Assistant / PhD Candidate in Development of a New Concept of Incubators for Broiler Eggs

The research group Measure, Model and Manage Bioresponses (M3-BIORES) headed by Prof. Daniel Berckmans is one of the leading groups at bio-monitoring and control together with research on imperfectly mixed fluids around living organisms. The research objective is to measure in an on-line manner biological responses of living organisms and their individual micro-environment and to predict their dynamic response in order to monitor and control their well being, health and performance.

Currently, there exists an open position as: Research Assistant – PhD Candidate

For one year with a global intention to complete a doctoral degree. The title of the project is:
‘ Development of a new concept of incubators for broiler eggs ‘

Project description and tasks:
By using the knowledge of the environmental requirements of chicken embryos during incubation

Project description and tasks:
By using the knowledge of the environmental requirements of chicken embryos during incubation, combined with heat transfer technology, the aim of this job is to come up with a new concept of incubation technology. To come to this point, a virtual egg might help the simulation of several concepts. Tasks include computer simulation of incubator environments possibly with CFD tools, and also experimental validation of prototypes. This job is in close collaboration with an industrial partner.

Requirements:
He/She must have a master’s degree (mechanical engineering, civil engineering, bio-engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or another relevant field).

He/She must be able to speak and write English fluently. Experience with Fluent and Gambit is obligatory. Working knowledge of the MATLAB programming environment is an advantage.

More information:
For more information and application instructions, the candidates are requested to send a CV to Dr. Vasileios Exadaktylos, Division M3-BIORES, Faculty of Bio-Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Tel. +32-16-32.17.30, email. m3-biores.jobs[ at ]biw.kuleuven.be

Indian Oil Sports Scholarship: ‘ Elite Scholar’ and ‘Scholar’

Indian Oil Sports Scholarship: ‘ Elite Scholar’ and ‘Scholar’ to encourage talented sportsperson in India

The objective of this scheme to award Indian Oil Sports Scholarships to promising young players with a view to encourage talent and create a pool of sportspersons from whom to select sport appointees to the Corporation.

Eligibility Criteria:

There will be two categories of scholarship: ‘ Elite Scholar’ and ‘Scholar’.

Elite Scholar: Representing the country in team games or national ranking in individual games between 1 to 5 Junior or Sub-Junior or semi-finalist and finalist of national championship in individual games.

Scholar: Representing the state team in team games or national ranking in individual games between 6 to 10 Junior or Sub-Junior and quarter-finalist of national championship in individual games.

No. of games :

The sports scholarships to be awarded will be for the following games :

No. Games

1 ATHLETICS
2 BADMINTON
3 CHESS
4 CRICKET
5 GOLF
6 HOCKEY
7 TABLE TENNIS
8 TENNIS
9 SNOOKERS & BILLIARDS
10 OTHER GAMES

*NOTE:
In ‘Others Games‘ the category of games will be weight lifting, boxing, swimming, carom etc.

Age: Scholarship will be given to upcoming cadet, sub-junior and junior players up to the age of 19 years.

Duration of the Scholarship:
The duration of sports scholarship shall be for a period of 3 years. After the completion of one year duration period of sports scholarship, the performance of the players will be reviewed based on his performance / achievements in the State level / National level and All India Ranking tournaments, for junior / sub-juniors. Based on the same, sports scholarship will be extended for the second year. The extension for the third ear will be based on the performance in the 2nd year of sports scholarship.
In case, the performance of a player in the 1st year is not up to the mark, Management may terminate the scholarship granted to the upcoming sport scholar. A fresh sports scholar will be selected in lieu of the above.
In the event, while availing the scholarship the scholar attains 19 years of age, then the extension of the scholarship beyond the 1st year or 2nd year as the case may be, shall be considered on merit, on a case-to-case basis.

Conditions for award of scholarship :

The sports scholarship player will not be entitled to draw any other scholarship / financial aid / stipend from any other source whatsoever for sporting activity.
There is no obligation on the part of IOC to give employment to the Indian Oil Sports Scholars.
The application will be routed through and recommended by Appropriate Authority / Institution (such as Head / Principal of Institution / School) along with certified copy of standing of sports scholar in appropriate National / State level issued by concerned Sports Authority.
All sports scholarships will be for a period of three years and will be discontinued in case the performance of the player is not found satisfactory.
The sports scholars will have to submit their performance report immediately after the completion of a tournament with necessary press clipping through the Head of Institution / Principal or from their National / State Association.
The Management has the right to decide awarding the scholarships as mentioned above depending on the vacancies available in the games so advertised.

Applications:

The Sports person will be required to send their resume along with passport size photograph as per the format given in the Website and also the family details. The sports person will also be required to attach with the applications the photo copies of the press cuttings and the certificates, duly authenticated by their respective State Association or the Principal of their school / college.

The last date for receipt of applications will be 30.09.2010 and no applications will be entertained after the due date.

The duly completed and signed applications should be sent at the following address:

Shri D.V.Prasad
Dy. Manager (admn)
Indian Oil Bhavan
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
G-9 Ali Yavar Jung Marg
Bandra (East)
Mumbai-400 051.
Email – dprasad@indianoil.co.in

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DAAD Scholarships - German Academic Exchange Service

DAAD Scholarships - German Academic Exchange Service

DAAD Scholarships - German Academic Exchange Service

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)-offers scholarships for junior executives from developing countries to pursue postgraduate courses offered by German institutions of higher education. The programmes offered are relevant to developing countires.

These degree courses, which consist of one to two years of concentrated study, provide young, academically-trained professionals in leading positions from developing countries the opportunity to engage in postgraduate education and training in their particular field or profession.

At present, postgraduate courses are offered in the following fields:

• Economic Sciences / Business Administration / Political Economics
• Development Co-operation
• Engineering and Related Sciences
• Mathematics
• Regional Planning
• Agriculture and Forest Sciences
* Environmental Sciences
• Medicine and Public Health
* Veterinary Medicine
• Spcial Sciences, Education and Law

The selection of all postgraduate courses supported under the DAAD funding scheme '"evelopment-Related Postgraduate Courses' can be viewed at www.daad.de/development Applications are invited from professionals with personal financial resources, from those who are funded by their government or company, or from those who are recipients of financial support from international sponsoring organisations. In addition, a limited number of full and partial DAAD scholarships are available. The typical scholarship holder will come either from a public authority or a State or private company in a developing country and, as such, be engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.



Courses commence in 2011/2012.

For any further details, candidates can contact: Email: dixit@daaddelhi.org/info@daaddelhi.org. Website: www.daaddelhi.org

The application must reach DAAD regional office in New Delhi by July 31. The application form can be downloaded at : http://newdelhi.daad.de

DAAD Directory DAAD scholarship database

For more informations please visit : http://newdelhi.daad.de