United Cooperative Offering $10,000 in Scholarship Funds
United Cooperative is offering ten $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are looking to use their education to pursue a career in an agricultural field.
The company says at least five of the scholarships will be awarded to students majoring in an agricultural field, and at least one will be awarded to a student attending a technical school.
Applicants will be judged on their leadership skills, scholastic achievement, extra curricular activities, motivation, and academic and personal goals. To be eligible, the student or the parent must be a patron member of United Cooperative; the student must attend an accredited college, university, or technical school; and the student must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
The scholarships will be paid upon receipt of transcript showing completion of the first semester and proof of registration for the second semester.
The scholarship application deadline is March 1. For more information, call 800-924-2991.
Source: http://www.wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=14&yr=2008
Saturday, February 9, 2008
PhD: Development of a Surgical Force & Motion Analysis System
Department/faculty: Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Level: Master degree
Working hours: 38 hours per week (1 FTE)
Contract: This position has a temporary employment basis of four years (48 months).
Salary: Maximum of € 2558 per month gross with full-time employment
Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
The 3ME Faculty trains committed engineering students and PhD candidates in groundbreaking scientific research in the fields of mechanical, maritime and materials engineering. 3ME is the epitome of a dynamic, innovative faculty, with a European scope that contributes demonstrable economic and social benefits.
The Department of Biomechanical Engineering coordinates education and research activities in the field of mechanical engineering techniques, including modeling and design, to analyze the interaction between medical, biological and technical systems. An important aspect of the research topics is how surgeons control their instruments during complex surgical procedures. For more information see www.misit.nl.
Job description
Minimally invasive surgical techniques require special manual skills. Accurate control of the surgical instruments is of utmost importance for dexterous performance and patient safety. To obtain automated assessment of dexterity, registration of instrument motion and forces is necessary. Combining motion analysis with an analysis of the forces enables the development of metrics and feedback systems to support the surgeon. In this project, the PhD student will integrate motion capture of the surgical instruments with force sensing into one measurement system, as well as develop analysis tools for assessment of skills in surgical tasks. The developed measurement and analysis tools should finally result in the clinical implementation of a surgical training system. The international nature of the research offers opportunities to travel and to work abroad. An applicability orientation is reflected by the department’s support to start-up companies.
The project is funded by Medical Delta - Health, Science & Technology (www.medicaldelta.nl), a consortium of Delft University of Technology, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus University Medical Centre Rotterdam (Erasmus MC), Leiden University and Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC). The research is conducted in close collaboration with LUMC and covers one clinical PhD student at LUMC and one in Biomechanical Engineering at DUT.
Requirements
The Department of Biomechanical Engineering is looking for outstanding engineers with an M.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and/or biomedical engineering. The candidate should have a broad interest in mechanical design and sensor technology, preferably with experience in the field of human-machine interaction. Experience in programming languages such as Matlab or C++ is a requisite. The candidate must have an affinity for working in the medical field.
Conditions of employment
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, a free ADSL connection at home, and the opt
http://www.vacaturesindelft.nl/vacature.php?id=1040&lang=eng
Level: Master degree
Working hours: 38 hours per week (1 FTE)
Contract: This position has a temporary employment basis of four years (48 months).
Salary: Maximum of € 2558 per month gross with full-time employment
Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
The 3ME Faculty trains committed engineering students and PhD candidates in groundbreaking scientific research in the fields of mechanical, maritime and materials engineering. 3ME is the epitome of a dynamic, innovative faculty, with a European scope that contributes demonstrable economic and social benefits.
The Department of Biomechanical Engineering coordinates education and research activities in the field of mechanical engineering techniques, including modeling and design, to analyze the interaction between medical, biological and technical systems. An important aspect of the research topics is how surgeons control their instruments during complex surgical procedures. For more information see www.misit.nl.
Job description
Minimally invasive surgical techniques require special manual skills. Accurate control of the surgical instruments is of utmost importance for dexterous performance and patient safety. To obtain automated assessment of dexterity, registration of instrument motion and forces is necessary. Combining motion analysis with an analysis of the forces enables the development of metrics and feedback systems to support the surgeon. In this project, the PhD student will integrate motion capture of the surgical instruments with force sensing into one measurement system, as well as develop analysis tools for assessment of skills in surgical tasks. The developed measurement and analysis tools should finally result in the clinical implementation of a surgical training system. The international nature of the research offers opportunities to travel and to work abroad. An applicability orientation is reflected by the department’s support to start-up companies.
