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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON PHD STUDENTSHIP: COLD CHEMISTRY WITH RYDBERG ATOMS

Application Deadline: 31st January 2025

LOCATION: England

Applications are invited for a PhD student to join the team of Dr. Valentina Zhelyazkova at the Physics and Astronomy Department of University College London. The studentship is fully funded for four years as part of a Royal Society University Research Fellowship. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

This studentship is open to both home (UK) and international students but only covers university fees at the home student rate. International applicants are encouraged to apply for external funding schemes to cover the fee difference. 

Holding or expecting to hold a first- or upper-second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline. A master’s degree is a plus.

“Hands-on” laboratory experience and/or skills, interest in electronics.

Excellent programming skills.

Willingness to develop theory and simulations.

Applications should include:

A cover letter

A statement of research interests and experience

Curriculum Vitae

Two letters of recommendation 

An academic transcript to date

For informal enquiries, contact Dr. Valentina Zhelyazkova at valentina.zhelyazkova@ucl.ac.uk. You could also apply directly through the central UCL system at:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/research-degrees/applying-graduate-research-study-ucl

UCL is committed to providing equal opportunities, fostering inclusivity and mutual respect, and creating a place where everyone feels welcome. They encourage applications from under-represented candidates in the physical sciences: women, people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

BENEFIT:

£22,410 annual stipend

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COMMONWEALTH 2025 PEACE PRIZE FOR COMMONWEALTH CITIZENS.

Application Deadline: 23:59 GMT on 17 January 2025.

LOCATION: England

The Commonwealth Peace Prize will be awarded to a distinguished peacebuilder with a strong track record of faith-based engagement in conflict resolution, promotion of social cohesion, and sustainable peace. The prize, organised and delivered by the Khalili Foundation in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat, is a part of the Commonwealth Faith Festival and Faith in the Commonwealth Initiative.

ELIGIBILITY:

The winner of the Prize will be a living, distinguished and long-serving individual/ Commonwealth citizen over the age of 30 who:

is considered a respected and trusted broker between conflicting parties, with a strong and lengthy track record of successful peacebuilding in Commonwealth societies;

has built sustainable mechanisms, institutions or processes for dialogue which have, based on objective evaluation, contributed to a definitive end to conflict, lasting peace, social cohesion, or other observed positive change;

has, in the pursuit of those efforts, consistently used their significant influence to promote the Commonwealth values of tolerance, respect, understanding, moderation, celebration of cultural, racial, ethnic diversity and religious freedom; and

has used principles of religious faith and/or faith in the Commonwealth Charter to create positive and sustainable peace towards the aim of free and democratic societies and inclusive development.

Individuals who have received other international peace prizes or have been recognised for their efforts at a high level are eligible for nomination.

Nomination requirements:

Nominations open on International Peace Day, 21 September 2024, and close on 17 January 2025

Only member governments, through their High Commissions in London or non-resident High Commissioners or accredited officials to the Commonwealth, and

Heads of Commonwealth Accredited Organisations are eligible to submit official nominations.

Nominations must be submitted to the Commonwealth Secretariat by email to PeacePrize@commonwealth.int and be received by 23:59 GMT on 17 January 2025.

Nominations must be submitted as an official letter of recommendation, including an impact biography of the candidate, which outlines how the candidate meets all the specified criteria.

Health Program (SASH)

BENEFIT:

The winner will be presented with a citation and a letter of award outlining a financial award of £50,000 to be used to continue their work.

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