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Sunday, November 28, 2010

PhD position in Astrophysics: Stellar Activity and Magnetism, Sweden

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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University invites applications for a graduate student position in Astrophysics. 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 fulfil the entry requirements for the PhD programme (see http://www.astro.uu.se/forskarutb). The final appointment will be made after interviews with a few top candidates. The university is striving for a more even gender balance in its research and teaching staff and women are especially encouraged to apply for this position. Employment as a PhD student is for 4 years. The successful applicant should take up the position not later than September 2011.

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.


Further information regarding the positions can be obtained from Oleg Kochukhov (Oleg.Kochukhov@fysast.uu.se, +46 18 471 5993). Union representatives are: Anders Grundström, Saco Council, phone +46 18 471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, OFR-S/ST, phone +46 18 471 1996, Stefan Djurström, Seko, phone +46 18 471 3315.

The application should be sent preferably by e-mail to registrator@uu.se, or by fax +46 18 471 2000, or by mail to Registrar’s Office, Uppsala University, Box 256, SE-751 05 Uppsala, Sweden. In any correspondence, please use the reference number UFV-PA 2010/2874. Application deadline is February 1, 2011.


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