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Description : Title: Experimental Measurement and Modeling of the Thermodynamic Properties of Electrolyte Solutions with chemical equilibrium. Keywords: thermodynamics, statistical physics, molecular simulation, energy and process engineering.

Location: ENSTA, Chemical Engineering Dept., 32 Boulevard Victor, 75015 Paris, France. Supervisors: Walter Fürst and Patrice Paricaud. Electrolyte solutions are encountered in many industrial applications, and the determination of their thermodynamic properties is often crucial to the design and optimization of chemical processes Because of strong deviations from ideality in these solutions, the prediction of thermodynamic propréiétés of these systems remains a challenge. The modeling of these systems implies using molecular based models and the laws of statistical thermodynamics. The thermodynamic models are usually extensions of models for nonelectrolyte mixtures obtained by adding a specific term to take into account the electrostatic interactions between ions. However, these models are accurate only if they also take into account the interactions between ions and molecular species, i.e. the phenomena of solvation of ions by solvent molecules.

The aim of the thesis is twofold. First, it consists of the development of a new model incorporating a term for the original representation of solvation. The development of this new model can be made with the help of data generated by molecular simulation. As in the case of an equation of state electrolyte previously developed in our laboratory, the model should have predictive features. Secondly, we will apply the thermodynamic model to systems with a strong industrial interest and exhibiting chemical equilibria (sulfur-iodine cycle for hydrogen production, solvent mixtures, metal complexes, absorption of acid gases, …). This part of the work will use data from the literature and new speciation measurements. These new measurements will provide the experimental aspect of the thesis. This thesis wil allow students to deepen their knowledge in many scientific areas: thermodynamics, statistical physics, condensed matter, numerical methods and experimental measurements. Candidates should have strong skills in mathematics, numerical methods, statistical physics and thermodynamics, allowing them to be autonome. Experience in programming and modeling of phase equilibria will be particularly appreciated. Contacts: Send your CV, a covering letter and if possible reference letters to Patrice Paricaud (patrice.paricaud @ ensta.fr), and Walter Fürst (walter.furst @ ensta.fr)

Homepage : www.ensta.fr

Category : PhD thesis

Contact address : ENSTA, Chemical Engineering Dept., 32 Boulevard Victor, 75015 Paris, France.
Keywords : thermodynamics, statistical physics, molecular simulation, energy and process engineering.

Hecse admits new students roughly once a year depending on available funding.

Application:
Applicants can submit both pre-applications and full applications.

A pre-application is submitted, if the applicant does not yet have a supervisor within Hecse.
Applicants who have been accepted by a supervisor in the pre-application phase or students that already have a supervisor within Hecse can submit a full application.
Both applications are submitted electronically.

Curriculum vitae:
A curriculum should be at most three pages long and include among others the applicant’s personal information (name, contact information, age), education (institutions, degrees, grade average) and work experience.

Diplomas:
Electronic copies (scanned pdf) of relevant diplomas should be included both in the pre-application and the full application. Relevant diplomas are, e.g., diplomas for MSc and BSc degrees.

Applicants that are accepted for Hecse positions must submit officially confirmed (paper) copies of relevant diplomas when registering for PhD studies at the universities.

Diplomas must be in Finnish, Swedish or English. If not, they must be translated and the translations must be officially confirmed.

Applicants who have already been accepted as post-graduate students by the University of Helsinki or Helsinki University of Technology can use the normal Finnish style of confirming copies. There is no need for official confirmation of the diplomas.
Duration of Hecse funding:
The funded doctoral student positions will start on 1 January, 2010 at the earliest. Funding is provided until the projected completion of the PhD studies, maximally for 48 months

Applicants should state for how long a period they would prefer funding and when the funding period would start. In normal cases, the period would start on 1 January 2010 (the earliest), but in some cases the funding period may start later (e.g., if the applicant already has some other funding/work commitment for the spring of 2010, the period could start on 1 August 2010).

Hecse expects students to finish their PhD degrees in 4 years and will take this into account when providing funding. If the applicant is not a fresh MSc graduate, he or she should describe the current status of his or her PhD studies and research. The applicant must state the estimated date of the PhD defense, and in such cases the date is expected to be roughly four years from the start of the PhD studies (not from the enrollment to Hecse). Admission to Hecse is based both on studies and research so far, as well as on the plan to complete them.

Eligibility:
The applicant is expected to have a Master or Licentiate degree, as well as an interest in scientific research and the work of a researcher. The applicants, if accepted, are expected to engage themselves in full-time research and study for a maximum of four years. They are also expected to participate in the events organized by the graduate school. The progress of the research has to be reported periodically to the school.

