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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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UWA VALUING AUSTRALIA’S SURFING RESOURCES: A SYSTEMATIC UNDERSTANDING OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING BENEFITS DOCTORAL PROGRAM

Application Deadline: 31 January 2025

LOCATION: Australia

This PhD project is embedded within an overarching project, funded by the Australian Research Council, aimed at valuing Australia’s surfing resources as cultural ecosystem services and integrating these values into sustainable coastal management frameworks.

ELIGIBILITY:

Citizenship status: Domestic and International

International & Australian candidates must fulfil all admission requirements at UWA PhD Program. These include, among others, sufficient background and experience in independent supervised research. This means that your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree must have included a research component, typically in the form of a thesis. See UWA HDR admission policy here

Candidates must be willing to be based in Perth, WA, for the duration of the PhD project; and travel, as required, to conduct fieldwork across Western Australia.

Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods will be highly valued. An understanding of coastal process, including ocean-based recreation, is desirable, but not essential. 

To apply, Prospective candidates are asked to send an email to the lead researcher, Dr Ana Manero (ana.maneroruiz@uwa.edu.au), including:

CV highlighting academic and professional history in relation to the project requirements

A brief letter outlining your motivations to conduct this PhD project, your suitability for the position, and your particular ideas to develop your unique research question within the framework of the proposed project. 

Prospective students are kindly asked to carefully read admission requirements and funding conditions before contacting the lead researcher. 

BENEFIT:

AUD $35,000 per year for 3 years full-time

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