The project is funded by Medical Delta - Health, Science & Technology (www.medicaldelta.nl), a consortium of Delft University of Technology, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus University Medical Centre Rotterdam (Erasmus MC), Leiden University and Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC). The research is conducted in close collaboration with LUMC and covers one clinical PhD student at LUMC and one in Biomechanical Engineering at DUT.
Requirements
The Department of Biomechanical Engineering is looking for outstanding engineers with an M.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and/or biomedical engineering. The candidate should have a broad interest in mechanical design and sensor technology, preferably with experience in the field of human-machine interaction. Experience in programming languages such as Matlab or C++ is a requisite. The candidate must have an affinity for working in the medical field.
Conditions of employment
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, a free ADSL connection at home, and the opt
http://www.vacaturesindelft.nl/vacature.php?id=1040&lang=eng
Indonesia-NewZealand Development Scholarships
New Zealand Development Scholarships – Public category (NZDS-Public) and Open category (NZDS-Open).
Within the New Zealand bilateral development assistance programme for Indonesia, up to ten NZDS-Public and three NZDS-Open scholarships will be offered to eligible Indonesian citizens for study beginning in the 2009 academic year. In the event of insufficient NZDS-Public applications that meet the criteria, a correspondingly greater number of NZDS-Open places will be made available.
The scholarships are available to public servants, lecturers from academic institutions, and also to members of non-government organisations and private sector and other agencies, (preferably organisations and agencies who are working in partnership with NZAID). The NZDS scholarships are for postgraduate study, primarily for Masters level qualifications, but a small number of scholarships for Doctorate (PhD) research are available. Applications for PhD level will only be considered where particularly strong development relevance is demonstrated.
Priority sectors
New Zealand Development Scholarships will be awarded in areas agreed with the Government of Indonesia (BAPPENAS/SEKNEG) as being priority human resources development needs. Priority sectors for 2009 are:
• Rural livelihoods
• Governance
• Basic education
• Human rights
• Conflict prevention and peace building
• In the Health sector, consideration will be given to applicants interested in appropriate study options directly related to community-based, primary health, water and sanitation who are from eastern Indonesia (NTB, NTT, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua), Aceh and Nias.
• With regard to Indonesia’s avian flu response, and to the sectors of disaster planning and management and the environment/conservation, consideration will be given to applicants from NTB, NTT, Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua, Aceh and Nias and, also to other applicants who meet the Indonesia specific criteria below.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet the following NZDS eligibility criteria before their application will be considered against the selection criteria, including any criteria specific to Indonesia. Applicants must:
• be a citizen of Indonesia (i.e. permanent residents are not eligible to apply);
• be residing in Indonesia, preferably for at least two years prior to application;
• not have citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand or Australia or another country;
• not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds, or who is eligible to hold, citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia or another developed country;
• be aged 17 or over before the scholarship start date;
• be applying to commence a new qualification and not be seeking funding for one already commenced in New Zealand or another country2;
• not have completed, or nearly completed, a qualification at a similar level (i.e. applicants must apply for a higher level qualification than any previously attained), unless strong developmental relevance is demonstrated;
• satisfy the admission requirements of the New Zealand education institution at which the qualification is to be undertaken, including English language criteria;
• have been working in their home country, preferably for at least two years prior to application, including since completing their highest tertiary qualification gained to date;
• be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to Indonesia’s public, private or community sector (as relevant), and to the development of Indonesia in general; and
• be able to take up the scholarship in the academic year for which it is offered.
Applicants cannot:
• be studying full-time at post-secondary level;
• be transferring from another tertiary scholarship (either in New Zealand or in another country) to a NZDS;
• hold, or have held, a New Zealand Government or Australian Government scholarship in the 24 months preceding the scholarship start date; or
• have been terminated from a New Zealand or Australian Government scholarship previously.
In addition, applicants from Indonesia must:
• be no more than 40 years of age at the time of application;
• hold a recognised undergraduate degree if applying for a Masters degree, or a recognised Masters degree if applying for a PhD. The applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent for their highest qualification attained to date. If a different grading system was used, the applicant must submit a certified translated explanation of the grade. Generally, the applicant’s academic background should be relevant to the field of study proposed for study in New Zealand;
• have been working in Indonesia for two years immediately preceding the date of their scholarship application, and have their application approved and officially endorsed by their employing organisation;
• provide honest and accurate answers to all relevant questions on their application form; and
• agree to meet other criteria as agreed in consultation with the Government of Indonesia.
