Kamis, 02 Juni 2011

PhD/Postdoctoral in Observations of the Earliest Stages of Star Formation


College Foundation Scholarships The application must contain a curriculum vitae (including list of certified university courses and value) and a description of the applicant? research experience and interests. The application must include the name and address E-mail address of two academic referees familiar with the work of the applicant.

Open Scholarship for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: College Foundation Scholarships One graduate student and one post doc position available in the Jes Jørgensen at the Center for Star and Planet Formation, Niels Bohr Institute and the Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen. The successful candidate will join an active research group dedicated to study the early stages of low-mass star formation.The College Foundation Scholarships application must contain a curriculum vitae, publication list, description and applicant's experience? The proposed research. In addition, the applicant should arrange three letters of reference sent separately.The topic for Ph.D. students will be at an early stage low-mass protostars and their chemistry. Doc posts will focus on observation and modeling of radiation transfer with particular emphasis on understanding the relationship between the formation of circumstellar disks and the kinematics and structure of the regions in protostellar core. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
http://thescholarshipprogramme.com He / She will then have sufficient time to carry out independent research programs in collaboration with other members of the group. Both candidates will have a good chance in helping to define and implement programs using the facilities available to Danish astronomer (for example, through ESO and ESA), which includes the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) initial observations of science earlier this year. For both positions, previous experience in the infrared / submillimeter observations and / or modeling of radiation transfer is a plus.For post doc position, candidates must have completed his / her doctoral thesis before taking a position. This College Foundation Scholarships position is initially for two years with possibility of extension depending on progress and funding.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 01/07/2011

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