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Sunday, September 21, 2008

Online Casinos

All Online Casinos transact business with real money. So, finding a safe and Secure Online Casinos is always the concern of every online gambler. What remains uppermost in the mind of every player is the security of the financial transaction undertaken with the casinos. It happens that often, players are reluctant to divulge information about their credit cards, for fear that it may fall into the hands of some unscrupulous person.

Therefore, the onus is on every Online Casinos to ensure secure and fair play. Credible Online Casinos make sure that they have a proper security and financial system in place. These casinos obtain government licenses from the country where they are based to conduct their business. Licensed casinos are strictly regulated by the concerned government authorities to ensure against fraudulent business practices.

Reputable Online Casinos streamline their payment and withdrawal procedures, and those players not willing to deal with credit cards are given other options of payments and withdrawals. The players have the option to deposit funds with private companies offering money transfer services. The money can be withdrawn by players via free debit cards issued by these companies. The accounts of reputable Online Casinos are regularly audited by recognized accounting companies. The accounting companies are employed by the casinos as a measure of assurance to the customer, and to ensure that the accounts are managed systematically.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Germany: PhD Positions in Mathematical Finance, Technische Universitat Berlin

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Technische Universität Berlin invite applications for up to ten Doctoral Positions in Mathematical Finance (Scientific assistant, BAT-O/BAT IIa)

The positions are part of the new Quantitative Products Laboratory (QPL), a joint venture of Deutsche Bank AG as sponsor, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Technische Universität Berlin. QPL provides a unique research environment at the interface of theory and practice in Mathematical Finance.

Successful candidates will hold a MSc or equivalent degree in Economics, Mathematics or Operations Research. Candidates with a strong background in Stochastics, Probability Theory and Financial Mathematics and an interest in joint projects with Deutsche Bank AG are preferred.

Candidates are offered competitive salaries according to the German wage group BAT IIa. Appointments will be for up to four years. The starting date is flexible.

Applicants should send a CV, copies of previous scientific work such as master or diploma thesis, and arrange for at least one letter of recommendation to be sent directly to:

Quantitative Products Laboratory (QPL)
for Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin / Technische Universität Berlin
10883 Berlin
Germany

The universities strive to ensure equal opportunities for men and women, applications from female candidates with the advertised qualifications are explicitly encouraged. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

For further information please call +49 30 3407-5502 or contact:

Prof. Dr. Peter Bank - qpl[ at ]math.tu-berlin.de

Thursday, April 26, 2007

[Australia] AusAID Master Scholarships 2008 at Carnegie Mellon Heinz School, Adelaide

Carnegie Mellon is a top ranking U.S. university. In 2006 the university opened the Carnegie Mellon Heinz School, in Adelaide, Australia. The Heinz School is consistently ranked among the top ten public policy programs in the U.S. and is ranked first in information technology.

The Commonwealth Government of Australia provides funding for a limited number of Carnegie Mellon UniversityAusAID Scholarships to eligible applicants for the following Masters level programs in Adelaide:

* Master of Science in Public Policy and Management (MSPPM)
* Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)

1. Master of Science in Public Policy and Management (MSPPM)

An innovative and distinguished graduate program that prepares students to advance the public interest by developing exceptional analytic, quantitative and technical skills.

2. Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)

A unique graduate program offering a mix of technology, management and strategy courses to provide students with an understanding of information technology from both operational and strategic perspectives.

The programs are delivered in three semesters over 12 months, full time. Scholarship recipients will gain knowledge and skills that they can apply to the development of their home country upon completion of their study. Scholarships include full tuition, return economy airfares, a contribution to living expenses and basic medical insurance.

Scholarship applicants must meet AusAID’s eligibility criteria and the minimum requirements for admission to Carnegie Mellon University:

* A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience
* A current Academic IELTS test score which meets the University’s minimum requirements (6.5 overall or higher) or equivalent TOEFL.

Applications for the January 2008 intake are now open. To complete your application online click here.

Information about the scholarships and degree programs can be found on the website or by contacting hnzadmit-australia@andrew.cmu.edu

Applications close 30 May 2007.

Sunday, April 15, 2007

The Eni Corporate University announces a competition for an academic course that leads to a Master`s Degree in Energy and Environmental Management and

The Eni Corporate University announces a competition for an academic course that leads to a Master`s Degree in Energy and Environmental Management and Economics - MEDEA. The course is organized and managed by the Scuola Enrico Mattei.

The Master is offered to Italian and foreign university graduates that are interested in career paths within firms, authorities and other institutions operating in the energy and environmental sectors. For the Academic Year, the Scuola Enrico Mattei will assign a maximum of 50 scholarships.

Three programs of the MEDEA are offered:

* Energy Industry Economics
* Business Administration in Energy Industry
* Managing Technical Assets in Energy Industry

The program is articulated on three phases, with an increasing degree of specialisation. All profiles consist of preliminary courses, followed by fundamental courses and by specialisation classes.