Application Deadline: 20th April 2008
Further information may be obtained at:
http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/library/docs/scholarships-indonesia-cp-nov07.pdf
http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds/index.html
Within the New Zealand bilateral development assistance programme for Indonesia, up to ten NZDS-Public and three NZDS-Open scholarships will be offered to eligible Indonesian citizens for study beginning in the 2009 academic year. In the event of insufficient NZDS-Public applications that meet the criteria, a correspondingly greater number of NZDS-Open places will be made available.
The scholarships are available to public servants, lecturers from academic institutions, and also to members of non-government organisations and private sector and other agencies, (preferably organisations and agencies who are working in partnership with NZAID). The NZDS scholarships are for postgraduate study, primarily for Masters level qualifications, but a small number of scholarships for Doctorate (PhD) research are available. Applications for PhD level will only be considered where particularly strong development relevance is demonstrated.
Priority sectors
New Zealand Development Scholarships will be awarded in areas agreed with the Government of Indonesia (BAPPENAS/SEKNEG) as being priority human resources development needs. Priority sectors for 2009 are:
• Rural livelihoods
• Governance
• Basic education
• Human rights
• Conflict prevention and peace building
• In the Health sector, consideration will be given to applicants interested in appropriate study options directly related to community-based, primary health, water and sanitation who are from eastern Indonesia (NTB, NTT, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua), Aceh and Nias.
• With regard to Indonesia’s avian flu response, and to the sectors of disaster planning and management and the environment/conservation, consideration will be given to applicants from NTB, NTT, Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua, Aceh and Nias and, also to other applicants who meet the Indonesia specific criteria below.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet the following NZDS eligibility criteria before their application will be considered against the selection criteria, including any criteria specific to Indonesia. Applicants must:
• be a citizen of Indonesia (i.e. permanent residents are not eligible to apply);
• be residing in Indonesia, preferably for at least two years prior to application;
• not have citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand or Australia or another country;
• not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds, or who is eligible to hold, citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia or another developed country;
• be aged 17 or over before the scholarship start date;
• be applying to commence a new qualification and not be seeking funding for one already commenced in New Zealand or another country2;
• not have completed, or nearly completed, a qualification at a similar level (i.e. applicants must apply for a higher level qualification than any previously attained), unless strong developmental relevance is demonstrated;
• satisfy the admission requirements of the New Zealand education institution at which the qualification is to be undertaken, including English language criteria;
• have been working in their home country, preferably for at least two years prior to application, including since completing their highest tertiary qualification gained to date;
• be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to Indonesia’s public, private or community sector (as relevant), and to the development of Indonesia in general; and
• be able to take up the scholarship in the academic year for which it is offered.
Applicants cannot:
• be studying full-time at post-secondary level;
• be transferring from another tertiary scholarship (either in New Zealand or in another country) to a NZDS;
• hold, or have held, a New Zealand Government or Australian Government scholarship in the 24 months preceding the scholarship start date; or
• have been terminated from a New Zealand or Australian Government scholarship previously.
In addition, applicants from Indonesia must:
• be no more than 40 years of age at the time of application;
• hold a recognised undergraduate degree if applying for a Masters degree, or a recognised Masters degree if applying for a PhD. The applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent for their highest qualification attained to date. If a different grading system was used, the applicant must submit a certified translated explanation of the grade. Generally, the applicant’s academic background should be relevant to the field of study proposed for study in New Zealand;
• have been working in Indonesia for two years immediately preceding the date of their scholarship application, and have their application approved and officially endorsed by their employing organisation;
• provide honest and accurate answers to all relevant questions on their application form; and
• agree to meet other criteria as agreed in consultation with the Government of Indonesia.
