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PhD-Position, ‘Numerical flow Simulation of Atmospheric Nocturnal Wind Bursts’, Netherlands

/ August 24, 2010 Leave a Comment

The Department of Applied Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology has 15 professorial chairs with about 65 academic and 60 technical specialists, as well as 110 graduate and 375 undergraduate students. The leading research themes cover functional materials, transport physics, and plasma physics and radiation technology. The department has extensive national and international partnerships, including industrial partners. It participates in several national (top) research schools, and in two national top technology institutes: Dutch Polymer Institute (DPI) and Materials Innovation Institute (M2i). Eindhoven University of Technology is one of the three participants in the Dutch 3TU Federation of Universities of Technology.

The project aims to solve a long-standing problem in boundary layer meteorology: to find the physical mechanism that drives intermittent (discontinuous) turbulence in the atmospheric nocturnal boundary layer. During intermittency, periods with ‘laminar’ flow are interrupted by chaotic bursts of turbulence and a significant transport of heat, moisture and momentum occurs. Bursts also act as an efficient ‘venting’-mechanism of pollutants that usually accumulate in quiet periods. The problem is highly relevant in weather and climate prediction and for air pollution problems. Current nocturnal boundary layer parameterizations are highly empirical and lead to significant errors in weather and climate predictions, especially in arctic regions.

The candidate will perform numerical simulations of stably stratified channel flows (with a Direct Numerical Simulation model). Different numerical experiments will be set up. The aim is to start with simplified studies and then increase the complexity of the simulations as to mimic atmospheric flows. Thus we start from non-interactive surface boundary conditions towards simulations that mimic (rudimentary) atmosphere-vegetation interactions. The outcome of the simulations will be used to develop a theoretical framework to predict this intermittence character of turbulence (using hydrodynamic stability analysis). Finally, results will be compared with readily available observations that were obtained in the outside atmospheric nocturnal boundary layer.

Requirements recent or impending MSc-degree in Physics, Mathematics, Meteorology or Mechanical Engineering with a special focus on fluid mechanical topics. Experience with numerical flow simulation (LES, or DNS) is a clear advantage. Finally, the candidate should have some interest in geophysical flows and be willing to follow courses on this topic if necessary.

Application Deadline 30-09-2010

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The Phillipa Weeks Scholarship in Law 2010, Australia

/ August 22, 2010 Leave a Comment

The Phillipa Weeks Scholarship in Law was created in memory of Phillipa Christine Weeks who was a member of staff of the ANU College of Law from 1979 until her death in 2006 at the age of 53. The Scholarship Fund was established from money donated by the University, the College, staff of the College, alumni, family and friends.

Eligibility
The Phillipa Weeks Scholarship in Law is available to a person who:
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Is a successful applicant for entry to the first year of a program of study leading to the award of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) whether undertaken as a single degree or part of a combined program;
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has attended secondary school in a regional or remote area of Australia,
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has completed school in the last 12 months; and
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is a citizen of or holds permanent resident status in Australia.
The successful applicant must not have been previously enrolled in any tertiary degree or diploma program at a university or other institution of tertiary education whether in or outside Australia.

Application
Applications shall be called for annually with a closing date as set, from time to time, by the ANU College of Law Scholarship Committee.
The application shall be submitted in the form of a letter (with any relevant attachments), which sets out information in relation to the applicant’s achievements relative to opportunity, in the following areas:
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academic performance over the final two years at secondary school;
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leadership at school; and
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community involvement.
The application should also give information about the regional or remote area in which the applicant lives and has received his or her schooling.
Three references supporting the application should be forwarded separately to the ANU College of Law Scholarship Committee. It would be expected that one of those references would cover leadership and academic performance, and one would cover community involvement. The third reference might be from another person who has known the applicant for a significant period but is not a member of the applicant’s family.
The applicant must apply separately for entry to the Australian National University.

Selection
The ANU College of Law Scholarship Committee will consider the applications taking into account the applicant’s academic performance, leadership qualities and achievements, and
contribution to the community, all made relative to opportunity over the final two years of secondary school.

Application Deadline 30 November 2010

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Human Rights Scholarship (HRS) 2010,Australia

/ August 22, 2010 1 Comment

The Human Rights Scholarship is awarded to applicants wishing to undertake graduate research studies at the University in the human rights field and who are able to demonstrate their commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights.

Number

Each year the University of Melbourne offers 2 HRSs to applicants wishing to undertake a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.

Benefits & conditions

Human Rights Scholarship benefits include:

* a living allowance of $26,000 per annum (2010 rate)
* a Relocation Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from interstate in order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded to those who are moving from overseas
* a Thesis Allowance of up to $420 (2010 rate) for masters by research and up to $840 (2010 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates, and
* Paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.

Fees

Please note that the HRS does not cover international graduate research degree course fees.

Local graduate research degree HRS recipients are not charged course fees as they are allocated a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place. RTS places exempt students from the Higher Education Contribution (HECS) Scheme. Time limits and other conditions apply to RTS places. For further information please contact the Melbourne School of Graduate Research (PhD, MSc, MPhil, MIS and MOptom students) or your faculty office (all other students).

Eligibility criteria

1. Applicants for the HRS must be able to demonstrate that their commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights extends beyond their academic studies (such as voluntary work and/or work experience).

2. A high H2A (ie. 78-79% and above) is the minimum grade average usually required to be competitive for an HRS.

3. Applicants must have applied for, or be currently enrolled in, a graduate research degree in the human rights field at the University of Melbourne.

4. International students must have an unconditional course offer at the University of Melbourne for the course for which they seek the support of a HRS. See below for local and international HRS application procedures.

5. Applicants seeking a HRS to undertake a graduate research degree must normally meet the academic requirements that apply to the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS). Click here for further details about APA/MRS Eligibility.

6. HRSs are not awarded to applicants who:

* cannot provide evidence that their demonstrated commitment to human rights extends beyond their academic studies
* have already completed a course deemed to be at the same, or higher, level for which they are seeking scholarship support
* as a result of previous candidature and/or prior scholarship, have a maximum tenure of less than 12 months
* have previously received an MRS, FMS or PES, or
* have already been awarded or later receive another equivalent award, scholarship or salary for the studies for which they seek a HRS. An “equivalent” award is regarded as one greater than 75% of the base HRS rate (75% of the base 2010 HRS rate = $19,500).

Selection criteria

Selection of the HRS is based on four main criteria: area of study, evidence of commitment to human rights over a period of time, academic merit and strength of supporting documentation.

Application Deadline 31 October 2010

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