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  • NOKIA, RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES (IBM), PH.D. FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Targeted Fields:  Physical Sciences. School of Engineering. School of Management. Including business, chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering and physics, as well as emerging technical fields such as autonomic computing, nanotechnology, grid computing, e-business on demand and services management.

Open To:  Prospective/Current Graduate Students. Students Working on Doctoral Dissertation.

Citizenship:  No citizenship requirements.

Eligibility Requirements:  Must be nominated by a faculty member, be enrolled full-time, and should have completed at least one year of study in a doctoral program at the time of nomination. IBM values diversity in the workplace and encourages nominations of women, minorities and all who contribute to that diversity.

Stipend:  A stipend of $17,500 per academic year, plus tuition.

Deadline:  10/26/2007  - nomination deadline September 20 to November 1, 2007

Program Description:  Fellowships are awarded annually for study at any university world-wide. The IBM Fellowship Program is intended to honor exceptional Ph.D. students in disciplines of mutual interest, fundamental to innovation and on demand business. Fellows will be matched with an IBM mentor and are expected to intern at an IBM research lab. Fellowships may be renewed for up to three years.

For More Information
IBM Graduate Fellowships
University Relations Departments
IBM Corporation
Armonk, NY 10504
(914) 765-1900
phdfellow@us.ibm.com
www-304.ibm.com/jct09002c/university/scholars/fellowship/phd/index.html

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF), MINORITY POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Targeted Fields:  Health Sciences. Life Sciences. Social Sciences. School of Public Health.

Open To:  Postdoctoral Scholars.

Citizenship:  Open only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Eligibility Requirements:  Must have doctoral degree awarded before the tenure of the award or have received the PhD within the past four years. Preference given to minorities.

Stipend:  Award provides a stipend of $60,000 per year consisting of three separate types of payments. Monthly stipend of $3,750 to fellow. A research allowance of $10,000 per year. An institutional allowance of $5,000 per year.

Deadline:  11/5/2007  

Program Description:  Approximately 12 fellowships will be awarded to support minority postdoctoral research in science and engineering for up to 24 months. Award may be renewed for an additional 12 months.

For More Information
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22230
(703) 292- 5111
jperhoni@nsf.gov
www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06586

NATIONAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE CONSORTIUM, GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS  IN THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Targeted Fields:  Physical Sciences. School of Engineering. NPSC generally covers the following: Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and their subdisciplines, and related engineering fields: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical.

Open To:  Prospective/Current Graduate Students.

Citizenship:  Open only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Eligibility Requirements:  Open to all qualified students with emphasis on the recruitment of women and minorities (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, or Pacific Islander). For the Traditional and Internship Programs, applicants should either be a senior with at least a 3.0, a first year grad student pursuing a Ph.D., be in a terminal master's program, or returning from the workforce with no more than a master's degree.

Stipend:  Stipend amount of $21,000.

Deadline:  11/5/2007  

Program Description:  Three different fellowship programs are offered for students aspiring for a doctoral degree and a career in the physical sciences. There is a emphasis on recruitment of a diverse pool of female and underrepresented minority applicants. The Traditional Fellowship covers the first two or three years of graduate school with the possibility of continuation of up to six years. The Dissertation Support Program covers the period of dissertation research and defense, up to a maximum of four years. The Internship Program is for summer research.

For More Information
National Physical Science Consortium
USC - RAN
3716 S. Hope, Suite 348
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4344
(213) 743-2409
npschq@npsc.org
www.npsc.org

NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (NRC) RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP PROGRAM

Targeted Fields:  Life Sciences. Physical Sciences. School of Engineering. School of Public Health.

Open To:  Postdoctoral Scholars.

Citizenship:  No citizenship requirements.

Eligibility Requirements:  Open to doctoral level scientists and engineers. Some programs require supporting documents and/or other specific requirements. Check with them program of interest.

Stipend:  Stipends are adjusted yearly based on experience and degree.

Deadline:  11/1/2007  2/1/2008, 5/1/2008, 8/1/2008.

