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Denmark - Technical University of Denmark PhD Scholarship in Roadmapping for Desgin and Innovation

Applicants are invited for a PhD scholarship at the Department of Management Engineering for appointment 1 January 2009.
Apply before: 21.11.2008 at 12:00 (noon)

The aim of the project is to analyse road-mapping methods, their contexts and their use as a strategy tool in industrial product development and in public governance of strategic research. A critical analysis of the assumptions and theoretical foundation of road-mapping methods will also be part of the research. Road-mapping is seen as a strategic management tool in strategic research, design and innovation activities.

Description of the project
Road-mapping has gained international recognition as part of a broader discussion of R&D management and governance of strategic research. Road-mapping has been developed as a management tool for aligning strategic research, product development and marketing activities. As such it can be used in different contexts for making decision about research strategies and putting priorities on product development, design ideas and investments in innovation.

Much of the scientific literature on road-mapping is rather descriptive and focused on practical use and experiences. There is a need for developing the theoretical foundations as well as the methodology used in road-mapping. Theoretical contributions can be found in the fields of strategic management (with emphasis on learning, decisions and strategising) and innovation economics (with emphasis on path dependencies, clustering of innovations, and trajectories). Also the field of sociology of knowledge and technology might offer relevant contributions with emphasis on the flexibility of interpretations, the building of semiotic networks, and the focus on co-production offers relevant insights into the innovation process.

Continue Reading November 12th, 2008

Denmark - Technical University of Denmark PhD Scholarship in Systems Biology of Salmonella Infection

A 3-year scholarship for graduate study leading to a PhD in engineering is available in a collaborative project between 1) the Center for Systems Microbiology, Dept. of Systems Biology, Technical University of Denmark, 2) University of Copenhagen and 3) Oxford Brookes University.

Supervisors: Professor Peter Ruhdal Jensen and professor Mogens Kilstrup (DTU-Systems Biology)

The project is financed by the Research Council for Technology and production and aims to perform a systems biology analysis of the infection machinery of Salmonella, and the student will be constructing mutants and characterising these by DNA microarray and other analyses. Student will also be involved in computer modelling, part of which will be carried out at Oxford Brookes University.

Applicants are expected to have a Master’s degree and a good background in Molecular Biology/Microbiology. Fluency in English is also required.

Continue Reading October 25th, 2008

Denmark - Danish National Research Foundation PhD Position in Molecular Biology

A PhD position is available at the Danish National Research Foundation “Centre for mRNP Biogenesis and Metabolism” (www.mRNP.dk) at the Department of Molecular Biology, Aarhus University. We are looking for a candidate who is interested in investigating the role of pervasive transcription and the function of non-coding RNA as well as the molecular communication between transcription, mRNA processing/packaging and quality control in yeast or human cells.

Qualification
Candidates trained in genetics, biochemistry and/or cell biology are encouraged to apply

Continue Reading September 17th, 2008

Denmark - University of Copenhagen Postdoctoral Position in Molecular Cell Biology

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Lisa Salcini at BRIC, University of Copenhagen. The group has two lines of research. One focused on identifying and characterizing novel genes and mechanisms involved in epigenetics; the other on endocytosis.

Project description
The project is a “Program of Excellence grant”, funded by The University of Copenhagen. The project focuses on the biological and functional characterization of a newly identified family of enzymes involved in chromatin remodeling. The genetic model system C. elegans will be used to analyze role of these chromatin modifiers in vivo. In particular, we are interested in understanding histone methylation dynamics and its role in embryonic and postembryonic development.

Qualifications
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist, with a PhD in Life Sciences. Strong experience in molecular, cellular biology and/or protein biochemistry is essential. Previous experience in C. elegans genetics is desirable, but not essential.

Place of employment and work
The employment is at BRIC, The University of Copenhagen. BRIC is located close to the center of Copenhagen, in the new Copenhagen Biocenter. BRIC has excellent research facilities in modern laboratories and offers excellent working conditions with exciting possibilities in a young, dynamic and international research environment.

Continue Reading September 17th, 2008

Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Portugal - 13 PhD Positions in New EU Funded Marie Curie Initial Training Network

13 PhD positions in new EU funded Marie Curie Initial Training Network:
DESIRE – Creative Design for Innovation in Science and Technology

Coordinator: Lancaster University, UK

Partners: Eindhoven University of Technology in The Netherlands, Copenhagen Business School in Denmark, University of Milan in Italy, The Portuguese Catholic University in Portugal, University of Aveiro in Portugal, and Philips Research in The Netherlands.

Initial Deadline: 15 September 2008

DESIRE aims to make theoretical contributions to the field of creative design by bringing together expertise in human computer interaction, psychology, arts and design. The network aims to advance our understanding of creative design processes applied in the scientific and technological problem solving. This will lead to the elaboration of (i) theories and models of creative processes in general, and those involved in creative problem solving in particular, and (ii) a toolbox of methods, techniques and systems to support both creative design processes and creativity training.

The network places particular emphasis on the research training to be provided to successful candidates. Thus, each researcher will benefit from a rich training program that will take advantage of both local and network wide activities, as well as of conferences and summer schools.

