I have currently six research positions available here at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. This project involves the conversion of daily objects (table tops, glass panels) into touch interfaces. More information can be found in the attached press release and

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=9tfFMlje33o& eurl=http: //www.idm. sg/2008/09/ singapore% e2%80%99s- interactive- digital-media- sector-poised- for-breakthrough s/

If you want to be part of the team contributing on this next-generation touch interface, positions available are

1) 2 Research fellow positions - for Ph.D. holders/soon to be Ph.D. holders (avail. From Oct 08 onward)

2) 2 Research engineers- for B.Eng/Masters holders (avail. From Oct 08 onward)

3) 2 Ph.D. studentships- for B.Eng. (stipend and fees included in studentship) - Next intake Jan. 09

Applicants should have their first degree in either Electrical/Electron ic/Computer Engineering or Physics. Please see attached the call for application and newspaper article or visit my website at http://www.ntu. edu.sg/home/ AndyKhong for more information.

Alternatively, please would it be possible to assist by disseminating this to someone whom you think might be interested? Many thanks for your very kind assistance.

Best wishes,
Andy Khong

Firdaus Prabowo
PhD student
Div. Physics & Applied Physics
School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Nanyang Technological University

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PhD in Accounting, Finance and MarketingStockholm University School of Business

Stockholm University School of Business is seeking applications for full-time PhD positions beginning January 2009 in Accounting, Finance and Marketing. Deadline 15th of October 2008. Reference No 617-2438-08

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the positions applicants should have a solid educational background in accounting, finance or marketing. They are also expected to hold at least a Bachelor's degree in the relevant areas. This should include an independent research project, such as a thesis.

Selection criteria

Selection is made on the basis of 1) the applicants' documented knowledge in the relevant subjects, linguistic skills in English (both spoken and written), and analytical, critical, thinking ability and creativity; 2) a letter of intent outlining applicant's planned research topic; 3) a personal interview; and finally, 4) two academic references.

To be included in the application are a short presentation of yourself, the reasons why you think you are suitable for the position, curriculum vitae, and copies of all certificates and the independent research project report (thesis) completed within the remit of the Bachelor's or Master's degree.

Application form:

http://www.fek. su.se/Forskar/ Bilagor/Applicat ion_form_ doctoral_ programme. doc

Terms of employment

The research program comprises 48 full-time months, thus, these positions involve PhD-employment during this period only.

For further information contact: Director of Doctoral Studies, Torkild Thanem, Telephone: +46 8 16 46 43, e-mail tt@fek.su.se.

Trade union representatives: Bo Ekengren, SACO, Lisbeth Häggberg, Fackförbundet ST tel. +46 8 16 20 00 switch board, and Gunnar Stenberg, SEKO, tel. +46 70 316 43 41.

Relevant websites for further information

Stockholm University: www.su.se
School of Business: www.fek.su.se/ index_eng. html

Applications labelled with Reference No 617-2438-08 should be sent no later than 15 October 2008 to:

Stockholm University
Registrator/ PÄ
SE-106 91 Stockholm
Sweden

or by fax +46 8 16 38 66 or e-mail: registrator@ su.se.

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University of Lugano
Funded PhD Student Position in Organization Theory
Institute of Management
Faculty of Economics

The University of Lugano invites applications to the Organization and Management Theory stream of the PhD program in Economics. Student with an interest in organizational theory and strategic management are particularly encouraged to apply. With its emphasis on rigorous training and creative high quality research the Faculty of Economics of the University of Lugano provides a solid first step toward the development of a successful international academic career.

Successful candidates will join the Center for Organizational research (CORe), the new project-based research center created within the Faculty of Economics. The current full time faculty members are Alessandro Lomi, Erik Larsen, Filippo Carlo Wezel, Nikolaus Beck, Paulo Gonçalves and Gianluca Carnabuci. The research interests represented within the CORe include, but are not limited to, demographic models of organizations in industry, processes of inter-firm mobility, decision-theoretic and ecological models of market entry and exit, system dynamics models of organizational and business processes, the analysis of social networks within and between organizations, simulation models for the study of industrial and corporate change, theories of organizational emergence, growth and innovation, and behavioral models of queuing processes.

The position is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation through the research project “Networks of influence: within and between firms impact of upper echelon’s mobility”. Successful applicants will work as teaching and research assistants within the Institute of Management. Admission to the Ph.D. program is highly competitive. Admission decisions are based on the candidates' background, interests and potential for academic achievement. To satisfy the minimum criteria for consideration, applicants must have completed a Master degree in management, economics, sociology, psychology, or closely related fields prior to joining the program. A keen interest and a previous knowledge of quantitative empirical research is essential. The official language of the Ph.D. program is English.

