Education and Career

DAAD Scholarship for Doctoral Programmes in Germany (fully funded)

Objective The aim of this grant programme is to support doctoral projects in Germany. Who can apply? Excellently-qualified young academics and scientists who have completed a Master's degree or Diplom, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor's degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant-supported research. What can be funded? Doctoral programmes at a state or state-recognised institution of higher education or a non-university research institute in Germany: · Individual projects under the supervision of a university teacher or academic adviser Or · Participation in a structured doctoral study programme Duration of the funding · A maximum of four years; the length of the grant is decided by a selection committee and depends on the project in question and the applicant's work schedule. · Grants are initially awarded for a maximum of one year. Extensions depend on whether the selection committee considers the previous award period to have been successfully completed. · For doctoral projects in Germany that require several years of research, research phases outside Germany can be supported if these are critical for the successful completion of the doctoral degree. Planned stays must be specified in the application in the work and time schedule and should not exceed a quarter of the anticipated total funding period. Value · Depending on academic level, monthly payments of: euros 850.- for graduates, euros 1,200.- for doctoral candidates · Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover · Travel allowance · One-off research allowance Under certain circumstances, grant holders completing an uninterrupted stay of over 6 months may receive the following additional benefits: · Monthly rent subsidy · Monthly allowance for accompanying family members To enable grant holders to improve their language skills in preparation for their stay in Germany, DAAD offers the following services: · Payment of course fees for the online language course "Deutsch-Uni Online (DUO)" (www.deutsch-uni.com) for six months after receipt of the Scholarship Award Letter · if necessary: Language course (2, 4 or 6 months) before the start of the research stay; the DAAD decides whether to fund the grant holder's participation and for how long depending on language skills and project. If a language course scholarship is granted and the working language at the host institute is German, participation is compulsory. · Allowance for a personally chosen German language course during the grant period · Reimbursement of the fees for the TestDaF test which has either been taken in the home country after receipt of the Scholarship Award Letter or in Germany before the end of the funding period · As an alternative to the TestDaF for scholarship holders who have taken a language course beforehand: the fee for a DSH examination taken during the scholarship period may be reimbursed. Selection An independent selection committee consisting of specialist scientists reviews applications. The most important selection criteria: · A convincing and well-planned research project or course of continuing education · Academic achievements Additional documents that prove academic suitability or provide information about extracurricular activities will also be considered in the assessment.

STFC Fully-Funded Scholarship in Centre for Doctoral Training in Data Intensive Science at Swansea University

Closing date: Position is open until filled. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis

Start date: 1 October 2020

Swansea University’s Department of Physics has an opening for an STFC/College of Science funded scholarship in 2020 in Particle Physics and Cosmology Theory. The successful applicant will join the 2020 cohort of the Data Intensive Centre for Doctoral Training, a three-university consortium formed by cognate research groups at the universities of Bristol, Cardiff and Swansea. As well as receiving courses delivered at Swansea in theoretical physics, CDT students will benefit from specialist training in data science, and undertake a six-month placement at a commercial or industrial partner organisation.

See https://data-intensive-cdt.ac.uk for further information

Research can be done in several areas of interest within the Particle Physics and Cosmology Theory group at Swansea including:

·         Theoretical cosmology and gravitational waves

·         Hot and dense QCD on the lattice

·         Physics beyond the standard model

·         Quantum Field Theories of Condensed Matter

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview over Skype or Zoom.

Requirements:

Candidates must have a first, upper second class honours or a Masters degree with Merit, in a relevant discipline. Informal enquiries and queries on eligibility for this programme may be directed to the Swansea CDT lead Prof. Simon Hands [email protected]

Studentships funded by STFC are subject to UK/EU residency eligibility.

For candidates whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. Please visit our website for a list of acceptable English language tests. We prefer candidates to have already met the English Language requirements at the point of application, although this is not a requirement.

Funding:

These are 48 month fully-funded STFC scholarships, which cover UK/EU tuition fees and an annual stipend. The current stipend is £15,285 per annum.

How to apply:

To apply for this studentship, please download the research scholarship application form and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Form and return them to the College of Science with the following:

·         Academic References – all scholarship applications require two supporting references to be submitted. Please ensure that your chosen referees are aware of the funding deadline, as their references form a vital part of the evaluation process. Please either include these with your scholarship application or ask your referees to send them directly to [email protected]

·         Academic Transcripts and Degree Certificates – academic transcripts and degree certificates must be submitted along with the scholarship application by the funding deadline. We will be using these to verify your academic qualifications.

