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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.

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  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

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