(20/11/2009)

De : "Janina Kirsch" kirsch [ à ] bccn.uni-freiburg.de

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctoral Program "EuroSPIN" (European Study
Programme in Neuroinformatics) is inviting applications from students
having a solid background in mathematics, physics, computer sciences,
biochemistry or neuroscience (on a master level or equivalent), in all
cases with computer science skills. Documented interest in research
like activities (e.g. demonstrated in the form of master thesis work,
or participation in research related activities) is of large
importance. Also fluency in English is requested.

Neuroinformatics combines neuroscience and informatics research to
develop and apply computational tools and approaches that are
essential for understanding the structure and function of the brain.
Four partners participate in EuroSPIN:
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
- University of Edinburg (UoE), UK
- National Centre for Biological Science (NCBS), India
- Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (ALUF), Germany
These four partners are all research leaders in the Neuroinformatics
field, but they have complementary strengths. In addition, two
associated partners, the Honda Research Institute and Nordita,
participate.

Each student will spend most of the time at two of the partner
universities, and also receive a joint (or double) PhD degree
following a successful completion of the studies. The mobility
periods, as well as the courses a student will follow, are tailored
individually based on: a) the PhD students background; b) which
constellations of partners that are involved, as well as c) the
specific research project. During the PhD period each student has one
main supervisor from each of the two universities that grant the PhD
degree.

During the application process, the students are asked to indicate
their preferences with regard to constellations of partners, and also
preferred project ideas/areas can be indicated and motivated.

There are excellent scholarship opportunities for students accepted to
an Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate programme. A stipend or employment
contract will be given to all selected PhD students during the study
time, which is between 3-4 years.

If you are interested, go to our homepage: http://www.kth.se/studies/phd/eurospin?l=en_UK
.

Deadline for Application: December 15, 2009.




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