Application Deadline: 20th April 2008
Further information may be obtained at:
http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/library/docs/scholarships-indonesia-cp-nov07.pdf
http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds/index.html
Italy: Associate Professor of International Relations, University of Trento
Full-time Associate Professor in International Relations with an emphasis on international institutions and regimes
The faculty of Sociology of the University of Trento seeks to appoint a full-time associate professor in the field of International Relations, starting in the academic year 2008-2009. It is a tenured position with the salary and conditions of an Italian associate professor.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, an excellent publication record and an equivalent position in a (non-Italian or Italian) university. A proven ability to attract outside funding will be highly considered. The successful applicant will contribute to teaching and research in the field of International Relations, in particular in the field of international institutions and regimes. Candidates who can also contribute in the area of the EU’s global role are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate is expected to teach courses at the undergraduate level at the faculty of Sociology, and at the MA and Ph.D. level at the multidisciplinary graduate School of International Studies. S/he will also have to supervise MA and PhD as well as undergraduate theses. Because graduate-level teaching will be in English, an excellent (oral and written) knowledge of the latter language is a prerequisite. However, the successful candidate, if not Italian, is required to acquire a good working knowledge of the Italian language within the first year of her/his appointment. It is expected that the successful candidate will assist in the management of the multidisciplinary Ph.D. programme in international Studies.
The University of Trento is one of Italy’s youngest public universities and is consistently ranked amongst the best in the country. The faculty of Sociology in particular, has consistently occupied first place, ever since rankings of university departments were introduced in Italy.
Applications must include a CV; a list of publications; an outline of current and planned research projects; outlines of proposed courses at the Ph.D. and Master levels, as well as letters from three referees. The application deadline is March 31, 2008. Applications arriving after the deadline will be disregarded, even if sent before March 31, 2008. Short-listed candidates will be invited to visit the Faculty of Sociology and deliver a lecture at the School of International Studies by the end of May or the beginning of June 2008. The successful candidate is expected to take up residence in Trento. The University of Trento is an equal-opportunity employer and particularly invites applications from female candidates.
Please send applications to: Dr. Ton Notermans, School of International Studies, University of Trento, Via Verdi 8/10, I-38100 Trento Italy
For further information please contact Dr. Notermans at the School of Interrnational Studies, phone +390461883150, Fax: +390461883152, email: ton.notermans[ at ]sis.unitn.it , URL: http://portale.unitn.it/drsis
Ton Notermans PhD
School of International Studies
University of Trento
Via Verdi 8/10
I - 38100 Trento (TN), Italy
Phone: +39 0461 883150
Fax: +39 0461 883152
URL: http://portale.unitn.it/drsis
Deadline: March 31, 2008
The faculty of Sociology of the University of Trento seeks to appoint a full-time associate professor in the field of International Relations, starting in the academic year 2008-2009. It is a tenured position with the salary and conditions of an Italian associate professor.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, an excellent publication record and an equivalent position in a (non-Italian or Italian) university. A proven ability to attract outside funding will be highly considered. The successful applicant will contribute to teaching and research in the field of International Relations, in particular in the field of international institutions and regimes. Candidates who can also contribute in the area of the EU’s global role are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate is expected to teach courses at the undergraduate level at the faculty of Sociology, and at the MA and Ph.D. level at the multidisciplinary graduate School of International Studies. S/he will also have to supervise MA and PhD as well as undergraduate theses. Because graduate-level teaching will be in English, an excellent (oral and written) knowledge of the latter language is a prerequisite. However, the successful candidate, if not Italian, is required to acquire a good working knowledge of the Italian language within the first year of her/his appointment. It is expected that the successful candidate will assist in the management of the multidisciplinary Ph.D. programme in international Studies.
The University of Trento is one of Italy’s youngest public universities and is consistently ranked amongst the best in the country. The faculty of Sociology in particular, has consistently occupied first place, ever since rankings of university departments were introduced in Italy.
Applications must include a CV; a list of publications; an outline of current and planned research projects; outlines of proposed courses at the Ph.D. and Master levels, as well as letters from three referees. The application deadline is March 31, 2008. Applications arriving after the deadline will be disregarded, even if sent before March 31, 2008. Short-listed candidates will be invited to visit the Faculty of Sociology and deliver a lecture at the School of International Studies by the end of May or the beginning of June 2008. The successful candidate is expected to take up residence in Trento. The University of Trento is an equal-opportunity employer and particularly invites applications from female candidates.