The Academic Year runs for ten months, from September 5, 2007 through to June 27, 2008. Full-time attendance is required. Since courses are conducted in Italian and in English, an intensive Italian language course will be held during the summer of 2007. Those who have successfully completed the programme of study will be awarded a Master`s Degree in Energy and Environmental Management and Economics - MEDEA.

REQUIREMENTS

Admission is subject to the following requirements:

* university degree in Italy, or an equivalent academic qualification abroad, in departments of: Business Administration, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, International Law, Physics and Statistics;

* Italian candidates must be under the age of 28 years and non-Italian candidates must be under the age of 32 at the beginning of the Master course;

* good knowledge of the English language.

The course, moreover, can be attended also by people autonomously chosen by the Eni Companies.

APPLICATION AND SELECTIONS

The deadline for application is March 31, 2007 for foreign citizens and April 30, 2007 for Italian citizens. Italian candidates will attend the final selection in San Donato Milanese (MI); non-Italian candidates in Algeri, Almaty, Ankara, Beijing, Brussels, Budapest, Cairo, Lagos, London, Luanda, Madrid, Monaco, Moscow, New York, Sao Paulo, Tripoli, or in other offices of Eni, depending on their nationality.

FEES

Euros 25,000

GRANTS

For successful candidates, the admission to and the enrolment in the School carry no fees. The School offers students a financial contribution for the accommodation and living expenses. Moreover, students are given free training materials and the opportunity to avail themselves of Eni canteen facilities. Finally, scholarships are provided on the basis of examination results.

San Donato Milanese, December 15, 2006 The Chief Executive Officer Sergio Primus

Applications must be sent online at:
http://www.enicorporateuniversity.it/scuolamattei

For further information and leaflet please contact the School Secretary at:

Scuola Enrico Mattei - Eni Corporate University

Via S. Salvo, - San Donato Milanese (MI), Italy.
Tel. (0039) 02.520.57922
(0039) 02.520.57907
Fax (0039) 02.520.37067
e-mail: info.scuolamattei@eni.it

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

[Netherlands] Exoplanetary Systems Research - Utrecht University

We have received funding for a high-precision imaging polarimeter to study the formation, evolution and structure of extra-solar planetary systems by detecting the polarization of starlight scattered by circumstellar material. The available position will primarily be in the areas of data analysis, interpretation, and modelling. The student will also have the opportunity to contribute to the design, construction, and calibration of the instrument.

The position is available starting from June 1, 2007 as a full-time temporary appointment for four years. Gross salary starts with 1956 euro per month and increases to 2502 euro in the fourth year of employment. The salary is supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 3% per year. In addition we offer: a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, facilities for child care. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities.


Further information about the position can be obtained from Dr Sandra Jeffers (S.V.Jeffers@astro.uu.nl) or Prof.dr Christoph Keller (C.U.Keller@astro.uu.nl). More information about the department of Physics and Astronomy and the Astronomical Institute can be found at www.phys.uu.nl and www.astro.uu.nl/siu/

Applications, including a research statement, a current CV, a list of publications, and three reference letters should be sent to:

The Personnel Office,
Department of Physics and Astronomy,
P.O. Box 80000, 3508 TA Utrecht,
the Netherlands
or by e-mail to: p&o@phys.uu.nl.
Please mention vacancy number 63706.

Applications and letters of reference are due by 1 May 2007

[UK] Fully Funded PhD Studentships at Agronomy Institute, Orkney College

UHI Millennium Institute is a unique, multicentre network of colleges and research Institutions of national standing in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. UHI is concentrating on a targeted expansion of proven international research strengths and the development of key new foci.

With a £7.8 million UHI wide research funding package providing a step-change in our research capacity, the Agronomy Institute aims to build a high-calibre, prestigious research programme that will contribute to our international profile. Part of UHI-Orkney College, AI provides a high quality, dynamic research environment centred in Kirkwall, the historic capital of Orkney. The AI aims to address regional, national and international issues in agriculture through innovation and excellence.

As part of the research strategy, the AI is offering two, fully funded 3 year PhD programmes to be based in Orkney.

Investigating the potential of willow as a biomass crop for the Northern Isles of Scotland

Effects of soil type and agricultural inputs on plant growth, grain quality and economic returns of Bere barley (Hordeum vulgare) in Orkney


Studentships carry a bursary that is currently £12 000 per annum. Applicants should have at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (although in exceptional circumstances candidates holding qualifications and experience different from the above may be considered). International applicants must provide a certificate on English Language competency scores of IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 580 or equivalent.

For informal enquires on the willow project contact Dr Geoff Sellers (geoff.sellers @ uhi.ac.uk) or +44 (0) 1856 569299

For informal enquires on the Bere project contact Dr Xianmin Chang (xianmin.chang @ uhi.ac.uk) or +44 (0) 1856 569294

Closing date for applications: 27 April 2007

Further Information Documents:
PhD Application Form
Bere PhD
Bere Project Outline
Further Information
Willow PhD
Willow Project Outline
Further Information