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Department of Food and Resource Economics (IFRO)

Phd studies.

PhD studies are a key element and integrated part of the research and education environment at IFRO. IFRO wishes to be known among current and prospective PhD students as an attractive workplace with rewarding scientific collaboration and good PhD education resulting in reflective and critical researchers with a strong academic profile. IFRO has a vibrant and highly international PhD environment with around 50-70 on-going PhD studies at any given time and offers 6-8 PhD courses a year.

Vacant PhD positions

IFRO only accepts applications from potential PhD students applying for available positions or from potential PhD students that bring their own funding.  All vacant positions, including PhD positions and open calls, will be posted here.

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Research at ifro, portraits of our phd students, potential phd students, study structure, timeline, and working in denmark.

The PhD School of Science (the Faculty that Department of Food and Resource are a part of) has collected relevant information for you as a potential PhD student, such as information about study structure, timeline enrolment, work in Denmark and likewise:

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Vacant positions, open calls and PhD programmes

If you are interested in joining IFRO as a PhD student, you will find all available positions and open calls here:

Vacant positions

TALENT programme

IFRO is part of the TALENT programme.  TALENT is a doctoral programme co-funded by the European Union, offering 74 PhD scholarships in the natural and life sciences. The 74 PhD positions will be awarded in the course of four application rounds during its first two years, i.e. in the period 1 August 2018-31 July 2020. However, the programme as such runs for five years, ending on 31 July 2023.

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Planning, timeline, phd planner and submission.

The PhD School of Science (the faculty that IFRO is part of) has collected a lot of information relevant to you as a PhD student at IFRO, such as information on planning, timeline, PhD Planner, submission and assessment of your thesis:

Go to the website of the PhD School of Science

For information on PhD administration at the department, see below.

PhD Administration at Department of Food and Resource Economics (IFRO)

Administrative officer Tine Milton is the PhD secretary. If you have any questions related to PhD administration (contracts, procedures and likewise), you can contact Tine at   [email protected]

PhD coordinators

There is a PhD coordinator in each section of the department.

• Associate Professor   Martin Reinhardt Nielsen   (Section for Global Development)
• Associate Professor   Wusheng Yu   (Section for Production, Markets and Policy )
• Associate Professor   Wesley Dean   (Section for Consumption, Bioethics and Governance)
• Associate Professor   Christian Gamborg   (Section for Environment and Natural Resources)

PhD Committee at Department of Food and Resource Economics (IFRO)

The research committee at IFRO has delegated responsibility for administration of the PhD education at IFRO to a PhD committee. The PhD committee is a forum for discussion and development of measures to support a vibrant PhD environment at the department.

If you are already a PhD fellow at IFRO, you can access  the PhD Committee's site at KUnet (requires log-in) .

PhD courses at Faculty of Science

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Associate Professor Mariève Pouliot. Deputy head of Department for Research at IFRO.

Associate Professor  Christian Gamborg . Chairperson of the PhD Committee at IFRO.

Tine Milton HR & PhD Secretary at IFRO.

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Department of Political Science

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PhD Planner

Phd statute, contact the phd administration, for phd students, supervisors and administrators.

Information for enrolled PhD students, supervisors and administrators via the UCPH Intranet (KUnet).

For applicants

PhD scholarships at the Department of Political Science are advertised once a year with a closing date for applications around the 1 st of March.

Awarded PhD degrees by year (the list is only available in Danish)

The PhD programme is a three-year research program, financed or partly financed by external funds or by the Department.

The PhD programme qualifies the student to independently carry out research, development and teaching assignments at an international level within the discipline of political science.

If you wish to apply for a PhD scholarship, at the Department of Political Science, please read more about the program on the pages below:

Teaching and publications

Information about teaching activities and publications, which are important aspects of a PhD course

Internal seminars

Four times a year our students have to participate in internal seminars based on presentations of papers

Supervision

An important part of the PhD programme is the individual supervision

PhD courses

Read about our courses in general, course dates, registration and payment

Find guidance on how to apply for funding/subsidies for fieldwork and research stays

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What to think about when planning a study tour abroad in connection with a PhD

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Trains students to employ strategies to maximize individuals’ motivation and ability to live healthy, joyful lives.

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The individual PhD plan 

Within three months of the commencement of the PhD programme, the PhD students must have an approved PhD plan. This also applies to PhD students having commenced their PhD programme in connection with their master’s degree programme.

