PhD Position in Biometrics at University Goettingen, Germany

The Research Training Group 1023 „Identification in Mathematical Models: Synergy of Stochastic and Numerical Methods“ at the University of Göttingen invites applications for an immediately available 3-year (= 2-year + option for 1-year extension) PhD Position (Doktorandenstipendium/ DFG-scholarship).

The focus of our Biometrics research group (www.stochastik.math.uni-goettingen.de) at the Institute for Mathematical Stochastics (IMS) is on the development of novel models and methods for fingerprint recognition. Dissertation projects can interdisciplinary combine the potentials of stochastics, statistics, numerics and computer science for providing new solutions to exciting challenges in the coinciding areas of biometrics, pattern recognition and image processing.

Essential qualifications are a master degree, diploma or a comparable degree in mathematics, computer science or a related scientific field.

Preferred:

• Good skills in written and spoken English
• Programming skills (e.g. Java, C++, Matlab, R)
• Experience in mathematical or statistical imaging

Background in geometry, pattern recognition or image processing is advantageous. We expect creativity and independence, the ability to work and communicate within a team of scientists from different disciplines.

The scholarship of the DFG Research Training Group 1023 are based on the support rate granted by the DFG and amount to EUR 1365,- per month with a monthly supplement of EUR 103,-.

The advancement of equality at the IMS goes without saying; in particular, we are striving to increase the percentage of women in the science sector. Severely disabled persons with equal qualifications will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.

For further details, please contact: Prof. Dr. Axel Munk, munk@math.uni-goettingen.de Phone: +49 (0) 551 39 172111.

Please send your application indicating Code: Biometrics including CV, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two referees until 1st February, 2011 to steffi.greiner@mathematik.uni-goettingen.de or via postal delivery to: Steffi Greiner, Secretary, Institut für Mathematische Stochastik, Goldschmidtstr. 7, D-37077 Göttingen, Germany.

Please visit also www.stochastik.math.uni-goettingen.de/fileadmin/IMS/Dokumente/Stellen/BiometricsPhD.pdf

Samsung Electronics Global Scholarhip Program for Masters Studies, Korea.

GSP-SNU(Samsung Electronics Global Scholarship Program for MS Degree in Computer Science and Electronics Engineering in Korea)

• Study Subject: Computer Science and Electronics Engineering
• Employer: Samsung Electronics
• Level: Masters

Samsung Electronics announces the launching of the Global Scholarship Program at the Seoul National University (GSP-SNU Program) for receiving the Master of Sciences Degree. This program is oriented toward brilliant students majoring in computer science, engineering, physics, and mathematics.

The GSP-SNU Program is meant for students willing to receive the Master of Sciences Degree in Computer Science and Electronics Engineering. The education is conducted for 2 years at The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of the Seoul National University.
The Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering has six departments:

1. Information, Telecommunication, and Radio Science
2. Control, Instrumentation, and Automation
3. Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits
4. Computer and Very Large Scale Integration Systems
5. Electrophysics and Lasers
6. Electric Energy Systems

Benefits

1. Samsung Pays for Admission and Tuition
2. Samsung Grants Money Allowance (USD 1,000 per month)
3. Samsung Provides Dormitory for Living
4. Samsung Annually Pays for Airfare (Moscow-Seoul, Seoul-Moscow [once a year])
5. Samsung Internship is Available after Passing 75% of the Studies
6. Samsung Offers a Position in South Korea after Graduation for 2 Years
7. Samsung Offers a Position in Moscow after Work in Korea

Required Majors

1. Computer Science
2. Applied Mathematics
3. Cybernetics
4. Electronics Engineering
5. Radio Engineering
6. Radio Physics
7. Communications Engineering
8. Telecommunications
9. Semiconductor Physics
10. Microelectronics
11. Physics
12. Optics
13. Optics Engineering
14. Laser Physics
15. System-on-Chip Design
16. Circuit Design
17. Systems Engineering
18. System Design
19. Mechanical Engineering
20. Robotics
21. Automation Engineering
22. Material Science
23. Chemistry

General Requirements

1. B.Sc. or M.Sc. Degree
2. Major in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics
3. Grade Point Average (GPA) more than 4.8
4. Excellent Knowledge of English
5. Possibility to present 2 references

Any citizen of the Russian Federation may apply for the GSP-SNU Program.
Scholarship Application Deadline: February, 2011

Admission Requirements
In order to apply for the Samsung-Sponsored Scholarship Master of Science (MS) Program in Computer Science and Electronics Engineering (GSP-SNU) 2011, applicants must send us their complete CV / resume (GSPCurriculumVitae.doc) in English by email MSc@samsung.ru (with the subject line: “MS-Program-2011″).