·         A recent CV

·         Applicants should use the ‘Supplementary Personal Statement’ section of the application form to indicate, in broad terms, their proposed research interests within the activities of the Particle Physics and Cosmology Theory group.

·         Should you wish to also apply for other current scholarship advertisements within the PPCT group please state this directly on your form.

Siemens is hiring for Lead Engineer -Hardware Engineering (COMOS) role in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra (Job ID: 209366)

We at Siemens, A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.

Job title: Lead Engineer Hardware Engineering (COMOS)

Job location: Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

Organization: Digital Industries

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Job Type: Full-time

Objective of the position:

Ensuring the highest standards in COMOS HW engineering, supporting the solution business of Siemens Ltd. worldwide.

Change the future with us!

Summary

Supporting international projects in the regions and on site in a self-reliant style. Hardware engineering using SIEMENS engineering tool COMOS.

Advanced to expert level HW design experience and knowledge for process automation plants with the focus on hardware calculations, BOM preparation, Cabinet design. Verification of customers basic design and development of automation solutions for projects in parallel. Interface to the Team lead/project manager partner regions for technical topics.

Based on the deep experience and HW design knowledge of process automation branches. Designing and implementing Siemens and 3rd party hardware drawings for the automation projects being executed. COMOS tool is used for the engineering of HW cabinet design which enables Siemens HW design as in the real plant as per hardware design specification of respective projects. Discussion and verification of the HW design concepts with the partners, customers and leaders in international teams. Ability to derive the easiest solution fitting to the requirements using the most sophisticated tools for the implementation (Comos, others). Preparation of sharp quotations with a risk & chances assessment.

We have a lot to offer, how about you?

The candidate should have more than 5 years’ experience as project engineer. Technical leading of project teams. Guiding of project engineers, great teammate, shares knowledge and encouraging style of working.

Hardware Design, engineering, preparation of Automation Cabinet Engineering drawings using any engineering tool for process automation projects.

Siemens Automation System Hardware & Software Knowledge including communication and field devices i.e. PCS7 AS, S7-400, ET200M, ET200SPHA, ET200SP, ET200S, ET200iSP IO Series Hardware.

Tools and Skills

Process Knowledge: Branches pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food & beverage, water/wastewater and/or glass. (process industries)

HW Design tool: Good experience in COMOS/AutoCAD/EPLAN

HW Design functions: HW estimation, Heat load calculations, design calculations

DCS Systems: Basic knowledge of PCS7 engineering, testing and commissioning expertise

Scada Systems: Simatic S7, TIA & WinCC engineering, testing and commissioning expertise

Engineering tools: COMOS Software engineering, PCS7 Plant Automation Accelerator, SIDEC, COMOS Cabinet Configurator

Others: Testing and commissioning expertise

Soft skills: Business processes (general), Compliance/Rules & Regulations, Business ownership, Leadership, Management, Project coordination, Negotiations.

Responsibilities:

-Execution of HW engineering project in process automation field.

-Cabinet Engineering drawings preparation using Siemens engineering tool – COMOS

-Preparation of detailed IO list, heat load calculation, cabinet FVFP, General arrangement drawing, Wiring drawings, Single line diagram, BOM, Network Drawings

-Preparation of System Architecture

-Selection of IO Modules, Field Termination Assemblies and Barriers as per requirement.

-Proposals based on customer inputs, IO list,Coordinating with International client regarding project status and delivery.

-Technical specification, Inspection, Testing, FAT, Site support, as built and as commissioned drawings of assigned projects on time

-Good experience of cabinet design in field of process automation projects.

-System Design & P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram) drawing creation using COMOS software

-Design of loop drawings, Wiring Diagram, Loop Schematic Drawing Using LOOPGEN Software, Bill of Materials, Preparation DCS Cabinet Layouts, General Arrangement and

-Internal Arrangement for following cabinets

-Preparation of System Architecture

-Selection of IO Modules, Field Termination Assemblies and Barriers as per requirement.

-Cross Marshalling

-Proposals based on customer inputs, IO list

-Coordinating with International client regarding COMOS Development

Find out more about department at: Siemens Department

To apply for the role please visit: Siemens Application

ABOUT THIS SCHOLARSHIP

The world’s carbon budget is finite and running out fast; at bp we know the world needs a rapid transition to net zero. We all want energy that is reliable and affordable, but that is no longer enough. It must also be cleaner. This will require nothing short of reimagining energy for people and our planet.

bp has set an ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. This means dramatically reducing carbon in the company’s operations and production while growing new low carbon businesses, products and services. More details of bp’s ambition can be found here.

