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Postdoctoral Assistantships in Geometry and Representation Theory, University of Oxford, UK

The Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford proposes to appoint up to two post-doctoral research assistants to work in a new research group on Geometry and Representation Theory starting 1st October 2011, or some mutually agreed later date. These are fixed-term positions for two years from the starting date.The successful candidate(s) will be expected to have an undergraduate degree in mathematics or mathematical physics, and a PhD in mathematics or mathematical physics either awarded or submitted at the time of taking up the post. The PhD should be in one of the broad areas of the grant – algebraic geometry, or representation theory, or mathematical physics – and the candidate should have some knowledge of some subjects relevant to the projects to be undertaken. We are looking for able candidates with a good publication record, judged by the stage in their career, who will be able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Applicants should read the job description document before writing their application. You will be required to upload a supporting statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, details of teaching experience, a statement of research interests, and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Scholarship Application Deadline:11 May ,2011

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Research Institute for Humanties Studentships, Keele University, UK

Research studentships are offered to students wishing to undertake a postgraduate programme.  All studentships are highly competitive and you should ensure (and demonstrate) that there is a good match between your own qualifications and interests and those being sought for the particular studentship. Research Institute for Humanities Studentships Reference number: RIHUMS – 2011/12 Abstract. Applications are invited for studentships within any of research areas of the Research Institute:

  • English and Creative Writing
  • History
  • Music and Music Technology
  • American Literature and History
  • Cultural and Media Studies
  • Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 May 2011.

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    International PhD Scholarship in School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences at UCL, UK

    Applications are invited for a full-time scholarship available in the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences. The scholarship is tenable for up to 3 years for a PhD (via MPhil route) [subject to satisfactory progress] and is open to international applicants only. UK/EU applicants are not eligible to apply. The scholarship will provide £15000 towards the cost of the International tuition fee over 3 years.   Manufacturing limitations and operational strains placed on wind turbine blades lead to fatigue and a shortened working life. The advent of flexible, aeroelastic blades (rather than rigid forms) will offer advantages in increasing fatigue life but challenges in geometrical, structural and aerodynamic characterisation. Wind tunnel trials do not scale up well to real life blades so that a fundamental understanding of the underlying physics is necessary if innovative large scale flexible blades are to be modelled successfully.
    Against this background, the main objectives are:
    1. The development of structural dynamic and FEA models for the complete wind turbine rotor or blades that can handle highly nonlinear effects e.g. from flexible blades with complex laminated composite and composite sandwich skins and webs;
    2.The development of advanced models on rotor and blade aerodynamics, covering full 3D CFD rotor models, free wake models and improved BEM type models;
    3. The advancement of computational mathematical models for the complex fluid-structure interaction problems that play a critical role in wind-turbine blade design, providing also a fundamental tool for a better understanding of the underlying physics;
    4. To calculate the torque and thrust on the wind turbine generator under different wind speed and rotor geometry and therefore to predict the material strength needed in different environment and minimize the damage to the rotor.
    5. To predict the rotor speed on varying wind speed, rotor geometry, and rotor load. And to simulate both transient state and steady state motion of the rotor, finally optimize the shape of the rotor blade and therefore maximize the power capacity.

    Scholarship Application Deadline: 13 May 2011

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