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Job Advertisement: Closing Date 15th May 2009 PhD & MSc positions in Radio Astronomy Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand With the increasing interest in radio astronomy both globally and in the Asia Pacific region, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand has recently established a radio astronomy group to expand our existing astrophysical research team. VUW is one of the major research universities in NZ and the new group will join one of the highest research-ranked physical sciences schools in the country. As part of this initiative we are seeking high quality applicants to undertake PhD & MSc projects in radio astronomy related to future developments in Australasia, and in particular to facilitate New Zealand's engagement in future instruments such as ASKAP and the SKA. Currently we are accepting applications from students for a prestigious Vice Chancellor's Strategic PhD Scholarship as well as applications for several other PhD positions in collaboration with researchers in Australia, Germany and France. Applications for PhD (3 year) or MSc (2 year) positions are open to students of any nationality who have completed honours (first class) or Masters in astrophysics, physics, mathematics and/or engineering. Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr Melanie Johnston-Hollitt, in advance of the application deadlines, to discuss the full range of science and technical projects available: [log in to unmask] Details of Vice Chancellor's strategic PhD Scholarship are available here: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/admisenrol/payments/scholarships/stratresschol.aspx The closing date is 15 May 2009 and further information on the application procedure can be obtained from Philippa Hay (Scholarships Manager): [log in to unmask] The closing date for all other PhD and MSc projects is 15 June 2009 for an expected start in the second half of the year. The positions will be based in Wellington with expected collaborative visits to international partners. Further information about living in Wellington, one of the world's most vibrant and liveable cities, is available here: http://www.wellingtonnz.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Royal Astronomical Society Job List is provided free-of-charge through the JISC Mail Service. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the RAS cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or validity, either directly or by implication, of job advertisements or other information posted to this list. For more information about the Royal Astronomical Society visit the website at www.ras.org.uk. Royal Astronomical Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BQ, UK, tel. +44 (0)20 7734 3308, fax. +44 (0)20 7494 0166, www.ras.org.uk