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Canada - École Polytechnique de Montréal PhD Scholarship in Solids Mechanics and Composite Materials

PhD Scholarship in Solids Mechanics and Composite Materials, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada

The Mechanical Engineering Department of École Polytechnique de Montréal is recruiting one Ph.D. student in the field of Solids Mechanics and Composite Materials. The project title is: “In-situ mechanical properties identification for a composite material by the finite element updating method based on images obtained by X-ray microtomography“.

X-ray microtomography can be used to generate 3D images of a material. It is possible with this technique to see inside a material and construct 3D representations of the microstructure without inducing damage. The Skyscan-1172 is a device that allows generating 3D microtomography images. In addition, this device can be equipped with a miniature compression machine that allows imaging some samples while being loaded. The team of professor Lévesque is currently working on the development of a methodology that would allow measuring the displacements inside the material based a digital volume correlation (DVC) algorithm.

The objective of this project is to use the measurements of this DVC tool in order to obtain the mechanical properties of the matrix inside a composite material. The approach consists first in generating a Finite Element (FE) mesh of the real material based on the 3D tomography images. Then conduct compressive testing on the sample and obtain the displacements field as a function of the applied load. Finally, the mechanical properties of the matrix simulated into the FE model would be adjusted until the difference between the experimental results and the FE predictions are minimized.

Continue Reading October 22nd, 2008

Canada - Health Canada Postdoc Fellowship in Molecular Endocrine Toxicology

A postdoctoral research position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Michael Wade in the Environmental Health Science & Research Bureau of Health Canada at Tunney’s Pasture, Ottawa. The research focuses on the influence of exposures to anthropogenic substances on hormonal signalling and the consequent effects on development. There is particular interest in the role of thyroid hormone receptors and cell surface estrogen receptors in mediating the adverse developmental effects of such substances. A description of the laboratory and a list of recent publications are located here.

Candidates with experience in molecular biology and cell biology techniques are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. and experience performing molecular biology techniques such as real time RT PCR, Western blots, cell transfection, reporter gene assays, microarray analyses, ChIP, and/or immunofluorescence. Applicants must have experience in three or more of these in order to be considered.

Salaries are at the current NSERC Visiting Scientist Rate (Can$43,724 per year) and the term is for one year with possible renewable for up to two further years.

To apply:
Send curriculum vitae, statement of research interest, and names and contact information of at least two references. Applicants should also be registered with the NSERC Visiting Fellowships in Government Laboratories Program (http://www.nserc.gc.ca/sf_e.asp?nav=sfnav&lbi=3d).

The deadline for submitting applications is Oct 31, 2008 or until the position is filled.
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

Applications should be sent via email to: Mike_Wade@hc-sc.gc.ca

September 17th, 2008

Canada - Dalhousie University Postdoctoral Research Associate in Physical Biology of Bacteria

Postdoctoral position to study the physical biology of subcellular bacterial mechanisms such as self-organization of division proteins (subcellular Min oscillations), export and motility apparatus (pili), and growth and division (peptidoglycan). My general interest is in developing computational models of spatial and temporal structure formation within bacteria, see http://www.physics.dal.ca/~adr

You should have a quantitative PhD and experience in computational modeling or biological physics. The position is available from now until Sept 2009, however the ideal start date is April 2009.

Application
Applicants should submit their CV and up to three letters of recommendation. The position is for one year, though additional funding may become available.

Continue Reading September 1st, 2008

Canada - McMaster University Postdoc Fellowships in Advanced Photovoltaics

Background
McMaster University has recently been granted $4.1M for a Special Project in Photovoltaics by the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) – Centre for Energy in a highly competitive call for proposals. The project is a collaboration between McMaster University and ARISE Technologies of Waterloo, Ontario. The project seeks to transform the energy landscape of Ontario, by developing very high efficiency solar cells at minimum incremental cost to existing technologies, using multi-junction technology on Silicon substrates. The project has a strong research component and a clear commercialization target. This is a 3 year project, beginning in July 2008.

The project is being led by Rafael Kleiman, the Director of the Centre for Emerging Device Technologies (CEDT) and John Preston, the Director of the Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research (BIMR), both housed at McMaster University. The key facilities that will be used in this project are the MBE in the CEDT and a suite of TEM’s in the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (part of the BIMR).

We are seeking highly motivated, ambitious and enthusiastic candidates who are seeking to make an impact in the energy sector through participation in this project as Postdoctoral Fellows. Candidates are expected to have strong individual expertise and be willing to work in an interdisciplinary team setting, including supervision of graduate and undergraduate students. This will be an extraordinary training and career opportunity for the successful candidates.

Positions will have the typical structure of an initial 1 year appointment with renewal after review for a 2nd year. Since this is a 3 year project, the opportunity to see the project to completion through a 3rd year is also possible.

