[Academic] PhD Studentship in collision induced astrochemistry

[Dr Helen Jane Fraser]

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subject: Phd Studentship in Astrochemistry

A 3-year full-time PhD position is available starting in Spetember 2012 
in the Astrochemistry group of Dr Helen J Fraser working on "Collision 
Induced Physical and Chemical Processes in Interstellar and Planetary 
Grain Aggregates" in the Department of Physical Sciences, Open 
University, United Kingdom.

Full details are available in the form of a PDF document either attached 
to this email or by emailing helen.fraser at open.ac.uk

Applicants must have graduated with a Master’s level undergraduate 
degree in Physics, Chemistry, or Astronomy, or a very closely related 
discipline. Furthermore, the student should have strong practical skills 
and enthusiasm for experimental work. A solid undergraduate-level 
knowledge of physical chemistry or solid-state physics is preferable. A 
clear demonstration of enthusiasm or understanding of astronomy is also 
desirable. As the PhD will require participation in parabolic flight 
campaigns, the candidate must be fit and healthy, as they will be 
required to pass a Class II Pilot’s medical to be able to take up the 
post and undertake their research.

The successful candidate will receive a tax-exempt stipend of £13,590 
per year over 3 years and tuition fees will be covered by the 
University. The required start date is mid-September 2012. Potential 
candidates are requested to send (by email as PDF attachment) a 2-page 
CV, list of publications (if any), a cover letter describing their 
suitability and enthusiasm for the post, as well as any questions to Dr 
Helen Fraser 5pm (UT) June 8th 2012. Candidates should also arrange for 
two letters of recommendation to be emailed directly to Dr Fraser, under 
separate cover, by the same date. The name, occupation, address, email 
and phone contact of each referee, including their relationship to the 
candidate should be attached as a separate sheet to the back of the CV. 
Candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted in June, and a 
final decision made shortly thereafter.

CLOSING DATE June 8th 2012


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Dr Helen Jane Fraser
Astronomy Division
Department of Physical Sciences
CEPSAR
The Open Unviersity
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

helen.fraser at open.ac.uk

direct dial = +44 1908 332 921

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