Please send applications to: Dr. Ton Notermans, School of International Studies, University of Trento, Via Verdi 8/10, I-38100 Trento Italy
For further information please contact Dr. Notermans at the School of Interrnational Studies, phone +390461883150, Fax: +390461883152, email: ton.notermans[ at ]sis.unitn.it , URL: http://portale.unitn.it/drsis
Ton Notermans PhD
School of International Studies
University of Trento
Via Verdi 8/10
I - 38100 Trento (TN), Italy
Phone: +39 0461 883150
Fax: +39 0461 883152
URL: http://portale.unitn.it/drsis
Deadline: March 31, 2008
Italy: PhD Scholarships in International Studies, University of Trento
PhD Scholarships
Multidisciplinary PhD Programme in International Studies
School of International Studies, University of Trento*, Italy
The University of Trento is now inviting applications from qualified candidates for its three-year PhD Programme in International Studies. This highly structured multidisciplinary programme is composed of a minimum of 200 hours of coursework. Students follow a common curriculum in International studies, methodology, research design, and history, and attend advanced seminars in their major and minor subjects, chosen from amongst the disciplines of Economics, Law, and Politics & Society.
The coursework is concentrated in the first year, with the third semester being devoted to the completion of the research proposal. At least one semester must be spent abroad for research. The school invites applications across the whole range of disciplines comprising international studies, but particularly encourages students who intend to carry out research in the following areas: European and International Politics; European, Comparative and International Law; Open Economy Macroeconomics, International Trade and International Financial History. One scholarship will be reserved for applicants with a research project in the area of Trans-national Crime. An additional scholarship is reserved for candidates with a research project in the area of Politics of European and Regional Integration.
The programme is conducted entirely in English and will be taught by members of the university’s multi-national faculty. No tuition fees apply. The programme offers number of full scholarships renewable for three years subject to satisfactory academic appraisal. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and will be augmented by 50% for authorised research periods spent abroad. At least 50% of the admitted candidates will be offered scholarships.
Application Deadline: March 17, 2008.
For further details, consult our website http://portale.unitn.it/drsis or contact us: (School of International Studies, University of Trento, Via Verdi 8/10, I-38100 Trento (TN), Italy, phone: +39 0461 883150, email: phd[ at ]sis.unitn.it),
* The University of Trento is currently ranked number 411 in the THES World University Ranking.
Ton Notermans PhD
School of International Studies
University of Trento
Via Verdi 8/10
I - 38100 Trento (TN), Italy
Phone: +39 0461 883150
Fax: +39 0461 883152
URL: http://portale.unitn.it/drsis
Multidisciplinary PhD Programme in International Studies
School of International Studies, University of Trento*, Italy
The University of Trento is now inviting applications from qualified candidates for its three-year PhD Programme in International Studies. This highly structured multidisciplinary programme is composed of a minimum of 200 hours of coursework. Students follow a common curriculum in International studies, methodology, research design, and history, and attend advanced seminars in their major and minor subjects, chosen from amongst the disciplines of Economics, Law, and Politics & Society.
The coursework is concentrated in the first year, with the third semester being devoted to the completion of the research proposal. At least one semester must be spent abroad for research. The school invites applications across the whole range of disciplines comprising international studies, but particularly encourages students who intend to carry out research in the following areas: European and International Politics; European, Comparative and International Law; Open Economy Macroeconomics, International Trade and International Financial History. One scholarship will be reserved for applicants with a research project in the area of Trans-national Crime. An additional scholarship is reserved for candidates with a research project in the area of Politics of European and Regional Integration.
The programme is conducted entirely in English and will be taught by members of the university’s multi-national faculty. No tuition fees apply. The programme offers number of full scholarships renewable for three years subject to satisfactory academic appraisal. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and will be augmented by 50% for authorised research periods spent abroad. At least 50% of the admitted candidates will be offered scholarships.
Application Deadline: March 17, 2008.
For further details, consult our website http://portale.unitn.it/drsis or contact us: (School of International Studies, University of Trento, Via Verdi 8/10, I-38100 Trento (TN), Italy, phone: +39 0461 883150, email: phd[ at ]sis.unitn.it),
* The University of Trento is currently ranked number 411 in the THES World University Ranking.
Ton Notermans PhD
School of International Studies
University of Trento
Via Verdi 8/10
I - 38100 Trento (TN), Italy
Phone: +39 0461 883150
Fax: +39 0461 883152
URL: http://portale.unitn.it/drsis
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