As a minimum the individual PhD plan must describe the planning of the following elements of the PhD students work:

• Time schedule 
• Agreement on the type and scope of the supervision
• Plan for completing the PhD project
• Plan for participation in PhD courses 
• Plan for participating in active research communities
• Plan for teaching activities and knowledge dissemination 
• If relevant, agreements on intellectual property rights and publication
• A plan for funding the project (budget).

In connection with the conclusion of the agreement on the type and scope of the supervision provided, the mutual expectations of the PhD student and his or her supervisor(s) must be reconciled.

The principal supervisor is responsible for preparing and keeping the PhD plan up to date. However, at the Faculty of Social Sciences, it is in fact the PhD student who is responsible for updating the PhD plan throughout the study. The plan must be made in writing, signed by both the supervisor and the PhD student and approved by the head of the PhD school. The head of PhD programme at the department also plays an important part since he/she is responsible for the department’s PhD study programme. The plan is a project management tool and as it forms the basis for the semi-annual assessments, it should go into detail. The plan is dynamic and must be continuously updated, e.g. in connection with major changes to the project, changes in relation to stays at research environments/institutions, leave of absence etc. The principal supervisor must approve all changes to the PhD plan.

The PhD student should upload the individual study plan onto his/her group room on KUnet along with the assessment reports and the cumulative form where all the student's activities are noted.  

PhD Position in Planetary Sciences at KU Leuven, Department of Geology

Job Information

Offer description.

The Department of Geology at KU Leuven invites applications for a PhD position in Planetary Sciences, focusing on research related to the planetary mantle melting and/or magma ocean crystallization. This project, funded by the European Research Council Consolidator Grant "IronHeart," offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in understanding the early stages of planetary formation through experimental investigations.

Project Description:

The successful candidate will conduct experimental investigations to simulate the formation and evolution of magma oceans in planets. By recreating the extreme conditions present during the early stages of planetary accretion, the project aims to elucidate the physical and chemical processes governing magma ocean crystallization, differentiation, and subsequent solidification. While experimental studies will be the primary focus, the project will also involve numerical modeling to complement and interpret experimental results.

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct high-temperature experiments to simulate magma ocean processes using experimental petrology techniques.
• Characterize the phase assemblages, mineralogical compositions, and textures of experimental samples through analytical methods such as electron microscopy, electron microprobe.
• Develop and implement simple numerical models to simulate magma ocean crystallization and differentiation processes.

Requirements

Additional information.

We offer a fully funded 4 year PhD position.

• Position: PhD Researcher
• Duration: 4 years.
• Salary: Competitive salary in accordance with KU Leuven's doctoral salary scale (~ 2500 EUR after tax).
• Start Date: Flexible, preferably in October 2024.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Geology, Earth Sciences, Planetary Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong background in igneous petrology, experimental petrology, or mineral physics.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques commonly used in petrology, such as electron microscopy, electron microprobe.
• Experience with high-temperature experimental techniques is a bonus.
• Basic understanding of numerical modeling concepts and willingness to learn and apply numerical methods to complement experimental studies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for planetary science research.

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Olivier Namur, tel.: +32 16 37 65 38, mail: [email protected] .

·       Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file containing a cover letter outlining their research interests and relevant experience, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and contact information for three references. Please apply through the vacancy website of the KU Leuven.

Deadline for Applications:

·       The application deadline is June 15th 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Further Information:

·       For inquiries about the position or the IronHeart project, please contact Olivier Namur at [email protected] . Details on the Earth Sciences department and the Petrology group can be found at: https://ees.kuleuven.be/en/geology

You can apply for this job no later than 15/06/2024 via the online application tool

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Bella Sky Writing Retreat 2024

The graduate PhD programmess “Basic and Clinical Research in Musculoskeletal Sciences (#MUSKOS),” “Surgical Sciences,” and “Airways, Anesthesiology, and Skin” invite you to a two-day writing retreat at the Bella Sky Hotel in Copenhagen.

Bring your study protocol, scientific manuscript, or PhD thesis and join us for an immersive writing experience.

Please note that the retreat does not include an overnight stay. 

Day 1 (August 21). Theme: Hyperfocus and writing

08:00 – 08.30     Registration and breakfast

08.30 – 09.00     Welcome and plan for the retreat, TB. Hyperfocus, MSH

09.00 – 12.00     Individual writing

12:00 – 12:45     Lunch

12.45 – 14.00     Individual writing

14.00 – 14.20     Break

16:00 – 17:00     Social physical activity (walk, run or other activity) TBD.

17:00 – 18.00     Individual writing

18:00 – 20:00     Dinner

TB: Thomas Bandholm, MSH: Maria Swennergren Hansen, TBD: To be determined.  