After successfully passing the preliminary CV / resume screen, the applicants will be invited to the Samsung Electronics Moscow and St. Petersburg Offices in February ~ March 2011. During the Career Forum, the applicants will learn more about Samsung Electronics, GSP-SNU (MSU Program), Korean Lifestyle, and Real Experiences from Graduates of Samsung-Sponsored Educational Programs. After that, the applicants will be invited to personal HR interviews with Samsung Electronics experts.
The complete application process and full list of application documents are described below.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES
1) CV / Resume in English
Applicants must submit their complete CVs / resumes in English with the description of their personal data (such as the name, date of birth, place of residence, marital status, contact points), educational background (such as the name of the university, faculty, department, period of studies, GPA), professional experience, and list of awards (if applicable). The CV / resume file should come named as as the applicant’s Name_Surname.doc.
2) Academic Degree (in year 2011 [higher priority] or 2010)
Applicants must have a bachelor degree (such as BS) or a higher degree (such as Specialist, MS, or PHD) from a recognized institution. Applicants must send us the scanned copies of their diploma(s) together with the lists of marks. These documents can be submitted either in Russian or in English (otherwise, translated copies are needed). The files should come named as follows:

• Name_Surname_BS_Diploma.jpg,
• Name_Surname_BS_Marks.jpg,
• Name_Surname_MS_Diploma.jpg,
• Name_Surname_MS_Marks.jpg,
• Name_Surname_Specialist_Diploma.jpg,
• etc.

If the applicant is graduating from his / her university in year 2010 and has no diploma at the moment, he or she can also apply for the MS Program before graduation. In this case, the applicant must receive an Academic Reference from the university and Grade Extract from the Examination Book. After receiving his / her diploma in year 2011, the applicant will have to submit it to us.
3) Letters of Recommendation
Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from current or recent supervisors who can attest to the applicant’s scientific abilities and academic potential. The letters should come as two scanned files named as Name_Surname_Recommendation_01.jpg and Name_Surname_Recommendation_02.jpg.
4) Electronic Photo of You

Applicants must also send us their electronic photo. The file should be namded as Name_Surname_Photo.jpg.

Please, send the application to e-mail MSc@samsung.ru with “MSc-Program-2011″ note in the subject field of your e-mail.

APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR FALL 2011
Application deadline is February, 2011.
For more information, please, call us at the phone number: +7 (495) 797 24 00
Source:
http://edu.samsung.ru/ms/

Ajinomoto Indonesia Postgraduate Scholarship, University of Tokyo, Japan

Apply for a post graduate scholarship to University Of Tokyo. If you…..

• Are highly interested to pursue an overseas master degree in the field of science and technology: Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Mathematical, Agriculture, IT Sciences (except Medicine & Veterinary Medicine) with minimum GPA 3.50.
• Posses an excellent academic performance and has strong sense of Indonesia nationalism and leadership.
• Completed at least 16 years of formal education (inclusive elementary, junior/senior high school and College) or shall be graduating from College by March 2011.
• Will not be more than 35 years of age by 01 April 2012 and will not be receiving other scholarship.
• Must be in good physical and mental health and have a strong motivation for learning.
• Have the strong desire to learn the Japanese Language & Culture since its proficiency level shall be used as a pre-requisite to majority of the courses for graduate school acceptance
• Pass the screening and selection process in Ajinomoto Indonesia.
• Pass the required grade needed for exams such as Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL), Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

Then you could be the recipient Of …..

* JPY 150,000/monthly allowance (maximum for 1 year) for a research graduate school student.
* JPY 180,000/monthly allowance (maximum for 2 years) for a master’s course graduate school student.
* JPY 200,000 airfare coverage (to and from Japan)
* Full coverage of Examination, Admission and Tuition fees.

Types of Ajinomoto Scholarship:

• Master’s Student Program: a. Must acquire adequate Japanese language proficiency b. Entire program should be finished within two years. c. Should able to submit required documentation to the University of Tokyo for the chosen field of study.
• Research Student Program + Master’s Student Program: a. Must acquire adequate Japanese language proficiency. b. Entire program should be finished by three years.

Place your accomplished application form in the following documents in a envelope :

• (3) Passport size photos, taken within 6 months
• Certified true copy of Transcript of Records
• Certified true copy of University/College Diploma
• (2) Accomplished Recommendation Form from either University President, Dean or Academic Adviser.
• Documents to be submit: Application Form, Recommendation Form, Field & Study Program Form.

Send all documents to :

PT. AJINOMOTO INDONESIA
Jln. Laksda Yos Sudarso 77-78, Sunter
Jakarta 14350
Attn: CSR Committee
Phone: 021-65304455 Fax: 021-65308119

Not later than March 1st, 2011

(Only short listed eligible candidates will be invited for interview in Jakarta)

Application Forms, Recommendation Forms, Guideline etc. will be sent by email, please send formal written request to: rizki_indrawan@ajinomoto.co.id

On the right above of the envelope please write: Tokyo University Application.