Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) is looking for motivated mathematics and computer science

PhD Students for our 3-months internship program

who are in an advanced phase of their PhD studies and who have been assigned a research project.

Job description

The CWI Internship is an incubator for talented PhD students who are active researchers in mathematics and computer science. It is a program with challenging projects. Start and end dates are flexible with regard to academic schedules, but you will be expected to commit to about three consolidated months of full-time work at CWI. You will be working in a team of talented and enthusiastic researchers which helps you develop your skills and make you a more interesting candidate in the research field. You will be assigned an internal supervisor who will inspire you and your team. As a member of this project and team-based internship program you will have the opportunity to act as a top performer in mathematics and computer science.

Requirements

To enter The Netherlands you might need a short stay visa. (based on your nationality).

Terms and conditions

We want to make sure we provide you a valuable learning experience and a deeper understanding of CWI's research objectives. You can attend interesting talks, lectures and workshops given by various researchers. Next to a good learning experience, nice colleagues, and lots of fun in Amsterdam, you will receive compensation in the form of an internship stipend, we will arrange and pay for your housing and will pay for your ticket. We will give you recommendations on the best places to go in Amsterdam, and also give you an overview of the surrounding areas.

Information and application

To qualify for the CWI internship you are based in a country outside of the Netherlands. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion or national origin. However, each year  the committee aims at granting at least one third of the internships female researchers. We especially encourage female researchers to apply for the internships programming. All applications should include a detailed resume, research proposal and a letter of reference. The application deadline is 14 June 2023. For more information about CWI, please visit www.cwi.nl or watch our video about working at CWI.

Diversity code

CWI encourages a diverse workforce: we endeavour to develop talent and creativity by bringing people from different backgrounds and cultures together. We recruit and select based on capabilities and talent. We strongly encourage everyone with the appropriate qualifications to apply for the vacancy, regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation or physical abilities.

About CWI

To find more information about the group, please visit the group page and watch their video.

Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) is the Dutch national research institute for mathematics and computer science and is an institute of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). The mission of CWI is to conduct pioneering research in mathematics and computer science, generating new knowledge in these fields and conveying it to trade, industry, and society at large. CWI is an internationally oriented institute, with 160 scientists from approximately 30 countries. The facilities are first-rate and include excellent IT support, career planning, training, and courses. CWI is located at Amsterdam Science Park which is home to one of the largest concentrations of beta science in Europe. A melting pot of innovation. Companies looking to collaborate can work together with brilliant students, scientists and fellow entrepreneurs. Collectively they develop revolutionary solutions for today’s issues and tomorrow’s challenges.

We are keen to see applications from organisations that have involved young people in the development of ideas, design and delivery of projects. Kezia’s brother Ben and local representatives will be involved in the assessment of applications and decision making

The fund aims to:

1. Increase and/or improve mental health and wellbeing provision for children and young people in Jersey
2. Empower young people to develop their own initiatives
3. Enable young people to take an active role in the designing and delivery of activities in their community

Criteria

• Grants will typically be between £5,000 - £20,0000, however smaller and larger applications will be considered.
• The fund will prioritise activity supporting children and young people aged 5 – 25 years, but other age ranges will be considered.
• Funding can build on current activity and/or develop new provision.
• Funding bids should include an amount for organisational overheads if applicable. For example, this could include a contribution towards your rent, overheads, management and administration costs.

Examples of activities that could be included

You know best about what would support good mental health and well-being for children and young people in Jersey. We are very open to considering a wide range of different projects and are keen to have a variety of activity going on, accessible across the Island, to support young people’s mental health. Activities could be:

• Sports
• Music
• Arts
• General Youth Sessions
• Counselling
• Developing support networks
• Family counselling
• Mentoring

Who should not apply/ what work will not be supported

• Individuals
• Private Businesses
• General appeals or sponsorship
• Work normally funded from statutory sources
• Work undertaken by or on behalf of statutory bodies
• Work for the advancement of religion
• Work where the main beneficiaries are animals
• Work which does not directly benefit people living in Jersey
• Overseas holidays or trips

Donate to Kezia's Fund here

Make an online donation to Kezia's Fund, or donate by making a bank transfer using the below details:

Account name: Jersey Community Foundation

Sort code: 40-25-33

Account Number: 31896032

Please put ‘Kezia’s Fund’ as the reference if you are making a bank transfer

Applicants are welcome to apply for more than one project, although it should be noted that allocation of funding will take into account the aim of achieving a good spread of funding across the district.