The applications received before the 15th of November 2008 will receive priority.

For further information, including detailed application instructions, candidates may contact directly Professor Filippo Carlo Wezel (wezelf@lu.unisi. ch).

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Research Doctoral Scholarships

The University of Teesside is offering three full-time Research Doctoral Scholarships across the broad theme of business applied to any area of the public, private or voluntary sectors or partnership working between them. Key areas of research strength within Teesside Business School (TBS) are around public sector management, public governance, HRM, urban and rural regeneration, leisure and tourism, marketing, organisational learning, leadership and strategy. Applications in these areas would be particularly welcome. The award/s will be for a period of three years and include fees (home/EU or international rate) and an annual stipend of £12,940. It is anticipated that the successful candidates will, through their research, also contribute to the delivery of business and/or business-related programmes within TBS for a maximum of 6 hours a week. Successful applicants should be in a position to take up the scholarship by November 2008.

For an informal discussions about these studentships please contact Dr Tom Mordue, Assistant Dean (Research), Teesside Business School: T.Mordue@Tees. ac.uk. Phone: +44 (0)1642 342808.

Research Doctoral Scholarships applicants should have at least an upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification and ideally a postgraduate qualification. The minimum English language entry level is IELTS 6.5 with no grade below 6.0 or equivalent.

To apply for a scholarship you must contact the Graduate Research School for an application form:

University of Teesside Research Doctoral Scholarships
Graduate Research School
University of Teesside
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BA
UK
Email: graduateresearchsch ool@tees. ac.uk or tel: +44 (0)1642 738033

Closing date: 27 October 2008

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University of Lugano
Teaching & Research Assistant / Ph.D. position in Accounting & Finance
Swiss Finance Institute

The Faculty of Economics of the University of Lugano, Switzerland, opens an assistant position in Accounting & Financial Management, starting in Fall 2008. The main responsibility will be to support the teaching of accounting and valuation courses and to assist empirical research projects particularly in the field of corporate governance. It is encouraged that the candidate will begin a Ph.D. at the Swiss Finance Institute or at the Faculty of Economics in Lugano.

The successful candidate will be integrated in a young, strongly research oriented team. For further information on research activity, please visit the web-site: http://www.istfin. eco.unisi. ch and links therein.

The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications:

* Master in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, with strong foundation in quantitative methods
* Excellent knowledge in accounting (particularly IFRS and European GAAP)
* Interest in Empirical Accounting & Finance, particularly Event Study Analysis
* Econometric proficiency is a plus, e.g., Time Series Analysis
* Programming and database experience is a plus as well as familiarity and experience in gathering and processing accounting and financial data
* Excellent command of English and either Italian or German

Closing date for applications is October 30, 2008, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The position starts as soon as possible.

Please submit your application with a complete CV (email preferred) to:
Prof. Dr. Eric Nowak
Chair of Financial Management and Accounting
Swiss Finance Institute
University of Lugano
Via Guiseppe Buffi 13
CH-6904 Lugano
Phone +41-58-666-4637
Fax +41-58-666-4647
email nowake@lu.unisi. ch

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Mary Immaculate College
Postgraduate Scholarships
in Theology and Religious Studies
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
Applications are invited immediately for postgraduate scholarships in theology at Mary Immaculate College, commencing Spring Semester 2009. The scholarships, which are valued at ca €16,000 p.a., will be awarded on a two or three year basis depending on whether candidates satisfy university requirements for registration as fulltime MA or PhD students.

Of particular interest to the Department of Theology & Religious Studies are graduates with expertise not only in theology but preferably also in history or sociology, and who are interested in researching in ecclesiology, particularly where this interfaces with pastoral theology and canon law, with a view to exploring issues of participative leadership that have historical precedents.

Applications consisting of CV, two academic referees, and a covering letter detailing research experience and interests should reach Deirdre Franklin, Department of Theology & Religious Studies, Mary Immaculate College, Sth Circular Rd Limerick, by November 7th, 2008 (Tel. + 353 61 204507, deirdre.franklin@ mic.ul.ie).

