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Postdoctoral Position in Computational Thermal Sciences, Masdar Institute of Science & Technology, Abu Dhabi

We are seeking a post-doctoral research associate in the area of computational thermal sciences. The project aims at developing simulation tools for chemical looping combustion for carbon capture, and is funded by MIT/Masdar collaborative research grant. Candidates with Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field and research experience in CFD methods are encouraged to apply. Experience in reacting flow modeling is desirable. The position provides excellent opportunity of collaboration with research group at MIT and excellent compensation package (salary range: US$ 60,000 – 70,000 per year).

About Masdar Institute:
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, located in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., is a private, not-for-profit, independent, graduate-level, research-driven institute developed with the support and cooperation of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The goal of the Institute is to develop, over a period of years, indigenous R&D capacity in Abu Dhabi, addressing issues of importance to the region in critical areas such as: renewable energy, sustainability, environment, water resources and microelectronics. The Institute offers graduate degree programs (MSc & PhD) in science and engineering disciplines with a focus on advanced energy and sustainable technologies.

How to apply:Please send your application with a detailed resume and a list of 3 references to Professor Tariq Shamim, Mechanical Engineering, Masdar Institute of Science & Technology, P.O. Box 54224, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Phone: +971(2) 810-9158. Electronic submission of application is greatly preferred. Email: tshamim-at-masdar.ac.ae

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PhD Studentship in Oxyfuel Combustion Diagnostics at University of Cambridge, UK

PhD position is available for candidates interested in the area of application of optical diagnostics to oxygen pulverized coal combustion in fluidized beds. Oxyfuel coal combustion holds promise for simplifying CO2 sequestration and management in power plants. Combustion in fluidized beds leads to very high rates of heat and mass transfer, yet we do not have significant information regarding the fluid mechanics of fluidization and reaction to validate combustion models. The goal of the project is to use imaging and line laser diagnostics (PIV, PDPA, LII) for characterizing the flow and reaction of coal particles and oxygen/inert mixtures on the upper regions of fluidized beds. The candidate will perform most of her/his research activities in the Cambridge Combustion Research Centre, a large group in the overall area of combustion (about 25 PhDs, 10 Post-docs), with state of the art experimental facilities.
Eligibility: The application is open to nationals of any country, but full tuition fees are not covered for overseas (non-EU) students. Stipends for 2010-2011 are 13,290 GBP, and available for 3 years. Candidates should hold an undergraduate degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, chemistry, physics or related fields, and marks corresponding to the top 10 percent cohort of a top university.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 4 March 2011

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PhD Scholarship in NMR Spectroscopy, DTU, Denmark

A PhD scholarship within NMR spectroscopy is available at DTU Chemistry. It will be part of a larger project entitled “Enzymatic production of human milk oligosaccharides” supported by the Danish Council for Strategic Research. The main objective of the PhD project is structure elucidation of both enzymatic as well as synthetically produced oligosaccharides and other natural products by NMR spectroscopy. The project will also include development of new methodology for absolute structure determination by NMR and application of residual dipolar couplings in structure calculations.

Qualifications
* Candidates should have a master’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering preferentially with a theoretical and experimental background in NMR spectroscopy and organic chemistry
* A strong commitment to research
Applicants should have a thorough interest in NMR spectroscopy. The position offers an opportunity to work within an international, dynamic multi-disciplinary project having participants from both universities and industry.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 18 February 2011

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