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PhD and Postdoctoral Positions for the Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ITN) TOPOMOD

We are searching for strongly motivated young scientists at both the Early Stage (PhD) and Experienced (PostDoc) level in the frame of TOPOMOD, a training project designed to investigate and model the origin and evolution of topography of the continents over a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. The multi-disciplinary approach combines geophysics, geochemistry, tectonics and structural geology with advanced geodynamic modelling.

TOPOMOD will provide to 13 Early Stage Researchers/PhD students and 2 Experienced researchers/Postdocs : i) state-of-the-art concepts and leading edge research techniques that are essential to study the behavior of complex natural systems, ii) a strong career management skills with practical courses and activities; iii) solid professional connections with industry; iv) a socially-oriented skill on environmental risks management.

15 positions are available at the following institutes:
– Università “Roma Tre”, Italy (1 Phd and 1 Postdoc positions)
– VU-University Amsterdam, The Netherlands (1 Phd and 1 Postdoc positions)
– Helmholtz-Zentrum, Potsdam, Germany (2 Phd positions)
– Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zurich, Switzerland (2 Phd positions)
– University of Durham, United Kingdom (2 PhD positions)
– University of Rennes I, France (2 PhD positions)
– Cambridge University, United Kingdom (1 PhD position)
– Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Barcelona Spain (2 PhD positions)

The ESR/PhD positions are for 36 months and the ER/Postdoc positions for 24 months. There is some flexibility with starting dates, although most positions are expected to start before the fall 2011. The fellows will work in their host institute with tight collaboration with other partner institutes in the network.

Benefits:
TOPOMOD fellows receive a Marie Curie salary. They also receive funds to support their participation in the TOPOMOD European wide research and training events. A contribution to family related expenses and the cost of annual travel back to the fellows’ home country is also provided.

Scholarship Application Deadline: April 30, 2011

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Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge, UK

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge, UK

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application