Project proposals will be scored and prioritised for funding based on how well the answers to the questions fulfil the objectives given for each theme. They really want the grant to stimulate wider engagement around what zero carbon means in each local community. Applications that show this are more than just publicity; they are something that will help change behaviour, for example through meetings and surveys, which are likely to be well received.

Themes This year, applications are invited for projects under the 2 themes:

Reducing carbon emissions or locking up carbon Objectives: The project reduces the production of carbon emissions or reduces carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. (33%) The project contributes additional value (e.g. funding contributions; volunteer time/expertise from other sources; collaboration between organisations, and/or evidence of local and/or Member support; communication of the project to the local community). (33%) The project is sustainable and will have a ‘lifetime’ impact on the local and wider community. (33%) Community engagement on climate change Objectives: Achieving wider community engagement and behaviour change around climate change (33%) Additional value (e.g. funding contributions or contributions in kind, for example, volunteer time/expertise from other sources, collaboration between organisations, and/or evidence of local and/or Member support) (33%) The project is sustainable and will have a ‘lifetime’ impact on the local and wider community (33%). Funding Information For projects requesting more than £5,000 they would encourage applicants to seek part funding/in kind contributions in order to score highly. Conditions of Funding Organisations that are awarded a grant will be expected to comply with the following conditions as a minimum: Funding must only be used for the agreed purpose and must be spent within 12-months of the award being made except where exceptional circumstances apply, and an extension is agreed with the grants officer in writing Where a proposal anticipates financial savings or income, the applicant will need to show this will be for the benefit of the community Publicity must take place acknowledging the award provided by South Cambridgeshire District Council Any unused grant must be returned to South Cambridgeshire District Council An end of project report with photographs must be submitted to the Council within six months of project completion Applicants are encouraged to seek support for their application from their local Member. What they fund As well as capital costs we can fund: Salaries of project workers Salaries of management staff who supervise project staff. These should be in proportion to the staff time spent on the project Reasonable expenses of project staff and volunteers Marketing and publicity for the project (as appropriate) Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be a non-profit group or organisation based in South Cambridgeshire or benefiting South Cambridgeshire residents, OR a South Cambridgeshire parish council Non-profit organisations could include registered charities, companies limited by guarantee, unincorporated associations or clubs, community interest companies, charitable incorporated organisations, community benefit societies, social enterprises, established voluntary sector organisations and community shops with an appropriate legal structure (not profit-making). Schools and any other organisations can apply for a grant for a project which is accessible to the community and not just for educational purposes. Applications from informal community groups and local businesses are also encouraged provided they partner with an eligible non-profit organisation as listed above. The lead applicant must be the non-profit organisation and as such will be required to demonstrate an appropriate level of involvement in the project. Commercial businesses are not eligible to apply. Have a written constitution or mission statement Have an elected committee or representative steering group Have a bank account Be able to provide an up-to-date copy of their accounts and any relevant protection policies. Parish councils can signpost them to relevant online documentation and do not need to submit hard copies.

For more information, visit South Cambridgeshire District Council.

Le Centre suisse d’études sur le Québec et la Francophonie (CEQF), en partenariat avec l’Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) et l’Association internationale des études québécoises, lance un appel à candidatures pour 2 bourses. medjouel.com vous informe que Les étudiant·e·s et chercheur·e·s des pays du Maghreb et d’Afrique subsaharienne sont concernés par cet appel.

