Doctoral position in Medicine and Statistics

Highlights:

1. Four year graduate degrees in genomic medicine and statistics
2. The 4-year programme will comprise a combined first year and a 3-year self directed research project.
3. The first year will include taught modules and laboratory rotations designed to equip students with the knowledge to make an informed choice of doctoral project.
4. The programme is available for admission in October 2010 and is open to all Home/EU and overseas students. A starting stipend of approximately £18,685 per annum will be provided. Tuition fees will be paid at the Home/EU rate. 
5. The deadline for receipt of applications is 14th May 2010.
6. Further information on "How to Apply" is available at http://www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/graduate/msdtc/4-year-dphil-programs/how-to-apply.
7. Enquiries should be directed to enquiries@msdtc.ox.ac.uk
8. The University of Oxford offers a four year doctoral training programme in genomic medicine and statistics, training students to research in the methodologies required to understand the molecular basis of complex disease. 
9. The programme consists of a one year modular course (including formal teaching and two short research projects) followed by a three year doctoral research project, which can take place in any of the participating departments at the University.  The course takes advantage of Oxford’s strengths in genetics, genomic medicine and statistics; disciplines that will set the medical research agenda of the 21st Century.

Postdoctoral position at Umea University, Sweden

Highlights:

1. Six international postdoctoral positions in the digital humanities are now available at HUMlab, Umea University, Sweden from September 1, 2010 (January 2011 may also be a possibility, please indicate if this is your preference).
2. The call is open, but 1-3 positions may be allocated to the areas of 'media places', 'archeological landscape visualization', and 'internet and religion'. There are no teaching requirements associated with any of the positions.
3. HUMlab is an internationally recognized center for the humanities and information technology. Much of the work takes place in a 5,300 square feet studio space at the center of the university and in different kinds of digital and hybrid environments.
4. HUMlab is based on a double affiliation model where much of the work is done in close collaboration with the humanities (or other) departments. HUMlab offers an open, friendly, creative and intellectually rich milieu for doing work in the humanities and information technology.
5. The fellowships are for one year. Applications should include a description of an envisioned postdoctoral year-long project.
6. Call announcement: http://blog.humlab.umu.se/?p=3D3D1882
7. Call: http://blog.humlab.umu.se/postdoc2010
8. Wellcome Trust 4-Year PhD Programme 2010 – University of Oxford

Faculty Position in fashion technology

Highlights:

1. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) iis looking for personnel of high caliber and potential for Technical and Administrative positions in various NIFT Centres.
2. NIFT is looking for personnel of high caliber and potential for the following Faculty Posts to be filled on regular and contract basis in the following disciplines - Fashion Design, Fashion Management and Fashion Technology–Apparel, Textiles, Lifestyle Accessories, Communications, Apparel Manufacturing & Information Technology and Management  :
3. Assistant Professor : 109 posts for various NIFT centres all over India, Pay Scale : PB-3 - Rs. 15600-39100 Grade Pay Rs. 6000 
4. How to Apply :  Applications in the prescribed proforma should be addressed to Registrar (Establishment), National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Hauz Khas, Near Gulmohar Park, New Delhi-110016 and superscribed “Application for the post of ………….” on the envelope.  
5. The last date of receipt of the applications is 30/04/2010.
6. Ref.  http://www.nift.ac.in/positions3.html 

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Fellowship for Masters degree in defence management

Highlights:

1. The Defence Section British Embassy Jakarta is currently recruiting students for sponsorship in Masters Degree in Defence Management affiliated with Cranfield University and Indonesia Defence University (Universitas Pertahanan Indonesia ) for period 2010-2012.
2. Interviews for sponsored students will be conducted on Monday, 10 May 2010 and Tuesday, 11 May 2010 in Jakarta .
3. Qualifications & General Requirements: Must already hold an S1 Degree (from any discipline) Minimum GPA of 3.0
4. Age between 20-30
5. Excellent oral an written English language skills (Min TOEFL 550/IELTS 6.5)
6. Have some basic knowledge of the Indonesian Defence
7. Please submit ONLY your application letter, CV in English, S1 certificate and evidence of TOEFL/IELTS score addressed to:

Ms. Putri Arthani via email putri.arthani@fco.gov.ukor

by post to:

Defence Section

British Embassy Jakarta

Jl. MH Thamrin 75, Jakarta 10310

8. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 29 April 2010.
   Only successful applicants will be notified for interview. There will be no correspondent unless notified by the British Embassy. Eligible candidates will need to commit to a full time course for duration of the period June 2010 – July 2012.

PhD position in Health science

Highlights:

1. Applications are invited for a full-time studentship at the University of Bath (starting October 2010).
2. The research will take a theory-based approach to exploring the potential to translate strategies found to be successful in reducing smoking prevalence in the UK, to tackling obesity. With obesity levels continually rising, this studentship provides the opportunity to conduct novel and original research in an important and highly topical area. In particular, the research will explore how current social policies to promote physical activity and a healthy diet are perceived and interpreted with respect to motivation for behaviour change. The research will take an interdisciplinary approach combining psychological and social policy perspectives.
3. The successful applicant will conduct their research within the School for Health and the UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies under the academic supervision of Dr Fiona Gillison and Professor Linda Bauld.
4. Research setting:
   The School for Health houses research groups from a broad range of disciplines including sport and exercise science, psychology and health, providing students with a vibrant and varied perspective on their research area.