Postgraduate Scholarships
Research Studentship in Fast Finite Element Analysis for the Design of Offshore Foundations
4-year DPhil EPSRC studentship, available at Oxford University from October 2018 (subject to eligibility).
The successful applicant will join the EPSRC-funded Renewable Energy Marine Structures (REMS) CDT program, which is organised jointly by Cranfield and Oxford Universities (http://www.rems-cdt.ac.uk/ ).
Research Area
Finite element methods are often employed in practice to support the design process for offshore wind turbine foundations. Commercial finite element codes – which typically provide a wide range of analysis capabilities – tend to be cumbersome and slow; this limits their usefulness for routine offshore foundation design purposes.
This project will develop simpler, faster, forms of finite element model, tailored for specific offshore foundation engineering applications. Bespoke algorithms and software will be developed, providing scope to optimise them for particular design configurations. The software will be written to exploit cutting edge hardware technologies such as Graphics Processor Units (GPUs) using the CUDA programming language, multi- and many- core processors such as Intel Xeon and Xeon Phi processors and potentially cloud computing services.
The project forms part of a significant portfolio of offshore foundation research being conducted in the Oxford Civil Engineering Research Group http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/civil . The project will be supervised by Profs. Harvey Burd and Chris Martin, together with Dr Wesley Armour from the Oxford e-Research Centre.
Further details are available at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/geotech/opportunities
Award Value
The studentships cover University/College fees at the level set for UK students plus a stipend (tax-free maintenance grant) of £18,000 for the first year, and at least this amount for a further three years.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a full award (stipend plus fee) the student must satisfy the EPSRC eligibility requirements (found at https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/help/eligibility/ ).
Candidate Requirements
Applicants will be judged according to how well they meet the following criteria:
- A good first honours degree (first or upper second) in engineering, physics, computer science or other cognate discipline.
- Experience in writing engineering analysis software (e.g. demonstrated by undergraduate project work or industrial experience).
- Appreciation of design methods for offshore foundations.
- Demonstrable interest on offshore renewable energy technologies.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.
The following are desirable but not essential:
- Experience of programming for parallel computing architectures.
- Experience and/or knowledge in geotechnical engineering.
Application Procedure
To apply for this studentship, candidates should send the following documents to [email protected] :
- Covering Letter: This should describe why you are suitable for this project and for the REMS CDT, what you hope to achieve from the DPhil as well as your longer term ambitions.
- CV including transcripts/records of marks from University level courses.
- Contact details for two referees, at least one of which must be academic.
NOTE: Candidates are expected to meet the graduate admissions criteria available at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/study-here/postgraduate/graduate-admissions-criteria and a full graduate application must be made at the same time as applying for this studentship. Your studentship application will not be considered until you have submitted a graduate application (use course-code RV_1). Further details about making a graduate application at http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/applying-to-oxford .
Please quote REMS18-FE in all correspondence and in your graduate application.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Harvey Burd, email: [email protected] . Note that applications sent directly to this email will not be accepted.
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