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Two Full-Time PhD in Physics and Astronomy, Australia: Physics & Astronomy – Unlocking the ultraviolet: ultrafast Cerium lasers

/ February 16, 2011 Leave a Comment

Two full-time PhD Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarships (MQRES) are available in the Department of Physics and Astronomy associated with successful ARC project DP110102754. Only one of these scholarships is available to a suitably qualified international student.
We have recently proved the enormous potential of a deep ultraviolet laser based on cerium-doped laser crystals – a relatively new widely tunable solid state laser material that has been called the “Ti:Sapphire of the UV”. We have now been awarded a major grant to develop a completely new ultrafast laser platform based on cerium, capable of generating few-femtosecond pulses in the ultraviolet. A UV source of this kind will drive new applications in fields such as attosecond science, plasma physics, and ultrafast chemistry.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February 2011

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PhD Studentship in Astronomy or Space and Plasma Physics, Sweden

/ February 14, 2011 Leave a Comment

To be eligible for a PhD student position you should have a basic university degree (at least BSc) and fulfil the entry requirements for the PhD programme (see details below). Important considerations in filling a PhD student position are the scientific capability of the student, as well as the ability of the department to offer adequate supervision for the elected research project.

The department offers four PhD programmes in Astronomy and Space and Plasma Physics:
* Astronomy
* Astronomy with specialization in Astrophysics
* Physics with specialization in Astrophysics, and
* Physics with specialization in Space and Plasma Physics

Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 March, 2011

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PhD Position in Astrophysics: Stellar Activity and Magnetism, Sweden

/ January 17, 2011 Leave a Comment

The successful applicant will work with Oleg Kochukhov on problems connected to the stellar magnetism and activity, in particular spectropolarimetric observations of active stars and investigations of stellar magnetic field topologies. Applicants with backgrounds and interests in stellar physics are particularly encouraged to apply. The position is financed through a research grant from the Swedish Research Council.

To be eligible for a PhD position you should have a basic university degree in physics, astronomy or astrophysics (at least BSc) and fulfill the entry requirements for the PhD programme.
Applications should include a description of research interests and past experience, CV, copies of degree diplomas and grades, two reference letters, and copies of any previous research-related work.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 February 2011
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