Academic Enquiries may be addressed to:

Dr. Eugene Duffy, Lecturer in Theology and Religious Studies
Tel.+353 61 204968 Email: eugene.duffy@ mic.ul.ie

Further information: www.mic.ul.ie/ theology

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PhD Position in Accounting
University of Amsterdam Faculty of Economics and Business / Amsterdam Business School
Amsterdam, 1018WB (Noord-Holland) , hours per week

Job description
The project is entitled: The Construction of Assurance Expertise on Sustainability

The past decade has seen the emergence of practice in assurance on sustainability reports (‘sustainability assurance') with high profile professional accountancy bodies such as the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, placing the development of a sustainability assurance standard near the top of its strategic agenda. This in-depth longitudinal field study aims to enhance our theoretical and empirical understanding of the processes surrounding the emergence of sustainability assurance. Empirically, the study will examine the role and focus of key actors in the emergence of assurance concentrating on: how competing claims to professional expertise in sustainability assurance have been constructed and legitimised; the dominant and shifting assurance discourses; and how target audiences have reacted to these discourses. Theoretically, the study will draw on frameworks derived from Actor Network Theory and neo-institutional theory. The study calls for a broad range of research methods competencies, particularly in qualitative methods, an excellent ability think conceptually, competence in research liaison with organizations and high level individuals, and excellent external presentation skills.

Requirements

Required education/skills: University Graduate

* Master's (MSc) in the area of accounting (or equivalent) with excellent examination results in both course work and the MSc thesis component;
* Interest and experience in field research (for example, in the MSc thesis);
* Demonstrated Mastery of both written and spoken English;
* Conviction to complete the requirements toward a PhD degree within four years.

Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s) :
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Economics)

Organization
University of Amsterdam
Faculty of Economics and Business / Amsterdam Business School
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch capital. As well as a world center for business and research, Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The University of Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research Universities.

The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at the Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) provides academic courses in accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics, and econometrics. It also conducts international research in these areas. The Amsterdam Business School and the Amsterdam School of Economics form part of the FEB.

Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: see below
Additional conditions of employment:
The appointment will initially be for 18 months, to be extended to a total of 4 years upon excellent performance (an evaluation will be held after 14 months). The salary will be in accordance with the University regulations for academic personnel, and will range from € 2,000 (first year) up to a maximum of € 2,558 (final year) gross per month. The collective employment agreement of the Dutch universities will be applicable. The PhD thesis should be finalised within four years. In this period, the candidate will also be expected to do some teaching (20% of the time).

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Professor Brendan O'Dwyer
Telephone number: 31 20 525 4260
E-mail address: b.g.d.odwyer@ uva.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:

* About the organization (http://www.uva. nl/start. cfm/la=en/ th=main)
* About the department (http://www.abs. uva.nl/)
* About the function (http://www.uva. nl/vacatures/ vacatures. cfm/6FFD1F92- 1321-B0BE- 6890350BCDF7D43B)

Application
You can apply for this job before 21-11-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:

University of Amsterdam Business School, Personnel Department
Bernadette Clemens
Roetersstraat 11
1018 WB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
E-mail: applications- feb@uva.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT 08-5037.

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2 PhD Positions
Reproductive Biology Research Cluster, School of Ag, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Sciences Centre

PhD Projects available include the regulation of MHC-1 expression during preimplantation embryo development and molecular analysis of mammalian oocyte maturation

Dr Trudee Fair

The Reproductive Biology Research Cluster (RBRC) was established in UCD in 2007. The Cluster comprises a group of highly motivated, internationally recognized scientists from UCD and Teagasc whose research interests focus on fertility in domestic animals using cutting edge technologies, established animal models, in vitro tissue culture and bioinformatic tools for the analysis of reproductive tissues (follicles, oocytes, embryos, uterus). Sample collection and initial processing will be carried out at UCD’s Lyons Research Farm.

The Cluster has recently been award a multi-million Euro grant from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) to address specific aspects of female infertility focusing on events in the days immediately before and after fertilization. The overall objective is to identify genes, proteins and other complex molecules, and their expression patterns, in bovine ovarian follicles, oocytes, embryos, cervix and uterus that are responsible for, or are markers of, infertility.

Project Descirption
PhD Projects available include the regulation of MHC-1 expression during preimplantation embryo development and molecular analysis of mammalian oocyte maturation. The endpoint of these experiments is to increase our understanding of the factors, which control the developmental potential of mammalian oocytes and embryos, ultimately leading to the establishment of pregnancy.

Lab work will include mRNA and protein analysis of mammalian reproductive tissues using a range of both standard biotechnology tools such as sequencing, PCR, immunohistochemistr y, western blotting and more innovative bioinformatic dependent methods such as RNASEQ, FAIRESEQ and X-ChIP analysis.
The projects will form part of well structured and carefully supervised PhD programmes according to the University’s postgraduate training policy.

Website
www.ucd.ie/agfoodve t

Terms and conditions
All PhD candidates must hold a minimum of a First or 2.1 honours science degree in, biochemistry or another relevant life science discipline.

All enquires to:
Dr Niamh Mc Loughlin
Project Manager
Reproductive Biology Research Cluster
Phone 00353 1 716 6017
E mail: reproduction@ ucd.ie

Closing Date 24th October 2008

Start Date 01 Dec 2008

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