doctoral research | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 8

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Galaxy Evolution at High Redshift, University of Edinburgh, UK: Physics and Astronomy

Applications are invited for a Post Doctoral Fellow to work at the Institute for Astronomy (IfA), Royal Observatory Edinburgh in the study of galaxy evolution, especially in the high-redshift Universe. It is anticipated that the appointee will ideally be an experienced post-doctoral researcher capable of taking a leadership position in the field of galaxy evolution.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February 2011

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Research Fellowship in Statistics, United Kingdom

Applications Are Invited For A One Year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship At The University Of Southampton, Within The Southampton Statistical Sciences Research Institute This Fellowship Is Part Of The Multi-Disciplinary Research Project “Quantification And Reduction Of Uncertainty For Dispersion Models Via Meteorological Predictions Through Computer Experiments”, Which Is A Collaboration Between The University Of Southampton, Dstl And The Met Office. You Will Have A Phd In Statistics, Or Equivalent Research Experience. A Background In The Design And Analysis Of Experiments, Statistical Modelling Or Computer Experiments Is Desirable. The Main Role Of The Fellow Will Be To Conduct High-Level Statistics Research Into The Design And Analysis Of Computer Experiments.The Post Will Commence On Monday 4 April 2011, Or As Soon As Possible Thereafter.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 14/02/2011

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University of Oxford,Postdoctoral Research Fellowship,UK,2011: Ethics and Geoengineering Governance

Applications are invited for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Ethics and Geoengineering Governance to work on a project in the newly formed Oxford Geoengineering Programme (OGP). The post will be jointly hosted by the Institute for Science and Ethics (ISE)  (part of the Faculty of Philosophy) and the Institute for Science, Innovation and Society (InSIS) (part of the Saïd Business School), both of which are part of the Oxford Martin School.

The Research Fellow will conduct research on the ethical, legal and governance implications of advances in geoengineering and will be expected to publish original, high-quality research.  In addition to research responsibilities the postholder will be expected to contribute to the project in other ways, which may include, for example, involvement in conference or other event organisation and engaging in collaborations with external researchers.

The fellowship is for two years from the date of appointment and the postholder will be a Research Fellow of both ISE and InSIS. ISE is based at Littlegate House, central Oxford and InSIS is based at the Saïd Business School nearby.

Candidates should have a strong academic background in one or more of the following: (1) Philosophy; (2) Politics and International Relations; (3) Environmental Sociology; (4) Political Anthropology; (4) Law; (5) Science and Technology Studies.  By the date of appointment, candidates should have received (or submitted their thesis for) the degree of PhD (or equivalent).

Application Deadline: Monday 14 February 2011

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