Program Description:  NRC Associateship provides several programs for postdoctoral scientists and engineers to conduct research on problems largely of their own choice that are compatible with the interests of sponsoring laboratories.Awards are granted for an initial 12-month period and may be renewed for up to five years, based on satisfactory performance and the continued availability of funds.

For More Information
Research Associateship Programs
500 Fifth Street, NW (Keck-568)
Washington DC 20001
(202) 334-2760
RAP@nas.edu
www.training.nih.gov/postdoctoral/nrc.asp

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF), GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Targeted Fields:  Health Sciences. Life Sciences. Physical Sciences. Social Sciences. School of Engineering.

Open To:  Prospective/Current Graduate Students.

Citizenship:  U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents.  Also open to U.S. Nationals.

Eligibility Requirements:  BA degree earned prior to application deadline.  Not have completed graduate study in excess of 12 months in a science, mathematics, or engineering field.  Not eligible if earned an advanced degree in science, mathematics or engineering within the last 5 years. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Stipend:  Stipends of $30,000 per year plus up to $10,500 for tuition.

Deadline:  11/1/2007  through 11/09/2007 - Deadlines vary depending on discipline.

Program Description:  Approximately 1000, three-year awards, for study leading to a master's or doctoral degree in the sciences, mathematics, or engineering.  Awards are tenable at U.S. and foreign universities.  Note: Additional awards will be offered only to women pursuing degrees in engineering and computer and information science and engineering.

For More Information
GRF Operations Center
Suite T-50
1818 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-2479
(866) 673-4737
info@nsfgradfellows.org
www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/

UC PRESIDENT, POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Targeted Fields:  Open to all fields.

Open To:  Postdoctoral Scholars.

Citizenship:  Open only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Eligibility Requirements:   Must hold a PhD or expect to receive one by July.

Stipend:  Stipends of $40,000-$50,000 plus health benefits and up to $4,000 for research related expenses. For awards in Mathematics, Engineering and the Physical Sciences, stipends of $36,000-$44,000

Deadline:  11/15/2007  

Program Description:  Program offers 15-20 fellowships for recent postdocs committed to careers in university teaching and research.  Fellows conduct research under faculty sponsorship at any of the UC campuses or laboratories.  Awards are for 1 year, renewable.

For More Information
President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
University of California - Office of the President
Academic Advancement
1111 Franklin Street, 11th Floor
Oakland, CA 94607-5200
(510 )987-9500
Kim.Adkinson@ucop.edu
www.ucop.edu/acadadv/ppfp/

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, LYMAN T. JOHNSON POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Targeted Fields:  Open to all fields.

Open To:  Postdoctoral Scholars.

Citizenship:  Open only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Eligibility Requirements:  Must have completed the doctoral degree before the date of appointment or have completed the doctoral degree within the past two years.

Stipend:  Stipend of $35,000 for one year, plus $5,000 for support of research activities.

Deadline:  11/1/2007  

Program Description:  Awards for minority postdoctoral fellows in under-represented graduate and professional areas to pursue an individualized research program and actively participate in research and teaching at the University of Kentucky.  Fellowships are available for up to two years. The initial appointment is for 12 months, but recipients may apply for a second year.

For More Information
Vice President for Research
311 Main Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0032
(859) 257-5294
www.rgs.uky.edu/students/postdocs.html

INDIANA UNIVERSITY, FACULTY FELLOWS PROGRAM

Targeted Fields:  Open to all fields.

Open To:  Postdoctoral Scholars.

Citizenship:  Open only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Eligibility Requirements:  Applicants must have received their PhD (or other comparable postgraduate degree) within the last 4 years or be in a position to complete the degree within the next year.

Stipend:  Salary is equivalent to faculty member of the same rank plus a $4,000 research allowance.

Deadline:  11/1/2007   

Program Description:  The program offers up to ten postdoctoral fellows the position of visiting assistant professor in their chosen discipline and the opportunity to advance their research. Appointments can be either taken up during the summer session or the academic year.

