Postgraduate Scholarships
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Renaissance Studies 18-19
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Renaissance Studies 18-19
Birkbeck School of Arts will award one fully funded Birkbeck Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Renaissance Studies beginning in 2018-19.
We invite outstanding applicants working in one or more than one of the constituent disciplines of Renaissance Studies (ca. 1400-1670) in the School of Arts at Birkbeck. Applications are welcomed within the fields of History of Art; English Literature; Drama and Theatre Studies; Intellectual History; Early Modern French Studies; Iberian and Latin American Studies and Visual Culture. The scholarship is equally open to candidates wishing to work in interdisciplinary ways and to those located within one of the single disciplines.
Supervision in Renaissance Studies in the School of Arts is wide in scope. For a list of Renaissance Studies specialists, who can act as supervisors, please visit the academic staff pages on the School’s departmental websites.
Eligibility
Birkbeck Postgraduate Research Scholarships are open to Home/EU and International applicants applying for a full-time or part time M.Phil/PhD place within the School of Arts, starting in the 2018/19 academic year.
Funding
The Birkbeck Postgraduate Research Scholarship awards will include a full fee waiver capped at the value of the full-time Home/EU rate for M.Phil/PhD degrees (currently £4,260), in addition to an annual stipend set at Research Council rates (currently £16,777; pro rata in the case of a part-time award).
Duration of Awards
Scholarships will be tenable for up to three years (subject to satisfactory academic progress) for full-time students, and at an appropriate pro rata rate and extended duration for part-time students.
How to Apply – Application Process
To apply for an award please download the funding application form here.
Please note that you will also need to apply for a place on a relevant PhD programme:
M.Phil/PhD Comparative Literature
M.Phil/PhD English and Humanities
M.Phil/PhD French
M.Phil/PhD German
M.Phil/PhD History of Art
M.Phil/PhD Iberian and Latin American Studies
Please consult the general guidance on applying online for an M.Phil/PhD place. You can find the School of Arts Guide for Applicants here . All prospective students are strongly advised to first make informal contact with a potential supervisor. For information about staff and the research environment at Birkbeck, please consult the School’s Departmental webpages.
Application Deadline: 6pm 15 June 2018.
Please be advised that all applicants wishing to be considered for funding may be required to attend an interview to discuss their proposal. Interviews will be held in w/c 18 and 25 June (if not before). Results will be announced in early July 2018.
The completed form should be emailed to [email protected] .
If you have any enquiries about this studentship and the scope of supervision within the School of Arts, please contact Dr Luisa Calè, Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Research ([email protected] ).
Postgraduate Scholarships
Classroom Assistant II (Part Time-4 Positions)
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title | Classroom Assistant II (Part Time-4 Positions) |
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Posting Number | 18TM0693 |
Department | Ctr-Strategic Urban Ldrshp-Cmd |
Overview | |
Posting Summary |
The Classroom Assistant will support the classrooms serving children from ages 0-3 years and creating and maintaining a safe and stimulating environment for young children. This position is responsible for daily care of the children enrolled in his/her class. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: physical caregiving, following an age appropriate daily plan, and facilitation of supportive relationships with co-workers, parents, and students. The Classroom Assistant II ensures, supports, and promotes each child’s safety, health, and development in cooperation with their families and other early childhood professionals in a manner consistent with NAEYC, NJDHS and child care licensing regulations |
Position Status | |
Hours Per Week | 19.5 |
Daily Work Shift | |
FLSA | Nonexempt |
Position Salary | $10-$12 per hour |
Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
Terms of Appointment | Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly |
Minimum Education and Experience |
AA degree, preferably in the field of Early Childhood Education of Child Development from an accredited public or private institution of higher education. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for Preschool Caregivers required or an equivalent credential that addresses comparable competencies; or must obtain the credential within one year of employment as a Classroom Assistant II. |
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Preferred Qualifications | |
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Must have (or be willing to obtain) training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with very young children. Ability to work as part of a multi-program/disciplinary team in providing a variety of services to children and families. Experience working with children from low income families. Valid First Aid/CPR card, food handler’s card, negative TB test, and clear criminal background check required. |
Equipment Utilized | |
Physical Demands and Work Environment | |
Special Conditions |
Posting Open Date | |
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Posting Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | No |
Special Instructions to Applicants | |
Regional Campus | Rutgers University-Camden |
Home Location Campus | Rutgers University-Camden |
Location Details |
Postgraduate Scholarships
Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment Ctr Student Worker
Working Title | Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment Ctr Student Worker |
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Anticipated Starting Academic Term | Fall |
Job Type | Student |
Job Category | Administrative/Office Support |
Federal Work Study Required? | No |
Job Summary | The student will be involved in patient relations, answer phones, scheduling patient appointments, study recruitment assistance, database entry, filing, copying, faxing |
Job Requirements | Prior customer service experience, familiarity or interest in medicine/medical terminology and Microsoft Office |
Child Protection Clearances | The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks may be required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. |
Hourly Pay Rate | $7.65 |
Anticipated Number of Openings | 2 |
Anticipated Hours per Week | 10-20 |
Anticipated Weekly Schedule | flexible |
Campus | Pittsburgh |
Primary Work Location | Kaufmann Bldg, Suite 1110 |
Posting Number | S-07648-P |
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Postgraduate Scholarships
Student Software Developer (FALL)
Student Software Developer (FALL) –
Job Number:
183298
Organization
: CIMMS
Job Location
: United States-Oklahoma-Norman
Schedule
: Part-time
Work Schedule: Flexible, 10-20 hours per week
Salary Range: $10.00
Benefits Provided: No
Required Attachments: Resume, Academic Transcripts, Class Schedule
Job Description
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The Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies (CIMMS) seeks to fill a Student Assistant position to contribute to CIMMS Meteorological Phenomena Identification Near the Ground (mPING) project (http://mping.ou.edu/).
The principal duties of this position are:
Job Requirements
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Required Education: Must be currently enrolled in the current Fall 2018 Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
- Must attach Fall 2018 oZONE class schedule.
Skills:
- Strong computer programming skills with particular emphasis on Python and PostgreSQL
- Strong familiarity with the UNIX/Linux operating environment and web services such as Nginx, Django and RESTful web applications
Department Preferences:
- Optional experience with mobile app development on Android and/or iOS is a plus
- Experience debugging and/or trouble shooting software and hardware issues
- Experience working with complex software applications and web-based communications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing
Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes
Special Indications: None
Job Posting
: Oct 30, 2018
Unposting Date
: Ongoing