Research and study plan:
Full applications must include a detailed research and study plan for the whole period of PhD studies from start to finish. The plan should include at least the following sections (4-5 pages)
1. State of the art of the research sub-field
2. Planned research including methods
3. Expected research results and time schedule including expected dissertation date
4. Concrete goals for the first two years of study
5. Financing plan. The financing plan must indicate how the applicant is going to finance his or her full-time post-graduate studies. The plan should be as precise as possible. If the applicant are applying only for funding from Hecse this should be indicated in the financing plan.
6. References

Also pre-applications may include a research and study plan.

Salary:
The salary for a doctoral student is based on levels 1 – 4 of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel of the university salary system. With the salary component based on personal work performance the overall salary range is 1 608 – 3 209 euros per month.

Selection:
Admission to Hecse is based on the quality of the research and study plan, previous studies and research (if applicable), financing plan, recommendation from a supervisor in Hecse, and other possible indicators.

Source: http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/hecse/application-faq-2009.html

22 Ph.D. Positions are available in the following scientific work areas: Neurobiology of Cells and Networks, Modelling of Neural Systems, Neuromorphic Hardware, Neuro-Electronic Interfaces, Computational Principles in Neural Architectures, Mechanisms of Learning and Plasticity.

This ‘Marie-Curie Initial Training Network’ (funded by the EU) involves 15 groups at European Research Universities, Research Centers and Industrial Partners in 6 countries.

Ph.D. students will participate in an exciting research programme and will receive a strongly interdisciplinary training in all scientific areas involved as well as in additional skills (planned training workshops). The program also includes extended stays in several partner laboratories (about 4 months in 2-3 different locations). Ph.D. degrees will be awarded by the universities of the partner groups. Each position is funded for up to 3 years.

Requirements

Applicants with an excellent degree (Master of Science, Diploma, earned since September 2005) in Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics and the strong wish to actively contribute to an interdisciplinary research activity are invited to apply.

Deadline

The application deadline is 20 August 2009 and the work should start between October 2009 and July 2010

Application

For details go to:

http://facets.kip.uni-heidelberg.de/ITN/

Source http://facets.kip.uni-heidelberg.de/ITN/

Zeitraum Funding will be available starting March 2010
Doctoral students receive financial support for a period of 3 years
PhD position Arbeitsbereich Earth System Modelling http://www.earthsystemschool.mpg.de/ Projektbeschreibung The International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling (IMPRS-ESM), located in Hamburg, Germany, offers fellowships to outstanding students interested in interdisciplinary climate research.Emphasizing the physical system, the School also comprises institutions and scientists from the broader field of Earth sciences, including economics and social sciences. The IMPRS-ESM strives to attract a diversity of talented men and women from all nationalities to research in the Earth system sciences. Tätigkeitsbeschreibung Our doctoral students contribute to the understanding of the Earth system through the application, evaluation and development of a spectrum of Earth system models at different levels of complexity and spatial and temporal scales. Anforderungen

Eligibility

The PhD program is open to applicants holding a German Diplom degree or the equivalent (e.g., Masters degree with written thesis) in physics, geophysical sciences (incl. meteorology and oceanography), chemistry, ecology, mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics, or political science. Vergütung PhD Contract or Stipend Bewerbung

Application

To apply please register online (http://www.earthsystemschool.de/
application.html) and then submit all of the requested application documents.

Deadline

Online registration closes September 8, 2009. Application deadline is September 15, 2009. The selection procedure includes an interview. Please refer to our website: (http://www.earthsystemschool.de/
application.html) The IMPRS-ESM strives to attract a diversity of talented men and women from all nationalities to research in the Earth system sciences. Kontakt IMPRS-ESM Dr. Antje Weitz Bundesstr. 53 20146 Hamburg E-Mail: office.imprs@zmaw.de Weitere Informationen Webseite zum Stellenangebot http://www.earthsystemschool.mpg.de/Application.html Website des Instituts www.mpimet.mpg.de

Source http://www.earthsystemschool.mpg.de/

PhD Student Position, Study mechanisms of integrin regulation in endothelial cells, Germany

A PhD-student position is available to study mechanisms of integrin regulation in endothelial cells and their role for angiogenesis.

We offer an international competitive, inspiring and open academic environment with excellent technical equipment. Applications of students from all countries are welcome.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have a Diploma (PhD–student) in biology or biochemistry and strong experience in standard molecular and cell biology techniques, in biochemistry and in state-of-the-art imaging technologies.
Candidates should have an excellent command of English, good team working skills and enthusiasm.
Salary/Funding:

Funding is available for 3 years and is provided by the Collaborative Research Center “Vascular differentiation and remodelling” (SFB/TR23, www.transregio23.info).