Continue Reading July 16th, 2008

Canada - Ryerson University MS and PhD Studentships in System Dynamics and Control

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Ryerson University has a strong and vibrant research programme with a focus on system design, dynamics, and control. Four Ph.D studentships are immediately available in the areas of Nonlinear Dynamics and Control, Orbit and Attitude Dynamics and Control, Formation Flying, Underactuated Systems, and Fault-Tolerant and Intelligent Control. The research will be supervised by Professor Krishna Kumar, Canada Research Chair and in collaborations with Canadian and American industries. The candidates will have an opportunity to work with these industries on real problems of practical significance.

The research involves theoretical and experimental work. The candidates should have a master’s/doctoral degree in Mathematics/
Aerospace /Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer engineering. The candidates must have a strong background in mathematics, dynamics, and control. Experience with MATLAB is essential. Knowledge of orbital or attitude dynamics is desirable.

Continue Reading July 11th, 2008

Canada - École Polytechnique de Montréal PhD Positions in Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering Department of École Polytechnique de Montréal is recruiting 5 Ph.D. students in the field of solids mechanics applied to advanced materials (composites, nano-composites). The project titles are as follows:

• Mechanical behavior modeling of nano-clay nano-composites. Collaboration École Polytechnique de Montréal – McGill University.
• Manufacturing of nano-clay nano-composites.
• Mechanical behavior prediction of polyimide/carbon composites used at high temperature. Collaboration École Polytechnique de Montréal – Corcordia University – Pratt and Whitney Canada.
• Mechanical behavior modeling of polyimide used at high temperature. Collaboration École Polytechnique de Montréal – National Research Council of Canada – Pratt and Whitney Canada.
• Development of a 3D full-field displacement measurement technique based on X-Ray computed micro-tomography images. Collaboration École Polytechnique de Montréal – Université de Sherbrooke.

The student will have a financial support of $19 000 / year, tax free. The financial support is for three years. The positions are available right now and up to January 2009. Different arrangements can be made.

Continue Reading June 20th, 2008

Canada - University of Saskatchewan MSc Student Opportunity in Water Resources Research

Graduate Student Opportunity
Location: University of Saskatchewan
Academic Program: Department of Geography, or School of Environment and Sustainability

Project: We are seeking a M.Sc. student with an interest in water resources and environmental effects assessment in watersheds.

You will join a Canada Water Network research team of 8 professors from 6 universities, including 6 graduate students, working together to develop The Healthy River Ecosystem Assessment System (THREATS) for assessing and adaptively managing the cumulative effects of human developments on Canadian freshwaters. The project is based at the University of Saskatchewan and led by Dr. Monique Dube, CRC in Aquatic Ecosystem Health Diagnosis.

Continue Reading June 6th, 2008

Canada - Ryerson University PhD Studentships and Postdoc Fellowship in Spacecraft Design, Dynamics, and Control

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Ryerson University has a strong and vibrant research programme involving the development of pico- and femto-satellites (weighing less than 1 kilogram) under Dr. Krishna Kumar, a well known international expert in the area of spacecraft dynamics and control.

Two PhD studentships are available in his areas of research starting from Fall 2008. One Postdoctoral fellowship is available immediately. Dr. Kumars areas of research include Dynamics and Control of Space Systems, Orbit and Attitude Dynamics and Control, Formation Flying, Microsatellite systems, Pico- and Femto-Satellites using Nanotechnology and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS). To pursue research in these exciting areas, the candidates should have a masters degree in Mathematics/Physics/Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/ Electronics/Computer engineering with a strong background in dynamics and control systems, mathematics, system designas well as high GPA and TOEFL score. The candidates with experience in designing real-time controllers and communication systems are also preferable.

Continue Reading December 9th, 2007

USA & Canada - 2008 / 2010 Japan - IMF PhD Scholarship at North American Universities

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies in Economics. This is a scholarship awarded by the International Monetary Fund to high achieving Asian nationals currently pursuing or intending to pursue a PhD in Macroeconomics or a related subject at a leading North American university.

Background:
In 1996 with financial support from the Government of Japan, the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies was created to train selected Asian nationals as applied economists to work at the IMF or in their national governments.

Award:
The scholarship covers all reasonable expenses for two years of graduate study in macroeconomics or a related subject, including one round trip airfare, full university tuition and fees, medical insurance, books and living expenses. The scholarship has an internship component at the IMF.

Continue Reading December 4th, 2007

Canada - University of British Columbia PhD Studentship in Climate Downscaling

Ph.D. studentship in climate downscaling, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

A Canadian research network on climate downscaling has provided funding for a Ph.D./M.Sc. student in the Dept. of Earth and Ocean Sciences, at the Univ. of British Columbia. Research would involve using machine learning/statistical methods (e.g. neural networks, kernel methods) to downscale the coarse-resolution global climate/weather model outputs to finer, local scales. Applications include precipitation and extreme weather forecasts, and climate change scenarios.

Continue Reading November 27th, 2007