From: James McLaughlin james.a.mclaughlin@northumbria.ac.uk

PhD in Solar Physics – Northumbria University

http://computing.unn.ac.uk/staff/rnwp2/studentships_McLAUGHLIN.pdf

Applications are invited to study for a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics at Northumbria University, in the areas of Solar Physics, Magnetohydrodynamics and Mathematical Modelling of Solar Phenomena. Fully-funded studentships are available.

Magnetohydrodynamics is the study of magnetic fluids and gives a good description of the dynamics of the Sun’s atmosphere. If you are looking for a Ph.D. that combines the areas of fluid mechanics, electromagnetism and astronomy, then perhaps a Ph.D. in Solar Physics is for you.

Several potential projects are available, including mathematical modelling of solar phenomena, magnetic wave propagation in inhomogeneous media and the comparison of models with solar satellite data.

Applicants should be highly motivated and have a good Honours degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics or a related subject. No prior knowledge of solar physics is required.

Project descriptions and an online application form can be found at:
http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/researchstudentships

For further details, contact Dr James McLaughlin:
james.a.mclaughlin@northumbria.ac.uk