Position Purpose and Organisational Relationships

This position involves the design of efficient and robust surveillance strategies for the Post Harvest Grains Industry using a variety of existing information sources under uncertainty. The application of existing methodologies in novel ways or development new methods will be made to synthesise biological, spatial and sampling information, enabling the development of strategies that improve the capacity for the detection of grains pests, or demonstrate freedom from pest infestation. To fulfill the duties of this position, National and international travel to liaise with team members and other relevant partners is be required.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be appointed within the School of Natural Resource Sciences at QUT and will be located at the QUT Gardens Point Campus. The appointee will conduct research on behalf of the project team and report to the Project Leader, Dr. Grant Hamilton. This project is funded by the Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity.

Duties include:

• Planning and conducting research under the supervision of the project leaders. This includes collaboration with other researchers and stakeholders as required. Specific research tasks include:

• Assessing data sources and collating appropriate data as required
• Reviewing the current surveillance strategies used within the Post Harvest Grains Industry
• Developing novel methods for incorporating multiple information sources to increase the power of surveillance systems to detect insect pests

• Preparation and publication of research outcomes in relevant refereed journals and presentation of research outcomes at seminars and conferences as directed by the project leader

• Liaising with collaborating partners on the conduct of the research project and assisting with associated administrative matters

• Providing regular written and verbal reports as directed by the project leader and undertaking associated administrative functions

• Assisting in the supervision of research and honours students in project-related areas

• As necessary, assisting in gaining further project-related research funding
• Maintaining complete and accurate research records
• Maintaining research confidentiality and conforming to all requirements for the protection of intellectual property
• Undertaking other appropriate research-related duties as directed by the project team leaders
• Accountable for complying with health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices
• Actively participating in research collaborations with other relevant researchers and research partners, under the supervision of project leaders

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

1. Completion of a PhD in statistics with an appropriate biological application, or a PhD in another relevant discipline such as agricultural science or ecology with a strong record of quantitative research.
2. Capacity to analyse spatial data
3. Experience in liaising with stakeholders and effectively communicating complex scientific ideas.
4. Demonstrated well developed written communication skills with a proven track record of publication of scientific results in peer reviewed journals and other research publications.
5. Demonstrated well developed oral communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
7. Knowledge of workplace health and safety principles which will enable the appointee to implement these principles at an appropriate level.

Desirable:

1. Experience in Bayesian statistical analysis.
2. Experience in the design of surveillance systems.
3. Experience in insect invasion biology.
4. Experience in agricultural systems, particularly the grains industry

Information for applicants

Applicants are required to notify the University of any immigration restrictions that may preclude them from fulfilling the terms of any contract of employment offered at QUT.

HOW TO APPLY
Please provide:

• Application cover sheet
• Applicants are encouraged to systematically address the selection criteria
• Your current resume – including academic qualifications and the names and contact details of professional referees and the period of notice you would need to give your current employer if offered the position
• Applicants should include copies of teaching evaluations (if applicable) and list up to three of their best publications.

Forward your application to jobapplications@qut.edu.au quoting vacancy ref no. 28305 by 15 August 2008 .

Prior to submitting your application please review information regarding immigration requirements, workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity, non-smoking policy and relocation available at
http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/jobs/information.jsp .

After the closing date, you can check the status of the recruitment process. QUT is an equal opportunity employer and employer of choice for women.

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The Scholarship Programme is to assist students in completing their higher education goals. Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) provides scholarships for students through funds received from private donors and MEDIU’s general funds.

In principal, scholarships will be awarded to students who are academically excellent but lack the financial resources to study at MEDIU.

Types of scholarship offered

MEDIU is currently offering full scholarships for students studying full-time (with a workload of 15 to 18 credit hours per regular semester) in the Bachelor of Islamic Sciences(Hons) and the Bachelor of Languages (Hons) in Arabic language and Literature. MEDIU may be offering partial scholarships for future intakes.

A full scholarship will cover the following:

• Tuition and other related fees
• Learning materials
• Partial living support allowance
• Students may receive a laptop on a loan basis from the University, which may be given to students upon successful completion of the degree course
  

Scholarship Eligibility

Students applying for MEDIU scholarships must meet the following conditions:

a) Applicants must remain a full-time student of MEDIU (with a workload of 15 to 18 credit hours per regular semester),
b) Applicants must not be studying full-time with any other institution.
c) Applicants must not already have a Bachelors degree in the Islamic Sciences or the Arabic Language.
d) Applicants must have good academic standing,
e) Applicants must provide proof of their financial standing/ income level,
f) Applicants must not receive any other full scholarship from any other organizations, and
g) Any other condition that may be imposed by MEDIU from time to time without prior notice.

- Application Procedure click here
- apply for admissions online click here

Closing Date

The closing date for the scholarship application for a new student is on the same closing date as the application for admission.
Application deadline: 16 Agustus 2008

For further information:
Student Services Department,
Scholarship Unit,
Al-Madinah International University,
11th Floor, Plaza Masalam,
2, Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah E/9E,
40100 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
email: scholarship[at]mediu.edu.my

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De Montfort University is committed to supporting international students to benefit from study in the United Kingdom. For courses starting in September 2008, De Montfort University’s Vice-Chancellor is pleased to offer scholarships to 2,000 pounds each.