For More Information
IUB Faculty Fellows Program
Memorial Hall West 108
1021 East Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-7005
(812) 855-0542
shs@indiana.edu
www.iub.edu/~shs/ffp.shtml

NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE SYSTEM; GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Targeted Fields: Life Sciences. Physical Sciences. Specifically Nonpoint Source Pollution, Socioeconomic Research, Biodiversity, Earth Sciences, Geomorphology, Fluvial Geomorphology, Sediment Transport, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Aquatic Biology, Estuarine Ecology, Ecosystems, Aquatic Ecosystems, Environmental Management, Environmental Pollution, and Environmental Monitoring.

Open To: Prospective/Current Graduate Students.

Citizenship: No citizenship requirements.

Eligibility Requirements: Students must be admitted to or enrolled in a full-time master's or doctoral program at U.S. accredited universities.
Students should have completed the majority of their course work at the beginning of their fellowship and have an approved thesis research program.
Minority students are encouraged to apply.

Stipend: $20,000 per year.

Deadline: 11/1/2007

Program Description: 24 awards for students to enhance the scientific understanding of the reserve's ecosystem. Awards support one year of research and are renewable for up to three years.

For More Information
Alison Krepp
NOAA/Estuarine Reserves Division
1305 East-West Highway
N/ORM5, SSMC4, Station 10509
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 713-3155 ext. 105
alison.krepp@noaa.gov
www.nerrs.noaa.gov/Fellowship/

NATIONAL CONSORTIUM FOR GRADUATE DEGREES FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING, INC.
GRADUATE ENGINEERING FOR MINORITIES (GEM)

Targeted Fields: Life Sciences. Physical Sciences. School of Engineering.

Open To: Prospective/Current Graduate Students.

Citizenship: Open only to U.S. citizens.

Eligibility Requirements: Master's applicants: Must have at least a 2.80 GPA. Doctoral applicants: Must have at least a 3.00 GPA and a master's degree. All fellows must be of one of the following minority groups:
American Indian, Black, Mexican American, Puerto Rican, or other Hispanic.

Stipend: Minimum stipend of $10,000 for MS Program and $14,000 for PhD program.

Deadline: 11/1/2007

Program Description: Three fellowship programs are being offered to increase the number of minorities in the field of engineering and science.
GEM's principle activity is the provision of graduate fellowships at the MS and PhD levels coupled with paid summer internships. Funding for the MS program is for one year and five years for the PhD program.

For More Information
The National GEM Consortium
1800 K Street NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 457-8688
akee@gemfellowship.org
was.nd.edu/gem/gemwebapp/public/gem_01_100.htm

NATIONAL ACADEMIES, CHRISTINE MIRZAYAN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY POLICY GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Targeted Fields: Health Sciences. Life Sciences. Physical Sciences. Social Sciences. School of Engineering. School of Law. School of Management. School of Public Health.

Open To: Prospective/Current Graduate Students.

Citizenship: No citizenship requirements.

Eligibility Requirements: Graduating seniors are eligible to apply provided they are able to submit proof of admission into a graduate school.
Postdoctoral scholars should have received their PhD within the past five years.

Stipend: Stipends of $5,300.

Deadline: 11/1/2007 -deadline for winter program. 3/1/2008 -deadline for
summer program. 6/1/2008 -deadline for fall program.

Program Description: Several internships lasting for 10 weeks are offered to engage graduate students in the analysis and creation of science and technology policy and to familiarize them with the interactions of science, technology, and government.Fellows may at their and their mentor¹s option be extended beyond the official session¹s term on a case-by-case basis.

For More Information
The National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program 500 5th Street, NW, Room 508 Washington DC, 20001
(202) 334-2455
policyfellows@nas.edu
www7.nationalacademies.org/policyfellows/

FANNIE AND JOHN HERTZ FOUNDATION GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

Targeted Fields:  Physical Sciences. School of Engineering.

Open To: Prospective/Current Graduate Students.

Citizenship:  Open only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Eligibility Requirements:  BA with at least an A- grade average during last 2 years of undergraduate work.  Applications are accepted from students that expect to receive a bachelor's degree and from students already enrolled in graduate programs.

Stipend:  Stipend of $31,000 over the 9 month academic year plus cost-of-education allowance.

