D
3590 Diepenbeek
Belgium
Office: D56
Phone: +32-11-268288
Fax: +32-11-268299
Postdoctoral researcher molecular biophysics (2 years, possibly extendable with 2 years)
Vacature 32/081-2e The Physics Department at Hasselt University announces the following position (m/f) in the framework of the FWO-Odysseus-project “Exploring new pathways towards molecular electronics” :
Postdoctoral researcher molecular biophysics (2 years, possibly extendable with 2 years)
(mandate WNI/2008/012)
Job description
The research activities will be situated within the Institute for
Materials Research (IMO), which has a strong focus on novel material systems for micro- and organic electronics, molecular electronics, optoelectronics, and biosensors. The postdoctoral researcher will strengthen the cross-disciplinary approach of IMO and support actively the ongoing activities at the boundary between the domains of life sciences and nanostructure physics. More specifically, the candidate will initiate and pursuit advanced experimental studies in the field of single-molecule biophysics with a special emphasis on the electronic and nanomechanical aspects of antibody-antigen interactions and nucleic acids. The candidate can expect a fully-equipped laboratory and close scientific cooperation in a stimulating environment.
The postdoctoral researcher will also be involved in the supervision and training of Ph.D. students in physics and Master students in the ‘Bioelectronics & Nanotechnology’ programme (www.uhasselt.be/bioelectronics-master).
Profile
Research experience in molecular biophysics and the related experimental techniques (e.g. nanostructural engineering, scanning-probe microscopy, force spectroscopy) is a benefit.
Diploma
PhD in sciences (physics, chemistry), engineering, biomedical sciences, bio-engineering or related research areas.
Further information
Content job responsibilities:
Prof. dr. Hans-Gerd Boyen, +32-11-268891,
HansGerd.Boyen@uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Patrick Wagner, +32-11-288895,
Patrick.Wagner@uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Marc D’Olieslaeger, +32-11-268815,
marc.dolieslaeger@uhasselt.be
Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
which are available at the
Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan -
building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
or which can be downloaded here http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned
address no later than Friday, June 13th 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address:
jobs@uhasselt.be.
Vacature 32/079-12e Within the BIOMED Research Centre of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) is available:
PhD student in biomedical sciences Developmental neurobiology
(2x2 years)(mandate MBW/2006/001- HO-2)
Job description
The successful applicant will be involved in a joint research project between the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) at the University of Hasselt and the Center for Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (CNCM) at the University of Liège. The project is aimed at deciphering the involvement of neurotransmitters as communication signals promoting cortical development (mainly migration and differentiation processes), with focus on neurotransmitters interacting with ionotropic receptors. The main techniques used in this project include: ex vivo brain slices, immunohistochemistr y, molecular biology (siRNA technology), microfluorimetry and electrophysiology (patch-clamping) .
Profile and diploma
The applicant should hold a master degree in life sciences (e.g. medical sciences, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology) . Students in their last master year can also apply.
This project will be executed on two different sites (Hasselt and Liège) and will give the candidate a double diploma. Hence, we are seeking a candidate who is ready to work in both institutions. Knowledge of English is a prerequisite.
Further information
Content job responsibilities:
prof. dr. Jean-Michel Rigo, Universiteit Hasselt, tel. +32-11-26.85. 36, telefax +32 11 26 85 99, email: jeanmichel.rigo@ uhasselt. be, website: www.biomed.uhasselt .be
dr. Laurent Nguyen, Université de Liège, tel: + 32-4-366.59. 87, telefax: +32-4-366.59. 12, email: lnguyen@ulg. ac.be, website: www.cncm.ulg. ac.be
Content terms of employment and selection procedure:
Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@ uhasselt. be
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
which are available at the
Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan -
building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
or which can be downloaded here http://www.uhasselt .be/download/ APengelsUH. doc.
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Wednesday, May 7th , 2007.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address:
jobs@uhasselt. be.
PhD Student in The Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University
Vacature 32/080-18e The Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University has a position available for a PhD Student for the project “Development and Characterisation of Fluorescent Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Nanotechnology and Applications in Advanced Electronic Devices, Chemo- and Bio-sensors”. This project runs in close collaboration with the Institute for Materials Research (IMO):
PhD Student (2x2 years)
(mandate MBW/2006/004-HO-5)
The duration of the position is 2x2 years, with an assessment after 2 years.
Job description
The PhD student will conduct research in the field of molecular imprinted polymers (MIP) which will be used as building blocks for chemo- and biosensors. Conjugated polymers exhibit specific fluorescence characteristics. The project focuses on the changes in fluorescence induced by the target molecule upon binding with the MIP embedded in a matrix of conjugated polymers. The project comprises the study of the underlying mechanism of the observed changes and the design of a specific sensor.
Diploma and profile
Master degree (or equivalent) in either physics, chemistry, biomedical sciences, bio-engineer, engineer in physics, engineer in chemistry or civil engineer. Students in their final year can also apply. The candidate must master either the Dutch or the English language.
Further information
Content job responsibilities:
Prof. dr. Marcel Ameloot (BIOMED), +32 (0)11 26 85 46, marcel.ameloot@uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Dirk Vanderzande (IMO), +32-11-26 83 21, dirk.vanderzande@uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Thomas Cleij (IMO), + 32 (0)11 26 83 10, thomas.cleij@uhasselt.be
content term of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011 26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
which are available at the
Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan -
building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
or which can be downloaded here http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Wednesday, May 7th 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address:
jobs@uhasselt.be.
