Phd Scholarship in Spain & Ireland, Beasiswa Terbaru

Spain - Pompeu Fabra University PhD on Biologically Based Robotics

Employer: Paul F.M.J.Verschure, Technology Department, Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
Laboratory for Synthetic Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive Systems

PhD on biologically based robotics

We have 2 PhD positions in the field of robotics, biomimetics and computational neuroscience in the context of a EU founded project (NeuroCHEM: Biologically inspired computation for chemical sensing), starting now. This is an offer for full-time research positions. The selected candidates will work in a multidiciplinary environment at the Synthetic Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive Systems (SPECS) group at the Institute of Audiovisual Studies (IUA) at the University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain.

Candidates are expected to have a strong mathematical background (engineering, physics, mathematics, etc), and an interest in neuroscience, neural networks, biologically inspired technology and robotics.

Experience with electronics and robotics, and strong programming skills (C++, matlab) will be appreciated. Candidates should be autonomous, creative and able to work in teams in a multidisciplinary environment. As part of their work, the candidates are expected to write high quality scientific papers, and to be involved in the management of the project (deliverables, reports, etc). Therefore a good written and spoken level of English is required.

For further information, contact Dr. Sergi Bermúdez i Badia (sergi.bermudez[ at ]upf.edu).

Application deadline: 30 August 2008

Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Laboratory for Synthetic Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive Systems
Tanger 135, cantonada Llacuna
Barcelona 08018
Spain
Tel: +34 93 542 1366
Website: http://www.specs.upf.edu/
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Ireland - University of Dublin (Trinity College) PhD Scholarship in Polymer Nanocomposites

Project Title: Investigation of the toughness of recycled polymer-clay nanocomposites for plastics recycling


We have a PhD scholarship available to work on Polymer Nanocomposites in the Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering.

The project, which is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency in Ireland, aims to enhance the toughness of recycled plastics using nanoclays and study toughening mechanisms of clay in polymers. It will benefit plastics recycling industry by upgrading their products and other plastics industries by providing more choices of low-cost raw materials. The successful candidate will receive training in Polymer Science and Engineering, Composite Materials, Ceramics and Physical Chemistry.


Stipend: EUR 16,002 per annum (plus tuition fees and travel expenses).

Start date: September/October 2008.

Requirements: Candidates will have a primary degree (equivalent to 2:1 or higher) in an appropriate discipline.



Application: Highly motivated applicants with an interest in Polymers should send a full CV including names and contact details of two referees to:

Dr. Biqiong Chen

Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Trinity College Dublin

College Green

Dublin 2, Ireland



Email: chenb[ at ]tcd.ie

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