Applications are invited for 13 studentships on creative design, 4 of which at Lancaster University, UK. The positions are funded by the EU for 36 months. The network requires expertise from various disciplines and the specific requirements as well as details about each individual projects can be found at: http://www.comp.lancs.ac.uk/~corina/DESIRE. Aligned with the specific requirements of each project, the applicants should have a good degree in Computer Science, Psychology, Design or Arts. They should also have the ability to work independently and as part of a group, possess good communication skills, and be able to write high quality technical reports. The working language in this project is English. We encourage applications from all interested students, regardless of gender, race, disability, etc. The network aims to appoint women to at least 40% of the positions.

Continue Reading August 7th, 2008

Denmark - Technical University of Denmark Postoc Positions and PhD Scholarships in Nanophotonics for Terabit Communications

Villum Kann Rasmussen Fonden has recently awarded 25 million kroner to a new Centre of Excellence, NATEC, to perform fundamental research on nanophotonics for terabit communications. In this connection we have a number of openings for postdoctoral and PhD candidates wishing to work in a rapidly evolving area of science and technology, with access to the newest equipment and in an intellectually stimulating atmosphere of highly reputed research groups.

The NATEC Centre will, in particular, perform research on light-matter interaction in semiconductor quantum dots and photonic crystal structures and explore the use of such nanostructured materials for realizing photonic chips operating in the terabit regime. The Centre is a strongly focused effort involving nanofabrication, experimental characterisation based on nanoscopy and ultrafast lasers, fundamental theory including topology optimization, and systems experiments and will provide ample opportunities for cross-fertilization between these areas.

The NATEC Centre is headed by Professor Jesper Mørk (jm@com.dtu.dk) from Department of Photonics Engineering, DTU, and involves the collaboration with 4 other institutes at DTU: Dept. of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Center for Electron Nanoscopy and Danchip.

Continue Reading July 7th, 2008

Denmark - 2008 University of Southern Denmark PhD Scholarship in Engineering

A number of Ph.D.-scholarships at the Faculty of Engineering will be available as of 1st September 2008.

Information about the research areas at the faculty can be found at our homepage: http://www.sdu.dk/tek/

The scholarships may be sought by students who wish to obtain a PhD degree, either without or with a previous Master’s degree, and who have agreed on a PhD project with a supervisor employed at the Faculty of Engineering.

For applicants with a relevant Master’s degree, the scholarship will be for three years of study.

The applications are evaluated based on a number of criteria: the quality of the applicant (publications, grades, references, etc.), the quality of the project, and the degree of co-financing (by the supervisor, a Ph.D.-school, or the applicant). Special consideration will be given to projects with relation to the strategic research areas of the faculty. However, some scholarships will be based on an open competition among the applicants.

Continue Reading June 6th, 2008

Denmark - University of Southern Denmark PhD Position in Mechantronics and Cybernetics

The Mads Clausen Institute for Product Innovation (MCI) at the University of Southern Denmark announces an opening for a Ph.D position within the area of mechatronics and cybernetics in relationship to the Robot-Assisted Polishing (RAP) project.

The MCI, part of the Faculty of Engineering, employs 70 people engaged in research and teaching in the field of product innovation. The Mads Clausen Institute is situated in the completely new university facilities at Alsion in Sonderborg which besides the university has capacity for a research park, a concert hall and a railway station.

The research of this Ph.D position is time critical mechatronic devices that require real time monitoring and control of advanced manufacturing processes. In the RAP case it is to assist a skilled human operator in the different operations involved in polishing a work piece, with an industrial robot equipped with a series of adequate sensors and actuators. We wish to explore the possibility of going towards more autonomy and intelligence for the robotic part, by incorporating such functionalities as automatic online monitoring of the process and diagnosis of the treated surface.

The candidate shall hold an MSc in Engineering or within a field related to the project, and have good programming and practical skills. Since, the project involves discussions with industrial partners on different issues; good communication skills are also desirable. Some knowledge on robotics would also be appreciated.

Continue Reading April 27th, 2008

Denmark - Aalborg University PhD Fellow in Innovation and Business Development

At the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine, Center for Industrial Production several positions as Ph.D. fellow (positions no. 562/06-CIP-28037) are open for appointment from 01.07.2008.

Job description:
Innovation and Business Development

One or two PhD stipends are available within the general study programme Mechanical Engineering in the field of “Innovation and Business Development”.

Methods for creating and selecting innovative ideas in discontinuous.

Methods for developing and operating globally distributed innovation in established firms.

Methods for enabling internal radical innovation.

Qualification requirements:
PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of a stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 18 of January 14, 2008 on the PhD Programme at the Universities. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.

Continue Reading March 27th, 2008

Denmark - Aalborg University PhD Fellow in Intelligent Supply Chains

At the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine, Center for Industrial Production several positions as Ph.D. fellow (positions no. 562/06-CIP-28035) are open for appointment from 01.07.2008.

Job description:
Intelligent Supply Chains

Two PhD stipends are available within the general study programme Mechanical Engineering in the fields of “Business Process Innovation” and “Supply Chain Management”. The PhD projects will address the following areas:

• New methodologies for IT based Innovations in Supply Chains.
• Methods for developing and implementing intelligent supply chain concepts.

The PhD projects will be carried out as industrial action research projects in the global organization of Danfoss (http://www.danfoss.com).

Qualification requirements:
PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of a stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 18 of January 14, 2008 on the PhD Programme at the Universities. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.

Continue Reading March 27th, 2008