Day 2 (August 22). Theme: Writing tips

08:00 – 08.30     Breakfast

08.30 – 09.00     Writing tips, TBD.

14:20 – 15:45     Individual writing

15:45 – 16:00     Feedback and end of retreat

  Participants

PhD-students enrolled in “Basic and Clinical Research in Musculoskeletal Sciences (#MUSKOS),” “Surgical Sciences,” or “Airways, Anesthesiology, and Skin” who would benefit from two dedicated writing days. It doesn’t matter where you are in your PhD journey as long as you’re working on a relevant PhD work package to bring to the retreat. Thirty spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up only if you can commit to two full days.    

Organizing Committee

• Postdoc Maria Swennergren Hansen
• MUSKOS PhD Coordinator Mette Merete Pedersen
• Professor Charlotte Suppli
• Professor Ismail Gögenur
• Professor Thomas Bandholm  

Date and Time

• 21 August 2024: From 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (dinner included, but not overnight stay)
• 22 August 2024: From 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  

AC Bella Sky, Center Blvd. 5, DK-2300 Copenhagen.

Registration

Please complete the provided template and send it to lea.parmark@regionh .dk.  

Enrollment Deadline

8 July 2024

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KU Research GO boosts a dozen projects across disciplines

Thu, 03/28/2024.

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LAWRENCE — Twelve projects have been selected for funding through KU’s 2024 Research Grant Opportunity program. KU Research GO aims to expand the university’s research enterprise by providing seed funding for projects poised to compete for external funding opportunities with application deadlines in the near future. The Office of Research received 50 proposals, which underwent peer review by KU faculty expert panels. Recipients represent STEM, social science, humanities and arts fields in departments and research centers across the university.

Projects are listed alphabetically by principal investigator:

Yoshiaki Azuma, professor, molecular biosciences Role of SUMO Modification in the Structural Organization of Mitotic Chromosomes Required for Accurate Genome Transmission in Mitosis

Elizabeth Corson, Fred Kurata Assistant Professor, chemical & petroleum engineering Recovering Ammonia from Wastewater: Electrolyte Engineering for Selective and Efficient Nitrate Reduction

Kris Ercums, curator of global contemporary & Asian art, Spencer Museum of Art; and Maki Kaneko, associate professor, art history STREET NIHONGA: The Art of Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani

Terry Loecke, associate professor and associate director, environmental studies; associate scientist, Kansas Geological Survey Geochemical and Microbial Controls on Methane Emissions During Variable Hydrologic Conditions

Zachary Mohr, associate professor, public affairs & administration Refocusing Election Administration Cost Research to 20/20: Understanding the Cost Structure and Cost Dynamics of Election Administration into the 2020s

A. Townsend Peterson, University Distinguished Professor, ecology & evolutionary biology; and co-applicants Rafe Brown, Jocelyn Colella, Lucas DeCicco, Richard Glor, Dianna Kresja, Ana Motta and Robert Moyle Climate Change Impacts on Terrestrial Vertebrates of the Great Plains: Measuring Biodiversity Change on Continental Scales

Muhammad Raza, associate professor, child language program Family-based Genetic Study of Specific Language Impairment (SLI)

Panying Rong, associate professor, speech-language-hearing: sciences & disorders Toward a Precision Medicine Approach to Improve the Assessment and Management of Progressive Motor Speech Disorders in Individuals with Neurodegenerative Diseases

Joshua Roundy, associate professor, civil, environmental & architectural engineering; and Sam Zipper, assistant scientist, Kansas Geological Survey Hydrologic Stable States Analysis

Maria Velasco, professor, visual art Reclaiming Home: Remembering the Topeka Bottoms

Richard Yi, professor, psychology Neural Correlates of Art-Episodic Future Thinking (ArtEFT)

Hui Zhao, professor, physics & astronomy Controlling Dipolar Excitons in van der Waals Materials for Future Excitonic Devices

Department of Cognitive Science

Jane li receives an sshrc doctoral fellowship.

Congratulations to PhD student Jane Li for receiving a Social Science and Humanities Research Council (of Canada) Doctoral Fellowship !