L’appel à candidatures propose 2 bourses de 6000 dollars canadiens chacune. Elles sont attribuées dans le but de financer les frais d’inscription à une formation à distance (CAS) en études francophones – Histoire, Cultures et Sociétés – unidistance.ch/cas-etudes-francophones

• La première bourse de 6000 dollars canadiens (Mention Maghreb) est ouverte aux étudiant·e·s avancé·e·s et chercheur·e·s (maîtrise, doctorat ou postdoctorat) domicilié·e·s ou originaires des pays du Maghreb.
• La deuxième bourse de 6000 dollars canadiens (Mention Afrique subsaharienne) est ouverte aux étudiant·e·s avancé·e·s et chercheur·e·s (maîtrise, doctorat ou postdoctorat) domicilié·e·s ou originaires des pays de l’Afrique subsaharienne.

Les dossiers de candidature (Mention « Maghreb » ou « Afrique subsaharienne » doivent être envoyés par courriel à l’adresse électronique du CEQF : ceqf@unifr.ch.

Pour être recevable, chaque dossier de candidature doit parvenir avant le 10 juin 2023 à 23h 59 GMT dernier délai.

Pour plus d’informations, consultez l’annonce

LES CANDIDATURES POUR LA DEUXIÈME COHORTE SONT DÉSORMAIS OUVERTES

Cette année est le cinquième concours annuel du prix GoGettaz Agripreneur, soutenant les entreprises agroalimentaires dirigées par des jeunes à #GrowAfricaGrowLife. Vous êtes la solution. Ensemble, nous construisons un système alimentaire africain qui appartient et est dirigé par des Africains.

Êtes-vous prêt à relever le défi?

• Tout d'abord , rejoignez la communauté GoGettaz lorsque vous participez au concours et vous aurez accès à des réseaux d'éducation, de mentorat et d'investissement pour vous aider à lancer, développer ou faire évoluer votre entreprise agroalimentaire.
• Deuxièmement , lisez les informations importantes ci-dessous avant de commencer.
• Troisièmement , appuyez sur le bouton ENTRER MAINTENANT et complétez votre candidature !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter au plus grand concours d'agripreneuriat d'Afrique. Vous pourriez être l'un des deux GAGNANTS DU GRAND PRIX de 50 000 $ US du concours du prix GoGettaz Agripreneur 2023.

Il est temps de #GrowAfricaGrowLife !

Prix ​​GoGettaz Agripreneur 2023

This year is the fifth annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition, supporting youth-led agrifood businesses to #GrowAfricaGrowLife. You are the solution. Together, we are building an African food system that is African-owned and African-led.

Are you ready to take on the challenge?

• First, join the GoGettaz Community when you enter the competition and you’ll get access to education, mentorship, and investment networks to help you launch, grow, or scale your agrifood venture.
• Second, read the important information below before you start.
• Third, hit that ENTER NOW button and complete your application!

We are excited to invite you to Africa’s biggest agripreneurship competition. You could be one of two US$50,000 GRAND PRIZE WINNERS in the 2023 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition.

It’s time to #GrowAfricaGrowLife!

GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize 2023

L'IRD lance les premiers Trophées de l'innovation. Objectif : récompenser des doctorants et des jeunes chercheurs, porteurs de projets innovants, à fort impact dans les pays du Sud et les Outre-mer français, et répondant aux objectifs de développement durable. Les candidatures sont ouvertes jusqu'au 18 juin.

Pour cette première édition, deux trophées seront attribués. Ils seront remis à l’occasion d'EMERGING Valley, un événement qui se tiendra les 27 et 28 novembre prochains.

Les lauréats bénéficieront :

• d'un prix de 10 000 euros pour financer les actions nécessaires au développement de leur projet,
• d'un kit de promotion,
• et d'un accompagnement par des professionnels pour le lancement du projet.

La plateforme d'inscription est ouverte.

Livret du candidat Trophées de l'innovation

© Laurent Corsini

Pour plus d'informations téléchargez ici le livret candidat,

ainsi que le règlement des trophées de l'innovation.

Critères d'éligibilité des projets

Les projets proposés doivent :

• présenter une solution innovante basée sur la science,
• répondre à des enjeux de durabilité en lien avec des populations des pays du Sud,
• apporter une valeur ajoutée par rapport aux solutions existantes,
• avoir la volonté de construire un projet interdisciplinaire,
• avoir la volonté ou avoir déjà mobilisé des partenaires socio-économiques.

