(Masters, PhD, Postdoctoral) ISEC Student Scholarship Programme for international graduate and undergraduate applicants in the field relevant to the ISEC conference themes 2011, Chile- Subject- Solvent Extraction Processes and Technology

Requirements: * Extended abstract, according to specifications
* Picture student ID and enrolment certificate issued by an accredited university that clearly shows current student status. The scholarship is only available to full time students
* Cover letter outlining why you should be awarded this scholarship

Description: We invite all interested university students from Chilean and international universities currently working on undergraduate or graduate thesis projects to participate in the 19th International
Solvent Extraction Conference – ISEC 2011, to be held on 3-7 October 2011 in Santiago, Chile.

ISEC 2011 will provide an outstanding opportunity for professionls to share their experiences and discuss the latest issues concerning solvent extraction processes and technology in its various fields of application. Student papers are called for in the following areas:

* Treatment of dissolved metals in liquid solutions
* Solvent extraction processes, including physiochemical aspects
* Analytical techniques and methods
* Research and development relating to new extractants and extraction systems
* Process chemistry and engineering, including industrial aspects and automated control

To be considered for a scholarship, candidates must send an extended abstract of their thesis in English, in a MS Word file with a maximum of 2 pages.

Eligibility: * You are a full time undergraduate (last year) or graduate (Master or PhD) studen at a Chilean or foreign fully accredited university
* You are pursuing a degree in the career programmes relevant to the ISEC conference themes
* You have at least an intermediate knowledge of the English language. In case you are selected for the scholarship, you must be able to present your project in English during the poster session.

Deadline: 13 June 2011

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Postdoctoral and PhD positions in Physics, Chemistry, and Materials Science

Applications: Applications are invited for postdoctoral and PhD positions link to a five year project on the topic of Dynamical processes in open quantum systems as part of an European Research Council Advanced grant (DYNamo project). The successful candidate will work on one (or more) of the following general topics linked to the ERC-DYNamo project:

Qualifications:We are looking for highly qualified candidates from Physics, Chemistry, and Materials Science both at student and postdoctoral level. Ph.D. students must hold a Masters Degree (diploma) requiring the completion of a master thesis or equivalent. Post-docs must hold a Ph.D. degree. A strong background in theoretical condensed matter physics, chemistry or biology is desirable. Previous experience using quantum mechanical methods and atomistic simulations and proficiency in scientific programming are essential.
Deadline: 31/12/2012
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