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PhD student positions in Atmospheric Physics and Space Physics at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics, Kiruna, Sweden - due 1 Sep
From: Eivor Jonsson (eivor.jonsson@irf.se)
The Swedish Institute of Space Physics in Kiruna invites applications for five PhD student positions. The National Graduate School of Space Technology (at Luleå University of Technology) will support the positions financially for a period of up to 5 years.
The research projects are related to:
- Waves, turbulence and aerosol particles in the
upper atmosphere in the Arctic and Antarctic. Ref no. 134-154/08. For informal enquiries please contact Prof. Sheila Kirkwood, (sheila.kirkwood@irf.se).
- Physics of the environments of Mars, Venus and
the Moon using data from the satellite missions Mars Express, Venus Express, and Chandrayaan-1. Ref no. 134-128/08. Contact Prof. Stas Barabash, (stas.barabash@irf.se).
- Computer modeling of the solar wind interaction
with Mars and Venus. Ref no. 134-129/08. Contact Ass. Prof. (Docent) Mats Holmström, (mats.holmstrom@irf.se).
- Interaction between the solar wind and the
Earth's magnetosphere using data from, e.g., the Cluster spacecraft. Ref no. 134-118/08. Contact Ass. Prof. (Docent) Hans Nilsson, (hans.nilsson@irf.se).
- Auroral processes in the ionosphere and
termosphere using ground-based optical observations combined with other instruments. Ref no. 134-152/08. Contact Prof. Ingrid Sandahl, (auroraphd@irf.se).
Applicants should have a university degree in physics or a closely related subject. IRF is engaged in international projects so a good knowledge of English is required. We especially hope to attract female applicants.
The application should include: Ref no. of the project you are interested in, a personal letter, CV, copies of diplomas and grades, name and contact information for two referees (people who know your capabilities), and other relevant certificates and documents, for example regarding previous employment. The application can be sent electronically to registrator@irf.se, or by mail to Registrator, Swedish Institute of Space Physics, P.O. Box 812, SE-981 28 Kiruna.
More information about the positions can be found at www.irf.se/link/gsst_phd_08 and general information about IRF at www.irf.se.
Review of applications will start on 2008-09-01 and continue until the positions are filled.