Toutes les thématiques de recherches sont éligibles.

Critères d'éligibilité des candidats

Les candidats peuvent déposer un projet seul ou en équipe. Dans ce cas, seul le porteur de projet est mobilisé dans le processus des trophées.

Les candidats doivent répondre aux critères suivants :

• avoir soutenu leur thèse il y a moins de cinq ans ou être en cours de doctorat et avoir un accord de leur direction de thèse,
• porter un projet en lien avec la recherche conduite par une équipe IRD (UMR, UMI, JEAI, LMI). Ce lien doit être explicité dans un courrier signé par le directeur de l'unité IRD (UMR, UMI) ou par le responsable du dispositif structurant partenarial (JEAI, LMI) concerné,
• être en capacité de compléter les modalités d'inscription et de pitcher son projet en français.

Le prix remporté par le lauréat sera versé à la structure concernée pour le développement de son projet.

Calendrier des Trophées de l'innovation

Vous pouvez candidater jusqu'au 18 juin.

medjouel.com vous informe que Des candidats seront nominés mi-juillet et invités à suivre une première phase de coaching début octobre avec des spécialistes IRD de l'innovation et de la valorisation de la recherche.

Le jury se réunira fin novembre pour désigner deux lauréats ou lauréates qui seront invités à présenter leur projet et recevront leur trophée lors d'EMERGING Valley.

For more information, download the candidate booklet here ,

At the LHoFT, we strongly believe that financial technology is crucial to advancing financial inclusion, empowering groups that have been left behind by the traditional financial system. Whether it’s financing for rural farmers, point of sale technology for underbanked merchants, or specialised insurance products, the positive impact being driven by entrepreneurship is improving lives around the world. As such, Financial Inclusion is a key focus of the LHoFT Foundation.

Building on the success of the previous editions of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa since 2018, we are thrilled to announce that the 6th acceleration bootcamp will be run in French and will be hosted in Togo between 16th and 20th October 2023.

Supported by the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs and developed by the LHoFT Foundation, the programme targets companies focusing on financial inclusion in Africa, aiming to build bridges with Luxembourg’s Microfinance industry while highlighting their initiatives in alignment with the sustainability goals of Luxembourg’s finance center.

This 6th edition will once again leverage Luxembourg ‘s Inclusive Finance and Fintech ecosystem to support selected firms in developing their businesses and achieving their inclusion goals. In addition, firms will participate in the African Micro Finance Week (SAM) thus gathering with the whole Micro Finance community while making meaningful connections with entrepreneurs, VCs, IMFs and many more.

SOLEIL est le synchrotron national français, situé sur le plateau de Saclay près de Paris. C'est un laboratoire pluridisciplinaire d'instrumentation et de recherche dont la mission est de mener des recherches utilisant le rayonnement synchrotron, de développer une instrumentation de pointe sur les lignes de lumière et de mettre ces développements à la disposition de la communauté scientifique. Le synchrotron SOLEIL, outil unique pour la recherche académique et les applications industrielles dans un large éventail de disciplines telles que la physique, la biologie, la chimie, etc., a ouvert ses portes en 2008. Il est utilisé chaque année par des milliers de chercheurs français et étrangers. SOLEIL s'appuie sur une source synchrotron à la pointe de la technologie tant en termes de brillance que de stabilité. Cette grande installation, partenaire de l'Université Paris Saclay, est une entreprise privée « publique », fondée par le CNRS et le CEA.

