Vacancy number: 1.2011.00104
The Faculty of Human Movement Sciences provides scientific education and performs research in the field of human movement. Scientific research is conducted within the Research Institute MOVE (www.move.vu.nl) and covers both fundamental and applied research with a strong integrative signature. The research group “ Biophysics and Psychophysics of Sensorimotor Control” investigates how sensory information is used in the control of movements.

Tasks

The division of labor in visual processing between two relatively separate cortical pathways, a ventral and a dorsal stream, has been hotly debated in the last decades: is the separation along attributes (ventral ‘what’ vs. dorsal ‘where’) or along tasks (ventral perception vs. dorsal action). So far, behavioral studies using motor tasks known to rely on the dorsal stream have yielded ambiguous results.

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Chalmers Architecture has a strong sustainability profile and works on crucial social issues with an openly exploratory and practice-based approach. The department is now taking the next step in developing architecture and urban planning of the highest artistic and scientific quality.

A doctoral position is proposed within the research programme Homes for tomorrow:. Building solutions for tomorrow as a reference for today. The position will be placed at Chalmers Architecture.

Reference number 2011/55
Application deadline 2011-05-10

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The University of Central Lancashire calls for International PhD Scholarship in an exploration of lower limb problems in young adults( Medicine & Dentistry)

Study Subject: An exploration of lower limb problems in young adults
Employer: The University of Central Lancashire
Level: PhD

Applications are invited for a full-time scholarship available in the School of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education. The scholarship is tenable for up to 3 years for a PhD (via MPhil route) [subject to satisfactory progress] and is open to international applicants only. UK/EU applicants are not eligible to apply. The scholarship will provide £15000 towards the cost of the International tuition fee over 3 years.
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PhD position in Electrical Machines and Drives for automotive applications

The Department of Energy and Environment announces a PhD position within the Division of Electrical Power Engineering. The Electrical Power Engineering research group is heavily involved in research towards automotive applications, with the aim to reduce the environmental impact of transportation. The group is also active in the Swedish Hybrid Vehicle Center´s focus areas, Electrical Machines and Drives. This PhD-project is a cooperation between Volvo Cars and the Division.

Aim of work
The aim of the PhD student work is to develop well and suitable simulation models of the electric drive and battery system for integration with the mechanical and safety systems in hybrid electrical vehicles. Also utilize the models (standard for engine, electric drive and battery system) transformed to an automotive context to simulate energy balance and transient fault conditions. The models should be suitable for a co-simulation of a premium “2017-state-of-the-art low volume production car” with “Green, Safe & Connected”-functionality ready for high volume production year 2020. (more…)