Physics | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 51

Postdoctoral Research Assistant: Grid Computing for Landslide Modelling, UK

/ August 19, 2010 Leave a Comment

This project will establish large-scale resource provisioning and sophisticated data mining for landslide modelling for use in risk reduction. It will couple Grid software, developed for the Large Hadron Collider, with proven, cutting-edge software in the field of slope hydrology and geotechnics. You will develop the current proof of principle system. The new system will include the following features: transparent use of large scale computing resources; secure, transparent storage and access to data and appropriate authentication and authorization mechanisms with auditing, accounting and charging mechanisms.

You will have experience of the Python scripting language, as well as experience of Grid or Cloud computing. You will also have good knowledge of metadata management and proven ability to deliver sustainable software in an agile development environment. The project will be carried out as a partnership between Particle Physicists in the University of Bristol Department of Physics, and academics within the School of Geographical Sciences.

If you have received an application pack, please complete and return the enclosed application form in the envelope provided, together with a covering letter and a copy of your CV, including the details requested on the ‘Information in support of your application’ page of the application form.

Please note the following:
• We will only be able to consider you for this vacancy if you complete the application process outlined above – a CV alone will not be considered.
• Only include the information requested – copies of qualification, certificates, letters of reference, journal articles and any other additional documents are not required at this stage.
• It is important that you quote the reference number 15582 on the application form.
• The closing date for applications is 9.00am, 24th August 2010.
• We regret that we are unable to write to all applicants regarding the outcome of their application. Therefore, if you have not been invited for interview within four weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.
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Erasmus Mundus Masters Course in Astronomy and Astrophysics

/ August 18, 2010 Leave a Comment

Applications are now accepted for AstroMundus, a 2years international Master Course in Astronomy and Astrophysics offered by a partnership of 5 universities: University of Innsbruck (Austria), University of Padova and University of Rome “Tor Vergata” (Italy), University of Goettingen (Germany), and University of Belgrade (Serbia). The Master Course is funded by the European Commission within the Erasmus Mundus programme, 2nd Edition, Action 1.

The course is open to students of all nationalities. Admitted students will conduct their studies in at least 2 and up to 4 of the partner Universities and, upon successful completion of their studies, they will be awarded a Joint Master Degree by all universities where they studied during the Master Course. The course is held in the English language, however students will have the possibility to learn the language of the host countries through courses offered by the host universities. Full details about the programme and the application procedure are given in the AstroMundus website.

Eligible students have a certified good knowledge of the English Language and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or Mathematics, or an equivalent amount of certified learning (3 years, 180 ECTS credits) in the same field(s). A number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available both for non-European and European students. The admission to the Master Course and assignment of scholarships are based on excellence.

Deadline for applications: November 30th 2010 for both Non-European and European students. The Master Course starts in September 2011.

Contact Person: Giovanna Temporin
Email: astromundus@uibk.ac.at

Contact Address:
Institute of Astro- and Particle Physics
University of Innsbruck
Technikerstrasse 25/8
6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA
Email: astromundus@uibk.ac.at

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PhD at the University of Antwerp

/ July 23, 2010 Leave a Comment

The particle physics group of the University of Antwerp has an opening available for a full-time Ph.D. scholarship.

The main topic of research of the group is the experimental study of fundamental interactions at large accelerators such as the LHC at CERN. The group participates in the CMS experiment and is active in the study of strong interaction, the search for the Higgs boson and physics beyond the Standard Model.

Description of the position:

  • You conduct research and prepare a doctoral dissertation in the field of experimental particle physics
  • You mentor bachelor and master students in developing their thesis subject
  • You contribute to the general education tasks of the Physics department

Profile:

  • You have a masters’ degree in Physics or Applied Sciences
  • You can present excellent grades

Our offer:

  • A Ph.D. scholarship for a period of two years, with one possible extension of two years after a positive evaluation
  • Starting date for the scholarship is 01 October 2010
  • For more information contact:
    Prof. Pierre Van Mechelen
    University of Antwerp, Physics Departement
    Groenenborgerlaan 171
    2020 Antwerp
    e-mail: Pierre.VanMechelen@ua.ac.be
    tel.: +32 3 265 3573
    fax.: +32 3 265 3318
  • To apply:
    Send an extensive CV with mention of your study grades and two letters of recommendation to the (email) address above before 31 August 2010.

Apply Here

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