Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin.
Postdoctoral Fellowship The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin, Independent Research Group I (Dagmar Schäfer), announces a postdoctoral fellowship for up to two years, beginning 1 September 2008.

Projects from the fields of Art, Architecture, Material Culture OR Economics in Chinese history (10th to 18th Century) that involve the relationship between practical and theoretical knowledge are particularly welcome.

Outstanding junior scholars (Ph.D. awarded no earlier than 2003) are invited to apply. Fellowships are endowed with a monthly stipend between 1.900 and 2300 € (fellows from abroad). The Max Planck Society is committed to promoting more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to participate in the research activities at the Institute.

University of Dublin, Trinity College
Postgraduate Studentships in Fluids and Heat Transfer Research
Status: 3 years
Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Salary: €16,000 - €18,000 per annum
http://www.tcd.ie/vacancies/cd_nonaca_heat_april_07.php

JOB SUMMARY

Applications are invited for a number of Ph. D. and M.Sc.
studentship in the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin.
These research positions are for up to 3 years, commencing 1 st October 2007. Funding is provided from a number of Science Foundation Ireland Research Frontiers Programmes. The research topics range from thermal management of electronics to fluid mechanics of industrial heat exchangers. Postgraduate researchers are sought to work on the following projects: