The Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctoral Program “EuroSPIN” (European Study Programme in Neuroinformatics) is inviting applications from students having a solid background in mathematics, physics, computer sciences, biochemistry or neuroscience (on a master level or equivalent), in all cases with computer science skills. Documented interest in research like activities (e.g.demonstrated in the form of master thesis work, or participation in research related activities) is of large importance. Also fluency in English is requested.

Neuroinformatics combines neuroscience and informatics research to develop and apply computational tools and approaches that are essential for understanding the structure and function of the brain.Four partners participate in EuroSPIN:- KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden- University of Edinburgh (UoE), UK- National Centre for Biological Science (NCBS), India- Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (ALUF), Germany

These four partners are all research leaders in the Neuroinformatics field, but they have complementary strengths. In addition, two associated partners, the Honda Research Institute and Nordita, participate.

Each student will spend most of the time at two of the partner universities, and also receive a joint (or double) PhD degree following a successful completion of the studies. The mobility periods, as well as the courses a student will follow, are tailored individually based on:

a) the PhD students background;

b) which constellations of partners that are involved, as well as

c) the specific research project. During the PhD period each student has one main supervisor from each of the two universities that grant the PhD degree.

During the application process, the students are asked to indicate their preferences with regard to constellations of partners, and also preferred project ideas/areas can be indicated and motivated.

There are excellent scholarship opportunities for students accepted to an Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate programme. A stipend or employment contract will be given to all selected PhD students during the study time, which is between 3-4 years.

If you are interested, go to our homepage:http://www.kth.se/studies/phd/eurospin?l=en_UK.

Deadline for Application (non-EU students): December 15, 2009.

Deadline for Application (EU students): about March 2010 (will be announced).

Department:
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department

Department Website: http://www.poly.edu/academics/departments/mechanical

Institution:
Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn, NY

Application Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2009 Or Until Positions Are Filled.

Position Start Date:
Immediately

Apply By E-mail: jhkim@poly.edu

The Applied Dynamics and Optimization Laboratory at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly), Brooklyn, New York, invites applications for Graduate Research Assistantships for M.S. and Ph.D. Students, starting immediately.

These are fully funded positions, covering full tuition expenses, as well as providing competitive stipends.

Successful candidates have to apply and be admitted to the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering for studies toward an M.S. or Ph.D. degree.

Candidates should meet the admissions standards of NYU-Poly, as may be found at:

http://www.poly.edu/catalog

The selected Research Assistants are expected to have interests in Robotics, Biomechanics or Smart Materials and Structures.

They should have strong backgrounds in Mechanics, Mathematics and Physics, Computer Programming (C++); experience with MATLAB; and, be highly motivated.

Preference will be given to candidates who have M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering or closely related fields, with strong oral and written communication skills.

Interested students should contact Professor Joo Kim, at the address below, with CVs and copies of their transcripts.

Prof. Joo H. Kim, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly)
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Six MetroTech Center, RH 513
Brooklyn, NY 11201

E-Mail: jhkim@poly.edu
Phone: (718) 260-3073
Fax: (718) 260-3532