Deadline:  11/02/2007  

Program Description:  Up to 20 fellowships provide support for students of outstanding potential in the applied physical sciences at selected universities.  Renewable for up to 5 years.

For More Information
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation
2456 Research Drive
Livermore, CA 94550-3850
(925) 373-1642
askhertz@hertzfoundation.org
www.hertzfoundationorg/dx/Fellowships/

UC NATURAL RESERVE SYSTEM (NRS), MILDRED E. MATHIAS GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS

Targeted Fields:  Humanities. Life Sciences. Physical Sciences. Social Sciences. School of Arts and Architecture. School of Engineering.

Open To:  Prospective/Current Graduate Students. Students Working on Master's Thesis. Students Working on Doctoral Dissertation.

Citizenship:  No citizenship requirements.

Eligibility Requirements:  Open to graduate students enrolled at any UC campus.  Must obtain permission to conduct research at a reserve by the reserve’s manager.

Stipend: Maximum award is $2,500.
Deadline: 10/18/2007  

Program Description:  Approximately twelve awards for graduate students to conduct field research at one of the 34 NRS reserves. Preference will be given to proposals for research that is directly related to the student's masters or dissertation research.

For More Information
Victoria Sork
UCLA Ecol  Evolutionary Bio/IOE
Box 951606,2312 LSB
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1606
(310) 825-7755
vlsork@ucla.edu
nrs.ucop.edu/Mathias-Grant.htm

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NOKIA: CONNECTING PEOPLE, INTERNSHIP

SensorPlanet & Mobile Sensor Data Mashup

Position Description

Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experience in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business mobility through the devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions, and services for communications networks.

We are looking for interns to work with us on Mobile Sensor Data Mashup within the SensorPlanet research project (www.sensorplanet.org), a global initiative by Nokia in cooperation with the top universities around the world. The Nokia SensorPlanet activity is eager to take Master/PhD-level students who are passionate about creating novel applications and use case scenarios that truly merge the physical and virtual worlds by using sensor data collected by device-centric Wireless Sensor Networks.

The ultimate goal is to define, design and develop systems that in an interesting way combine available sensor data streams from various applications around the world, enabling us to implement research activities on how things and people are connected through their physical and virtual presence.

Requirements:
We are looking for graduate students in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Human-Computer Interaction, or some related field with skills, passion and experience in one or more of the following areas: mobile web application and development, human-computer interaction, data analysis, rapid mashup prototyping, web technologies, visualization, programming on Symbian and/or Maemo devices, wireless sensor networks, database systems, information retrieval, statistical analysis, or related fields.

You should have strong problem solving skills, be innovative and demonstrate analytical thinking, be proactive, and happy to work in a team. Demonstrated records of cognitive, communicative, and collaborative skills are essential. Proficiency in programming (especially Python, other scripting language and database query languages) is strongly preferred.

Profile:
Area of Interest: Research & Development
Locations: US - Palo Alto
Organization: Corporate Development Office
Schedule: Full-time
Education Level: Master’s Degree, (+/- 18 years)
Job Type: Internship
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No

Additional Information
Positing Date: 15 Jan, 2008

CENS - Nokia conctact: Peter Boda (peter.boda@nokia.com) please contact if you submit an application

Wireless Sensor Networks Job Opportunities in Brisbane

Announcement Date: 9/4/07

Several sensor networks research positions are available in Brisbane, Australia:

Applications close 21 September 2007. For selection documentation and details on how to apply visit www.csiro.au/careers or within Australia phone 1300 301 509

Wireless Sensor Networks Research Opportunities (PDF)

Jet Propulsion Laboratory / NASA / Caltech

Contact: Ashit Talukder, Ph.D.
4800 Oak Grove Drive, MS 300-123,
Pasadena, CA 91109
Ph: 818 354 1000
Fax: 818 393 3302
E-mail: atalukde@jpl.nasa.gov

We have an immediate opening for a NASA post doctoral fellow/scholar in the research areas of image/signal processing, pattern recognition, AI, and controls and resource allocation for multisensor remote and in-situ sensor systems, and distributed sensor networks. The position is funded for three years or more, and the candidate could potentially transition to a JPL scientist or senior researcher position in these three years.