Field of Interest:astro-ph, gr-qc, hep-ph, hep-th
Deadline: 2015-12-30
Region: Africa
Job description:
2 STUDENTSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE WITH WELTMAN IN THE COSMOLOGY & GRAVITY GROUP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
Two studentships are available for suitably qualified individuals to study towards an MSc or PhD in the Cosmology and Gravity Group (with Weltman) in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Together with the Laboratory for Quantum Gravity & Strings and the Astronomy department, the group forms part of the Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravity Centre at the University of Cape Town, www.acgc.uct.ac.za . We have research expertise ranging from radio astronomy and cosmology to string theory and quantum gravity. We are involved in a broad array of experiments and observational probes of the universe including the SKA project and its pathfinder MeerKAT, the HIRAX experiment HIRAX (Hydrogen Intensity and Real-time Analysis eXperiment) as well as the IAXO (International Axion Observatory ) telescope and other local probes of dark energy, dark matter and axions. Co-supervision with other members of the ACGC will be encouraged especially for students interested in connecting observation and theory.
This studentship will be funded by an NRF/DST South African Research Chair in Physical Cosmology.
The successful applicant will be based at The University of Cape Town, hosted by the Department of Mathematics & Applied Mathematics.
Conditions of award:
STIPEND: The value of the fellowship is R120 000 per annum for PhD students and R90 000 for MSc students and is tax exempt. An allowance and opportunities will be provided for international travel and research expenses where appropriate.
Cape Town is a spectacular place to live, with a range of indoor and outdoor activities, though the outdoors truly shines. We have excellent hiking, rock climbing and ocean sports all within a short distance of the university. It is a diverse and interesting city nestled within the mountain, surrounded by oceans and vineyards. View more information here. http://www.capetown.travel/
Email address for inquiries – Amanda.weltman@uct.ac.za . Please do not send applications to this address, they will not be considered.
Email address for applications – Tania.jansen@uct.ac.za
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests and a list of publications (if any). Please arrange to have three letters of reference e-mailed to the application address by 30 December 2015 for full consideration. Applications will still be considered after this date until a suitable candidate is appointed, however considerations will begin on 1 January 2016.
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is
available http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf
Deadline: 2015-12-30
Region: Africa
Job description:
2 STUDENTSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE WITH WELTMAN IN THE COSMOLOGY & GRAVITY GROUP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
Two studentships are available for suitably qualified individuals to study towards an MSc or PhD in the Cosmology and Gravity Group (with Weltman) in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Together with the Laboratory for Quantum Gravity & Strings and the Astronomy department, the group forms part of the Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravity Centre at the University of Cape Town, www.acgc.uct.ac.za . We have research expertise ranging from radio astronomy and cosmology to string theory and quantum gravity. We are involved in a broad array of experiments and observational probes of the universe including the SKA project and its pathfinder MeerKAT, the HIRAX experiment HIRAX (Hydrogen Intensity and Real-time Analysis eXperiment) as well as the IAXO (International Axion Observatory ) telescope and other local probes of dark energy, dark matter and axions. Co-supervision with other members of the ACGC will be encouraged especially for students interested in connecting observation and theory.
This studentship will be funded by an NRF/DST South African Research Chair in Physical Cosmology.
The successful applicant will be based at The University of Cape Town, hosted by the Department of Mathematics & Applied Mathematics.
Conditions of award:
- PhD applicants must have obtained an MSc degree in the relevant areas of mathematics, physics or astronomy. MSc applicants must have obtained an Hons degree or the equivalent in the relevant areas of mathematics, physics or astronomy.
- The student will be required to abide by all UCT and NRF rules for studentships.
STIPEND: The value of the fellowship is R120 000 per annum for PhD students and R90 000 for MSc students and is tax exempt. An allowance and opportunities will be provided for international travel and research expenses where appropriate.
Cape Town is a spectacular place to live, with a range of indoor and outdoor activities, though the outdoors truly shines. We have excellent hiking, rock climbing and ocean sports all within a short distance of the university. It is a diverse and interesting city nestled within the mountain, surrounded by oceans and vineyards. View more information here. http://www.capetown.travel/
Email address for inquiries – Amanda.weltman@uct.ac.za . Please do not send applications to this address, they will not be considered.
Email address for applications – Tania.jansen@uct.ac.za
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests and a list of publications (if any). Please arrange to have three letters of reference e-mailed to the application address by 30 December 2015 for full consideration. Applications will still be considered after this date until a suitable candidate is appointed, however considerations will begin on 1 January 2016.
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is
available http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf
| The University of Cape Town: reserves the right to disqualify ineligible, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications, and reserves the right to change the conditions of award, and/or to make no awards at all. |