Le synchrotron SOLEIL ouvre un poste de post-doctorant sur la ligne de lumière DEIMOS (Dichroism Experimental Installation for Magneto-Optical Spectroscopy, www.synchrotron-soleil.fr/en/beamlines/deimos). Le DEIMOSLa ligne de lumière est dédiée aux mesures d'absorption et dichroïques dans la gamme d'énergie 350-2500 eV et possède une expertise de longue date dans le développement de dispositifs à basse température et à champ magnétique élevé. Notre dernière réalisation est un réfrigérateur à dilution 3He-4He développé pour atteindre une température inférieure à Kelvin tout en effectuant des mesures XAS dans la plage d'énergie douce. Nous avons également commencé à étudier les caractéristiques d'une toute nouvelle station terminale sans cryogène pour les températures ultra-basses. Le candidat postdoctoral recherché participera aux aspects de mise en service / développement de ces instruments uniques. De plus, son activité de recherche devra faire bon usage de ces environnements d'échantillons spécifiques et en particulier des températures ultra-basses (par exemple au sujet du magnétisme moléculaire ou des systèmes fortement corrélés).

I.Missions

• Vous serez impliqué à la fois dans le programme instrumental et scientifique de la ligne de lumière DEIMOS. Votre mission scientifique principale est de développer un programme de recherche original utilisant les capacités uniques des ultra-basses températures. De plus, des possibilités sont offertes pour rejoindre des collaborations existantes avec différents laboratoires européens. Votre contribution sur l'instrumentation se concentrera sur le réfrigérateur à dilution existant et le nouveau projet de développement d'une station terminale complète sans cryogène dédiée aux ultra-basses températures et aux champs magnétiques élevés.
• En tant que scientifique ligne de lumière au sein de la Division Expérimentale, vous ferez partie de l' équipe ligne de lumière DEIMOS sous la coordination du responsable de la ligne de lumière. L'équipe de la ligne de lumière gère la ligne de lumière DEIMOS pour les opérations des utilisateurs et vous aurez la responsabilité principale du "contact local" pour une partie du temps de faisceau utilisateur programmé. Cette assistance aux usagers impose des astreintes (typiquement 1 semaine par mois de faisceau y compris le week-end) et peut nécessiter, en cas de besoin, des interventions sur site en dehors des heures normales de travail.

   II. Expérience requise

Le candidat doit être titulaire d'un doctorat. ou diplôme équivalent en physique, science des matériaux, chimie ou dans une discipline connexe. Une première expérience dans un centre de rayonnement synchrotron sera grandement appréciée.

Les aspects suivants seront considérés avec la plus grande attention :

• Connaissance avérée de l'absorption des rayons X et du magnétisme ;
• Expertise en dispositifs cryogéniques ;
• Expertise des installations UHV in situ (MBE, STM, spectroscopies électroniques, diffraction électronique…) ;
• Capacité à développer des équipements expérimentaux complexes ;
• Expérience démontrée dans l'organisation de l'activité dans des installations expérimentales partagées ;
• Formation en programmation et en écriture de codes de calcul en python pour le traitement de données ;

Le candidat doit maîtriser l'anglais (écrit et parlé). La connaissance du français est également souhaitable mais pas obligatoire et des cours sont proposés aux locuteurs non natifs.

III. Conditions générales

L'offre concerne un poste de 1 an, renouvelable 1 an. Au moins une lettre de recommandation est requise.

SOLEIL is the French national synchrotron facility, located on the Saclay Plateau near Paris. It is a multi-disciplinary instrument and research laboratory whose mission is to conduct research using synchrotron radiation, to develop cutting edge instrumentation on the beamlines, and to make these developments available to the scientific community. SOLEIL synchrotron, a unique tool for both academic research and industrial applications across a wide range of disciplines including physics, biology, chemistry etc., opened in 2008. It is used annually by thousands researchers from France and abroad. SOLEIL is based on a synchrotron source that is state-of-the-art both in terms of brilliance and stability. This large scale facility, a partner of the Université Paris Saclay, is a “publically owned” private company, founded by the CNRS and the CEA.