Project Title: Allomorph computation in language production: a cross-linguistic study of speeded inflection

Field: Linguistics, Psycholinguistics

Project Description: When we want to speak, how do we mentally plan the sounds that eventually come together to form the word? This process seems trivial on the surface, but complications arise when one thinks of the finer details. One of the big wrinkles to this process is allomorphy — when a unit of meaning has multiple forms. For example, the English plural has three regular allomorphs: dog[z], cat[s], and leash[ɨz]. How do make sure we get the right allomorph? This is a question that has received a lot of attention in phonological theory (the first analysis of the English plural was almost 100 years ago!) yet severely understudied in psycholinguistics. My research hopes to bridge this gap by bringing together behavioural evidence from English and other languages (the content of this proposal) and potentially electrophysiological (EEG) evidence to shed light on the fine-grained timing properties of the processes described.

Advisor: Colin Wilson

About Me: I am from Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. I graduated from Simon Fraser University in 2021 with a degree in Linguistics and minor in Philosophy. I am currently a third year PhD student in the department. I am interested in morpho-phonology, and specialize in using behavioural experiments (speeded inflection, naming) to draw out the properties of phonological or morphological mental representations.

In the short term: I want to finish this PhD and sketch out a preliminary theory of morpho-phonology in language production while I’m at it. In the long term: I want to keep studying the representational basis of morphology, especially with non-English languages, perhaps as a faculty member somewhere back home…

2024 Berkeley Grad Slam Competition

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2024 Grad Slam

The Berkeley Grad Slam 2024 campus competition will take place on Tuesday, April 9, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. All are welcome to watch as up to 10 semi-finalists present their research in three-minute talks. During this event, attendees will get to vote on who wins the “People Choice” award. The Berkeley first-place winner will advance to compete against the other UC finalists at the UC-wide competition in May. 

Grad Slam 2024 Semi-finalists

Anna Dmitrieva, Plant and Microbial Biology

A third-year Ph.D. candidate in Plant Biology, Anna got into plant research by doing extensive fieldwork in Illinois. She is passionate about improving food security by addressing current and future agricultural challenges. Currently, she is studying genetic mechanisms of root regeneration, which may create new avenues for crop improvement efforts. She is fascinated by plant adaptations and by natural diversity.

Jin Hyung Lim, School Psychology

Jin Hyung is a second-year PhD student in the School Psychology Program at the Berkeley School of Education. As an international student from South Korea, he is passionate about promoting the mental health of Asian American students, teachers, and families. Guided by the social-ecological framework and resilience theory, he studies how school and community resources can function as promotive and protective factors for the psychological well-being of Asian Americans.

Joel Rubio, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health

Joel is a second-year MPH student with a concentration in Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health. As a first-generation, Spanish-speaking, Latine former foster youth, he aims to use his personal experiences to contribute to public health research, focusing on the critical issue of immigration enforcement and family separation. Having gone through this challenging experience himself, his research aims to understand the perception of immigration policies and how they impact the mental well-being of Latine adolescents.

Kamyar Behrouzi, Mechanical Engineering

Kamyar, a 5th-year PhD student from Iran, specializes in developing new technologies for the next generation of biosensors, particularly focusing on optical biosensing. His research involves creating innovative methods for highly sensitive and multiplexed diagnostics, driven by his passion for providing universal access to regular health monitoring and early disease diagnosis.

Keyanna Ortiz-Cedeño, City and Regional Planning

Keyanna is a second year Masters in City Planning student at UC Berkeley from South Texas. She is a podcaster for the Goldman School’s Talk Policy to Me podcast and has a professional background in housing and economic development, human rights, and disaster recovery. Keyanna’s journey combating gentrification, racial justice, and housing policy started in the 4th grade, witnessing the impacts of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Matangi Kumar, Vision Science Graduate Program

Matangi is a 3rd-year Ph.D. candidate in the Vision Science department, conducting research in the Gronert and Flanagan labs, focusing on the study of neuroinflammation in glaucoma. With a father diagnosed with glaucoma, she is interested in studying the mechanisms of this neurodegenerative disease and is passionate about researching novel neurotherapeutic treatments to improve vision loss. She is excited to have the opportunity to share her research in this year’s Grad Slam!

Radha Mastandrea, Physics

Radha Mastandrea is a 3rd year PhD student in physics. Her research brings together the fields of particle physics and machine learning, specifically through developing search strategies to look for signs of new physics using data from particle colliders. Outside of research, Radha has helped to develop a curriculum for beginning scientists to develop their machine-learning toolkits.

Victoria Chevee, Molecular and Cell Biology

Victoria is a sixth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Molecular and Cell Biology program. She is interested in microbes and how they interact with their hosts, particularly when it comes to pathogens. Her work currently focuses on bacterial replication and dissemination during infections that affect the brain. Besides research, she enjoys spending time outdoors hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter.

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