Application Details:
Candidates should send their application (including a CV, a letter of motivation and references)preferably via e-mail to Dr. Emmanouil Chavakis, Principal Investigator, Institute of Cardiovascular Regeneration and III. Department of Internal Medicine, Theodor-Stern-Kai Str. 7, HS25, 60590 Frankfurt a. Main, Germany, email: chavakis-at-em.uni-frankfurt.de

Scholarship Introduction:
Scholarship for Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries 2010/2011 Germany
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is granting scholarships for academic year 2010/2011 to lecturers and graduate students to study in Master Degree and Doctoral Degree in various fields.

Eligibility for Scholarship:
1. Applicant must hold a Bachelor Degree or a Master Degree
2. Applicant must have at least 2 years of related professional experience
3. Applicant must not be older than 32-36 years old (depending on the field of study)
4. Applicant must not be a recipient of another scholarship

How to apply:
1. Application form
2. Hand-signed CV (in europass form)
3. Hand-signed letter of motivation
4. Research proposal (if required by University)
5. Academic letter/s of recommendation from applicant’s university; the letter must have a signature and official stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
6. Professional letter/s of recommendation from applicant’s employer; the letter must have a signature and official stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
7. Confirmation of employment from the employer in applicant’s home country, and if possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon applicant’s return home
8. Proof of language abilities: English – TOEFL or IELTS (Note: Institutional TOEFL will not be accepted); German – if available
9. Certified copies of academic transcripts
10. Certified copies of awarded academic degrees
11. Certified copy of School Leaving Certificate

Application form for Scholarship:

http://www.inter.chula.ac.th/

Important Dates:
Please submit application documents by 31st August 2009.

Source:

http://www.eng.chula.ac.th/?q=en/node/528

PhD scholarship in Lifelong Learning and the Social Psychology of Everyday Life

A three-year PhD scholarship at the PhD School in Lifelong Learning and Social Psychology of Everyday Life at the Department of Psychology and Educational Studies (PAES), The department has a special interest in PhD project proposals within the following areas: Work life studies, e.g. illuminated by individualization/collectivity, learning, or health promotion and strategies University studies, e.g. illuminated by processes of inclusion/exclusion, rethinking problem based project work, or university student’s everyday life Furthermore applications within other research areas of the department are welcomed: Everyday life and learning of children and youth; gender, body, and learning; subject, technology, and social practice; social practice and healthcare, and social entrepreneurship.

The department’s research groups and programs can be found here: http://www.ruc.dk/paes_en/ The Graduate School in Lifelong Learning and the Social Psychology of Everyday Life offers two graduate programs focusing on lifelong learning and everyday social psychology. The Stipend in question will be affiliated to the relevant program in accordance with the PhD application.

For more information please visit: The Graduate School in Lifelong Learning and the Social Psychology of Everyday Life: http://www.ruc.dk/paes_en/phd/ For additional information please contact: – Director of the PhD School, Linda Lundgaard Andersen, the Graduate School in Lifelong Learning, E-mail: lla@ruc.dk – Program Director Charlotte Højholt, the PhD program in Social Psychology of Everyday Life, E-mail: charc@ruc.dk – Academic Coordinator, Mikael Meldstad, E-mail: mdm@ruc.dk, tel. (+45) 4674 2732 The conditions of employment are in accordance with the agreement by the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

The application must encompass:

Application form: http://www.ruc.dk/paes_en/phd/info/application_form_PhD/ Project description (4-6 pages) Schedule – time-frame of the PhD Budget (only if special costs are incurred due to particular empirical studies – or longer stays overseas)
CV Copies of relevant diplomas and exam-papers Copies of relevant recommendations and dissertation statement/statements
The project description must describe the area of interest, the considered methods, and the theoretical approaches. The purpose of the project description is to enable the PhD school to consider the relevance of the project, possible supervisors as well as the likelihood of completion with the timeframe and resources a three-year PhD scholarship provides. In this aspect a time frame is of great importance. It serves as basis for assessing whether the candidate has a realistic estimation of what one is able to complete in three years. The budget should not include own salary.

It is solely a budget for special expenses either related directly to the project (interview transcriptions, advanced statistical analyses, etc.) or special expenses to study/travel abroad during the education. Applications must emailed to mdm-at-ruc.dk as well as be submitted in 5 print copies to: The PhD School in Lifelong Learning and Social Psychology of Everyday Life Roskilde University att. Mikael Meldstad P10, Box 260, 4000 Roskilde Denmark

Closing day:

Monday, 3 August 2009, at 12.00 noon

Application

Visit http://www.ruc.dk/ruc_en/about/positions/Social_Psykology_0709/ for application

Source http://www.ruc.dk/ruc_en/about/positions/Social_Psykology_0709/