As bp heads towards net zero, we are committed to listening to, learning from and working with others. That’s why bp is pleased to support the Net Zero Scholarship, a programme to identify and engage with young innovators who are reimaging energy for people and planet today.

Scholarship recipients will join bp’s delegation to the 2021 One Young World Summit in Munich, where they will meet and exchange ideas with peers from across the business. The scholarship seeks candidates making an impact in one of the following areas:

1. Advocating for progressive climate policies

2. Enhancing current decarbonised energy technologies such as solar and wind

3. Improving access to energy

4. Innovating to reduce emissions in households, cities and industries

NET ZERO SCHOLARS WILL RECEIVE:

1. Access to the One Young World Summit 2021 in Munich

2. Hotel accommodation between 21 - 26 April 2021

3. The cost of travel to and from Munich

4. Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner

5. Ground transportation between Summit venues

6. Access to bespoke bp programming including: pre-Summit briefing, a bp buddy from the company’s internal delegation and a post-Summit feedback session.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates must be:

1. Aged 18 - 30*

2. Nationals of all countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship

One Young World will assess candidates based on their:

1. Evidenced commitment to delivering positive change

2. Demonstrated capacity for leadership

3. Understanding of key local and/ or global issues

4. Track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas

5. One Young World will actively seek and prioritse candidates who are making an impact in at least one of the following areas

Enhancing current decarbonised energy technologies such as solar and wind

Improving access to energy

Innovating to reduce emissions in households, cities and industries

Advocating for proressive climate policies

Application Deadline: 1 July, 9:00 pm BST

APPLY HERE

*Most delegates are between the age of 18 and 30. The One Young World team will consider applications from those who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage.

The FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship is an award of US$20,000 to support graduate-level studies. The scholarship is open to women of citizenship who have less than 10 years work experience and are studying Finance in an accredited graduate-level program.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN, AND WILL GET CLOSED ON JUNE 30, 2020

· The winner will be notified on or before August 15, 2020.

· APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP. All the information you require to apply is included in this document and on the application form. Please keep this page handy for your reference as you are completing the application form.

· We will send all applicants an email publicly announcing the scholarship winner once she has been named. This will likely occur in autumn 2020.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these instructions in full before beginning your application:

· Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2020 at 5:59 PM ET. Late applications will not be accepted.

· Applications are welcomed from female citizens of all countries who are enrolled in a post-graduate program at a university accredited by the national or international body approved for that purpose in the country where the university is situated. You must be enrolled and attending the program on a full-time basis during the 2020 - 2021 academic year.

· The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving applicant who is enrolled in a post-graduate program with an emphasis on finance, particularly relating to the use of derivatives in capital markets and/or financial risk management. If your field of study does not meet that description, DO NOT APPLY.

· Applicants must have no more than 10 years total work experience, and no more than five years work experience in finance.

· Applications and all supporting documents, except university transcripts must be in English.

· To submit an application, you will need to follow the link below and create a user name and password.

· Remember your user name and password. This will enable you to edit and save your application before finally submitting it. If necessary, you may then log back in to continue working on the application later and then submit it.

· Once you submit your application you will no longer be able to edit it.

· The system will provide a prompt to confirm you have submitted your application. That means your application has been submitted and we have received it. You will NOT receive a confirmation message/email.

· Do not attempt to contact us to confirm that we have received your application. Your account will indicate a submission has been received.

· DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

You will be required to attach a number of documents in the prescribed file format (jpg, pdf or gif) with the prescribed naming convention (Note: Maximum file size is 20 MB). These include:

· Your resume or CV

· Two letters of reference for the scholarship from appropriate individuals (e.g., professors or other relevant university staff, work supervisors and colleagues)

· University transcript(s) from undergraduate program(s)

· Confirmation of acceptance or enrollment in the post-graduate program for the 2020-2021 academic year

· Any authored papers (optional)

FILE NAMING CONVENTION:

{family name}{given name}{document name}.{file extension} Document Name(s)

CV

Letter1, Letter2

Transcript1, Transcript2

Enroll

Paper

eg. smithsarahCV.pdf, smithsarahLetter1.pdf, etc.