Synchrotron SOLEIL has an opening for a post-doctoral position on the DEIMOS (Dichroism Experimental Installation for Magneto-Optical Spectroscopy, www.synchrotron-soleil.fr/en/beamlines/deimos) beamline. The DEIMOS beamline is devoted to absorption and dichroic measurements in the 350-2500 eV energy range and has a long-standing expertise in the development on low temperature and high magnetic field devices. Our latest achievement is a 3He-4He dilution refrigerator developed to reach sub-Kelvin temperature while performing XAS measurements in the soft energy range. We have also started to study the characteristics of a completely new cryogen-free end-station for ultra-low temperatures. The desired postdoctoral candidate will participate to the aspects of commissioning / development of these unique instruments. Moreover, his/her research activity should make good use of these specific sample environments and in particular the ultra-low temperatures (for instance on the subject of molecular magnetism or strongly correlated systems).

I.Missions

• You will be involved in both the instrumental and scientific program of the DEIMOS beamline. Your main scientific mission is developing an original research program using the unique capabilities of the ultra-low temperatures. In addition, possibilities are offered to join existing collaborations with different European laboratories. Your contribution on the instrumentation will focus on the existing dilution refrigerator and the new project of development of complete cryogen-free end-station dedicated to ultra-low temperatures  and high magnetic field.
• As a beamline scientist within the Experimental Division, you will be part of the DEIMOS beamline team under the coordination of the beamline leader. The beamline team manages the DEIMOS beamline for user operations and you will have primary “local contact” responsibility for a portion of the scheduled user beam time. This assistance to users imposes some on-call duty periods (typically 1 week per month of beam including the weekend) and may require, in case of need, on-site interventions outside regular working hours.

   II. Experience required

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or a related discipline. Previous experience in a synchrotron radiation center will be greatly appreciated.

The following aspects will be considered with the greatest attention:

• Proven knowledge of X-ray absorption and magnetism ;
• Expertise in cryogenic devices ;
• Expertise in UHV in situ facilities (MBE, STM, electron spectroscopies, electron diffraction…) ;
• Capability in developing complex experimental equipment ;
• Demonstrated experience in organizing the activity at shared experimental facilities ;
• Background in programming and in the writing of computational codes in python for the data treatment ;

The candidate must be fluent in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of French is also desirable but not mandatory and lessons are offered to non-native speakers.

III. General condition

The offer concerns a 1-year position, renewable 1 year. At least one letter of recommendation is required.

Closing Date:  Saturday 26 August 2023

Reference:  ENG1669

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship (3 years) within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham. The student will work with an interdisciplinary supervisory team with expertise in 3D printing, functional low dimensional materials and sensing.

We seek to use 3D printing to create novel multimaterial functional structures capable of new ways of sensing underlying material properties. We will use low dimensional materials, including graphene, perovskites and nanodiamonds incorporated into polymers, ceramics and glasses and we will use 3D printing to form them into geometrically complex structures. We will explore how low dimensional materials behave when included within a 3D printed matrix, and we will use their functionality to design and create sensors that can be used for, e.g., examining tissue health or failure in structures under load.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for research and an interest in using 3D printing, chemistry, materials science, or materials engineering to create innovative products. They will have a background in engineering, physics or chemistry, but also be willing to learn and explore other disciplines, as required to meet the project goals. The studentship is an exciting research collaboration between supervisors based within the Centre for Additive Manufacturing (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/cfam/) and the Optics and Photonics Group (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/optics-and-photonics-research-group/index.aspx). The project will be part of an EPSRC Programme Grant: Dialling Up Performance for On Demand Manufacturing led by Professor Ricky Wildman and Dr. Lyudmila Turyanska and a Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship in Emerging Technologies, held by Professor Melissa Mather and will have access to state of the art laboratories and be part of a wide multi-institution and multidisciplinary team. The University of Nottingham facilitates access to a range of networking and training opportunities in addition to the above, including our Researcher Academy and the successful candidate will benefit from alignment with other programmes such as those provided by the Quantum Technology Sensing and Timing Hub, which our groups are members of.

Eligibility

•    Due to funding restrictions, the position is only available for UK candidates

•    Candidates must possess or expect to obtain, a 2:1 or first class degree in an Engineering or Physical Sciences related discipline.

•    Candidates will be available to start on 1st October 2023.

How to apply

Please send a copy of your covering letter, CV and academic transcripts to cfam@nottingham.ac.uk referring to the project title.

Closing date: applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is appointed.