PhD Student, Radboud University Nijmegen

Job descriptionThe Behavioural Science Institute of Radboud University Nijmegen has an opening for a PhD student in the ZonMW-funded project ‘The effectiveness of worktime control interventions in increasing vitality, work-home balance, work motivation and work behaviour’. This project studies the effects of worktime control and self-scheduling on recovery, work-home balance, and work motivation by means of a large-scale monitoring study and quasi-experimental intervention studies within several organizations. The research will be conducted within the Work, Stress & Health research programme of the Behavioural Science Institute (Radboud University Nijmegen), and will be supervised by Prof. Michiel Kompier, Dr. Sabine Geurts and Dr. Debby Beckers. The PhD student and the daily supervisor (Debby Beckers) will regularly organize meetings with other members of the project team (Michiel Kompier and Sabine Geurts, and Dr. Ben Jansen and Dr. Christine Baaijens from the Déhora Consultancy Group). The main task of the PhD student is to conduct research, which implies being responsible for preparing, performing and evaluating the studies described in the research proposal. The research will result in a doctoral thesis to be written by the PhD student. This doctoral thesis will consist of peer-reviewed articles that will be published in high-quality journals. Apart from these research activities, the job will also involve some teaching duties. To obtain a description of the research project, please send an email to Debby Beckers (d.beckers@psych.ru.nl).

Requirements
You should have: - a Master’s degree in Work and Organizational Psychology, Occupational Health Psychology or a related specialization; - broad experience in quantitative research, outstanding methodological and analytical qualities (experience with intensive repeated measurement designs [e.g. diary designs] is preferred); - excellent writing skills (in Dutch and in English); - excellent interpersonal and communication skills (in Dutch); -organizational talent, accompanied by independence and perseverance.

Conditions of employment
You will be appointed as a PhD student for a period of four years. Your performance will be evaluated after 18 months. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 2.5 years. Starting salary is € 2,042 per month; the salary will increase to € 2,612 per month in the fourth year.

Organisation
Radboud University Nijmegen
Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.

Department
Faculty of Social Sciences
This project will be conducted at the Behavioural Science Institute (BSI) of Radboud University Nijmegen (Faculty of Social Sciences), more particularly, within the Work, Stress, and Health research programme of the Department of Work & Organizational Psychology. This research programme focuses on work-related themes such as work stress, work-home interaction, motivation, work time and recovery. The BSI is a KNAW acknowledged research school that provides excellent research facilities and a high-quality training environment for PhD students. See the following websites for more information: - Department of Work & Organizational Psychology: www.ru.nl/arbeidsenOrganisationpsychologie - Faculty of Social Sciences (RU): www.ru.nl/fsw - BSI: www.ru.nl/socialewetenschappen/bsi/
Funding information

Funding applies to:
EU applicants (including UK)

Contacts and how to apply

Academic contact:

Radboud University Nijmegen

Dr. Debby Beckers
+31 24 3611120
d.beckers@psych.ru.nl

http://www.ru.nl/fsw

phd programs : Master Degree Scholarship in Desalination Technology, Jeddah, King Abdulaziz University (KAU) Master Degree Scholarship in Desalinatio

The Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology at King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is offering a Master degree scholarship in Desalination Technology for outstanding college graduates from South East Asia countries.

Applicant should hold a Bachelor Degree ( B. SC.) in Mechanical or chemical Engineering from an accredited university with an outstanding GPA (4.5/5 or 3.5/4 or higher). A TOEFL grade of 500 or higher is strongly required. Research Experience is preferred and is considered a plus.

Accepted students are supported through the Graduate Assistantship Program. The program provides awarded students with the following:

1. Tuition waiver.
2. A monthly stipend of 2000 Saudi Riyals (US$ 533)
3. University student Housing.

Scholarship awarded students will be required to actively participate in Desalination research activities and other related duties as assigned by the center. Continued support for graduate students depends on their ability to maintain exceptional graduate academic standards and perform a high level of Desalination Technology research activities.

Qualified applicants, please email the following:

1. Your CV ( resume)
2. a copy of your transcript
3. a copy of your ENGINEERING B.Sc. diploma
4. a copy of TOEFL test result
5. any other supporting relevant documents

To the Email address: cedt.vdt [at] kau.edu.sa

PhD student in the field of Geometrical Metrology of Complex Systems phd programs online

A 3 year PhD scholarship is available at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Section for Manufacturing Engineering.

Expected starting date: As soon as possible.

Job description
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a PhD student for the topic “Geometrical metrology of complex systems”. The PhD student will be working as a part of the project “Yaw Drive Unit – Novel Yaw Bearing and Drive Unit for Wind Turbines” which is funded by the Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation. The PhD project encompasses research activities involving coordinate metrology using tactile and optical probes, surface texture characterization, data fusion, mathematical modeling, and functionality analyses. The aim of this project is to develop methods, equipment and reference artefacts to achieve traceable geometrical measurements on complex systems, as a tool to link dimensions, form and surface topography with functionality. The project will be carried out together with a project team involving DTU Mechanical Engineering as well as industrial companies.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a master’s degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering. Candidates with prior knowledge on geometrical metrology are preferred.

Approval and enrolment
Scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programs at DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The position is available for 3 years.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Leonardo De Chiffre, +45 4525 4760.

Application
We must have your online application by 2 August 2010. Please open the link “apply for this job online” and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV and information about academic grades.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Mechanical Engineering covers the fundamental engineering disciplines within Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering, Energetics, Solid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Control and Engineering Design, Hydrodynamics, Structural Engineering and Materials. It has a scientific staff of about 100 persons, 80 PhD students and a technical/administrative staff of 50 persons.

Apply for this job online