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(from David Hughes, Leeds, UK)
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Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Leeds
School of Mathematics
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Research Fellow 1
Project Title: Dynamos in Giant Planets and Rapidly Rotating Stars
Fixed term until 31 March 2016
Applications are invited for a research fellowship funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The project will investigate the convectively driven dynamos of the Giant Planets and of Rapidly Rotating Stars. In particular we shall investigate the dynamics of convection and its interaction with rotation; and how the dynamo properties change as the level of turbulence is increased. You will work in close contact with the investigators Professors Steven Tobias, Chris Jones and David Hughes in the Department of Applied Mathematics.
A PhD (or PhD submitted) in the relevant discipline, e.g.
Computational Fluid Dynamics, Applied Mathematics, Planetary Science, Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics or Astrophysical Fluids with computational experience is essential. You will also have experience in Dynamo theory and good organisational skills. Applications from women, who are currently under-represented in this area, will be particularly welcome; however, the final recruitment decision will be based solely on merit.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Steven Tobias,
tel +44 (0)113 343 5172,
email smt(at)maths.leeds.ac.uk
or
Professor Chris Jones,
tel +44 (0)113 343 5107,
email cajones(at)maths.leeds.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 1 February 2013
Interviews are expected to be held 26 February 2013
For more information go to
and search for reference MAPMA0042
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Research Fellow 2
Project Title: Hall Magnetohydrodynamics in Neutron Stars
Fixed term until 31 March 2016
Applications are invited for a research fellowship funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The project will investigate Hall MHD in neutron stars. In particular we shall develop three-dimensional numerical models of the evolution of crustal magnetic fields under the influence of the Hall effect, including realistic density and conductivity profiles. Coupling between the magnetic field and the temperature will also be included. You will work in close contact with the principal investigator (PI) Professor Rainer Hollerbach in the Department of Applied Mathematics.
A PhD (or PhD submitted) in the relevant discipline, e.g. Computational Fluid Dynamics, Applied Mathematics, Planetary Science or Astrophysical Fluids with computational experience or Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics is essential. You will also have experience in Dynamo theory and good organisational skills.
Applications from women, who are currently under-represented in this area, will be particularly welcome; however, the final recruitment decision will be based solely on merit.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Rainer Hollerbach, email rh(at)maths.leeds.ac.uk
Closing Date: 1 February 2013
Interviews are expected to be held 26 February 2013
For more information go to
and search for reference MAPMA0043