From: “Berger, Mitchell” <M.Berger@exeter.ac.uk>

Ph.D. studentships available at the University of Exeter

We have funding for 2 PhD studentships to investigate symmetry and topological properties of magnetic fields generated in idealised electrically conducting fluid flows. The students will work with Profs. Andrew Gilbert ; and Mitchell Berger in the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics of the University of Exeter and join the internationally leading Centre for Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics

Funding:

The studentship is 3-year and fully funded (with a tax-free stipend of £13,290 British pounds for the first year). It is available starting on 1st October 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter, and is open to UK and EU citizens.

Entry Requirements:

A first class or good 2-1 honours degree in Mathematics, Physics, or a degree with a high mathematical content. The project is in the area of mathematics, no previous knowledge of magnetic fields or astrophysical applications is needed. Some background in fluid dynamics would be beneficial.

To Apply:

Formal applications will be made through the
University PG Admissions System. However it is strongly recommended that you contact Professor Andrew Gilbert (A.D.Gilbert@ex.ac.uk) or Professor Mitchell Berger (M.Berger@ex.ac.uk)  for informal discussions as soon as possible, in view of the proximity of the start date.

End date for applications  is 30th Sept 2009

Prof. Mitchell Berger           m.berger@exeter.ac.uk
Mathematics, SECAM
University of Exeter
North Park Road
Exeter EX4 4QF
United Kingdom