The scholarships are for 2000 pounds equivalent to a reduction of approximately 20% of the total fees, and will be paid for the entire cost of tuition for foreign students, the status of any country in the World who wish to study at one of the following types of courses at the De Montfort University, Leicester

1. Full-time undergraduate (BA / BSc) in any of the object
2. Full-time post-Diplomas and Masters courses (PGDip / MA / MSc / MBA / LLM) in any discipline
3. Full-time MPhil / PhD research degrees in any subject

Scholarships are available for courses beginning in September 2008 only (ie between September 2008 and June 2009 for MPhil / PhD research degrees).

The award of £ 2000 will be a one-off payment and will be deducted from the full cost of tuition at the beginning of the first (or only) grade.

Students move through DMU of one of our systems or progression established collaborative partnerships can also apply for these grants, if they wish.

Only the status of foreign students are eligible.

We will award up to 16 x £ 2000 scholarships for courses above from September 2008. There will be a limited number of scholarships offered by the faculty:

• Faculty of Art and Design: up to 3 scholarships
• Faculty of Business and Law: up to 3 scholarships
• Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering: up to 5 scholarships
• Faculty of Health and Life Sciences: up to 2 scholarships
• Faculty of Humanities: up to 3 scholarships

Keep in mind that some of our courses are not included in this scholarship. To confirm whether your choice is, of course, included in the scheme, please contact reception at the Faculty of those teams that you are applying directly.

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the submission of a 500 word essay, which will be written by the applicant and evaluated DMU group representatives (each faculty will have his own team).

How to Apply

1. Choose a course to which you want to apply to take part. If you would like further information or advice, please contact the Center for Inquiry T: +44 (0) 116 257 7513, e-mail or visit enquiry@dmu.ac.uk / International to watch in our online prospectuses.
2. Complete and submit an application for a course you would like to study. Detailed information on how to apply can be found on the Internet at dmu.ac.uk / international, and in our international prospects. If the application is successful, you will receive the offer letter. You may already have taken place in the course proposal, starting with the 2008/09.
3. Once you invite a letter (or CONDITIONAL UNCONDITIONAL), and you want to apply for one of the VC International Fellowship 2008/09, you must write an essay of 500 words.

Please write 500 words (in English) on the following issues:
How do your studies at the University of De Montfort improve your future?

After the application deadline, all essays will be evaluated by a group of DMU representatives (one of the panels on the faculty), as well as scholarships will be awarded to applicants that demonstrate, in the view of the group, the following:

• Excellent written communication skills
• Clear understanding of the course you want to learn
• A good understanding of what you hope to gain from the UK Higher Education
• A good understanding of employment, you will enter after graduation and skills, you may need
• How does this scholarship will help you in the classroom, and in the future
• ambitions for the future, motivation and enthusiasm for his subject and learning
• Strong academic skills, as evidenced by your pre-qualification and / or academic links, as part of your application.

After its completion, please write your essay, as word document attachment to Maria Kyrris, International Recruitment Team on internationalscholarships@dmu.ac.uk

Please be sure to provide your name, date of birth, e-mail address and your application number with your essay.

Deadline for Applications
If you want to apply for an international scholarship, you should have received your letter and proposal submitted essays on August 1, 2008. No essays received after this date will be accepted under any circumstances.
You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your essay submission, when we receive it. Make sure you keep as proof of acceptance of your application, if required.

Distribution Process
After a period of August 1, 2008 a team from the DMU (one panel at the Department) will evaluate all sit essay submissions. All successful applicants who have received scholarships will be notified by e-mail and letter (regular mail) on September 1, 2008. In 2000 pounds scholarships will be deducted from the total tuition fee of successful applicants, when you arrive for training at DMU. Details of successful recipients will be available from Maria Kyrris at internationalscholarships@dmu.ac.uk after September 10, 2008, if required.

Application Rule

• Overseas-only status of the students can apply for scholarships.
• Both self-funded and sponsored students have the right to apply for participation.
• No cash alternatives will be offered scholarships and can not be transferred to any other time, the DMU, or other designated recipient.
• Only in September 2008, entry (or between September 2008 and June 2009, for research applicants) - scholarships, could not be deferred to a statement in September 2009 or later.
• For foreign students, who are also entitled to a 5% discount for early payment of their assessed contributions in full to students, in 2000 to £ Scholarship will be deducted from the first full fee, a 5% discount from the fee reduction.
• These scholarships will not be awarded in conjunction with any other awards, such as scholarships for graduates of 2008 - students can only receive a stipend DMU, usually a greater cost.
• If an applicant is available scholarships, and then withdraw their application, or not enrolled in a course, for any reason, loss of scholarships.
• The University reserves the right to withdraw fellowship, or not to provide scholarships, at any time before they are distributed.

Additional information
For more information on scholarships and / or our courses, visit dmu.ac.uk / international, call +44 (0) 116 257 7513 or e-mail enquiry@dmu.ac.uk.

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