PhD programme and scholarships

The Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH) are pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of PhD Research Scholarships. These scholarships are available for the five specialisations in the PhD programme at NHH: Accounting and Auditing, Economics, Finance, Management Science and Strategy and Management. Each scholarship is for a period of four years and combines taking the PhD programme at NHH with working as a PhD scholar. PhD scholars are required to work as a teaching and/or research assistant for the department they are admitted to on enrolling in the PhD programme. The work load is 25%, with the remaining 75% being dedicated to the successful completion of a PhD. The annual salary for the PhD Research Scholarships is set according to the
Norwegian State Salary Scale for PhD research scholars: State salary scale 45, which is currently 353,000 NOK gross. The scholarships are subject to Norwegian taxes and benefits, including health care provision and membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
Applicants must fulfil the admission requirements of the PhD programme.
Qualified applicants with research proposals that fit best with the research interests of the departments concerned will be prioritised. The prioritised research areas within Accounting and Auditing, Economics, Finance, Management Science and Strategy and Management are outlined in the programme information provided for each of the five PhD specialisations. In the event of equivalent qualifications, female applicants will be given preference.

Further information about the PhD programme and admissions requirements can be found at www.nhh.no/phd.  Enquiries regarding admission requirements, PhD
Research Scholarships, application procedures, and so on, may be directed to the PhD admission office at NHH: phd@nhh.no.
The application for the PhD Research Scholarships is combined with theoverall application to the PhD programme. All applicants to the PhD programme will be automatically considered for scholarships, unless they request otherwise. The deadline for the current round of applications is 1 March 2009.
Region: Hordaland
Job type: Contract
Working hours: Full-time
Working days: Day
Application deadline: 1.3.2009
Home page: http://www.nhh.no

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PhD Scholarships in Biomaterials for Cochlear Implants The University of Queensland

2 PhD Scholarships in Biomaterials for Cochlear Implants The University of Queensland With Cochlear Ltd and Aortech Pty Ltd
PhD Scholarships in Biomaterials – Next Generation Insulation for Cochlear Implants Currently, soft silicone materials are employed as insulation for implantable Cochlear electrode arrays. However these materials have limited tensile properties and tear resistance, thereby significantly hampering the scope for new and more complex electrode array designs. The central aim of this project is to explore new insulation materials with similar flexibility, biocompatibility, biostability and electrical insulation to silicone, but with far superior tensile and tear strength.
This will be achieved through the development of biomedical polyurethane nanocomposites via a collaboratively- conceived and executed project featuring significant cooperation between researchers at UQ, Cochlear Ltd (Sydney) and Aortech Biomaterials (Melbourne). PhD 1 will have a strong polymer synthesis and processing focus, involving the preparation of nanocomposites by various processing methods and understanding structure-property relationships. PhD 2 will be more concerned with biostability and biological interactions of the novel materials and their various components.
The project team (and supervisors) includes: A/Prof Darren Martin, Prof Rod Minchin and Prof Peter Halley from The University of Queensland; Dr Martin Svehla from Cochlear Ltd and Dr Ajay Padsalgikar from Aortech Biomaterials Pty Ltd. This project is funded by Cochlear, Aortech and the NHMRC.
Requirements: B.Eng., B.Sc. or Masters Degree in Materials or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Biomedical Engineering.
Remuneration: Stipend – APA equivalent (tax-free and indexed) for 3 yrs.
Anticipated Commencement Date: early 2009 A/Prof Darren Martin - Ph: 07 3346 3870 Email: darren.martin@ uq.edu.au

Dr Lisbeth Grondahl
Senior Lecturer
Schoolof Chemistryand Molecular Biosciences Universityof Queensland
phone 3365 3671
fax 3365 4299
e-mail l.grondahl@uq. edu.au

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