February, 2011 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 107

Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge, UK

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A three year PhD project (funded by an EPSRC research grant) is available, to be held in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) of the University of Cambridge. The successful candidate will play an integral role in a wider project considering the prediction of noise generation by large aeroengines for passenger aircraft. The wider project involves researchers at the Cambridge University Whittle Laboratory and Cranfield University. The successful candidate will be supervised by Professor Nigel Peake in DAMTP.

The PhD project will involve the application of a wide range of analytical, asymptotic and numerical techniques to study the generation of sound inside the aeroengine and its propagation to the environment. Particular aspects of the project will focus on turbomachinery noise and its scattering downstream by the jet. Peake leads an active research group in DAMTP working in this area, and together with colleagues in Cambridge has strong industrial links with Rolls Royce plc.

Applicants should have (by the start of the project) a 4-year honours degree (at least II.I or equivalent) or Masters in Mathematics, or in a cognate discipline with high mathematical content. Although a background in fluid mechanics and wave theory would undoubtedly be helpful, it is more important for the student to have an enthusiasm for using sophisticated mathematical techniques to understand real-world problems. The studentship offers tuition fees, (at the home/EU level) a stipend for three years equivalent to the standard EPSRC funding level, and support for travel. The studentship is not available to citizens of non-EU countries. However, the stipend is payable to any EU candidate, even those not eligible for conventional departmental studentship maintenance awards from the EPSRC.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 14 February 2011

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Senior Research Fellowship in Hydrogeology /Groundwater Management

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IWMI currently has three senior fellows, whose role is to provide international scientific leadership in specific areas of water science and management. We are seeking a forth Fellow to promote and lead our work on improved utilization and management of groundwater. A key role of the Fellow will be to stimulate innovative thinking and management options for sustainable use of groundwater in irrigation and multiple use water systems, and to develop new projects for IWMI and its partners to undertake as part of the new Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems. IWMI operates in Asia and Africa. The Fellow would be based in either Colombo or Accra, but would be expected to contribute to innovative projects on groundwater resources and their management in both Africa and Asia. The Fellow will report to either the Director General or Deputy Director General.
You must possess:
– PhD or equivalent experience in hydrogeology and/or groundwater management, or related field;
– minimum of 20 years’ postdoctoral experience in the field of groundwater science and management in multifunctional agricultural systems;
– demonstrated research experience in groundwater resources assessment and/or management;
-demonstrated experience of successful working in and leading high performing teams;
– track record of representing an organization at a senior level, and working closely with senior colleagues;
– excellent knowledge of water management at a range of scales, including principles of water productivity and interaction of irrigation with other users and the environment, in developing countries;
– a solid record of publications in refereed international journals;
– ability to form and maintain partnerships with local institutions and stakeholders to facilitate delivery of outcomes;
– very good personal, organizational and interpersonal skills; and
– excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 21 March 2011

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Career Development Fellowship in Biomedical Science 2011 in Australia

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These fellowships are available for any aspect of biomedical research or fundamental
research relevant to health. They are full-time fellowships and recipients would normally
be expected to work full-time on the development of their research careers during the term
of the award.

NHMRC is committed to identifying and supporting the best research and researchers in Australia. The NHMRC aims to achieve this by supporting the best and most relevant research. This commitment comes from the 2010 – 2012 NHMRC  Strategic Plan,
Objective 3 to foster medical research and training and public health research and training throughout Australia.

Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the Selection Criteria, which cover the following areas:

. Demonstrated research success relative to opportunity in terms of both seniority and field of research with reference to the levels of activity outlined in the classification statement for these positions (Appendix 1);

Research plans that are consistent with the aims of the scheme;

A supportive research environment with the facilities and infrastructure (including that of the Industry partner where applicable) needed to support the proposed research and career development plans.

Applicants are assessed by Peer Review Panels (PRPs) against the Selection Criteria and ranked against each other within their respective categories. In assessing an application against the Selection Criteria, PRPs take into account the quality of past achievements (especially academic record and any awards and prizes), the quality and impact of research work, the level of past research funding and the quality of the research proposal and proposed research environment. More detailed guidance on the application of these parameters is set out in the research performance descriptors at Appendix 2.

Eligibility

Qualifications

Applicants at CDF Level 1 will normally have at least 2 and less than 7years post-doctoral experience from the date of the letter advising that their doctoral thesis was passed (as at 31 March of the application year) unless exceptional circumstances exist (refer to Section 7.3 Exceptional Circumstances).

Applicants at CDF Level 2 will normally have at least 7 and less than 12years post-doctoral experience from the date of the letter advising that their doctoral thesis was passed (as at 31 March of application year) unless exceptional circumstances exist (refer to Section 7.3 Exceptional Circumstances).

Applicants qualified to apply at CDF Level 1:

may additionally apply at CDF Level 2, in which case two separate applications will need to be submitted (each of which will assessed independently of the other).

Application Deadline: 31 March 2011

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