February 2017
Issue 77
Electromagnetic
and Light Scattering Conference ELS-XVI
www.giss.nasa.gov/staff/mmishchenko/ELS-XVI
Registration is open!
Please, go to the conference website (link above) or directly to http://go.umd.edu/elsxvi17registration
Early registration is highly
appreciated.
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PhD student position in
atmospheric optics at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
This PhD project aims at
developing a fundamental understanding of the interaction of polarized light
with morphologically complex aerosol particles. The goal is to exploit the
information contained in the polarization of scattered light to determine the
particles' physical and chemical properties, which are essential for
understanding their climate impact. The main tools will be numerical methods
for solving light scattering problems, as well
as methods for solving inverse problems in
atmospheric optics.
The position is full-time and
limited to a maximum of 5 years.
For more information please
follow the following link:
http://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/vacancies/Pages/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=4764
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PhD student position on
debris disks
The Astrophysical Institute and
University Observatory (AIU) of the Friedrich Schiller University, Jena,
Germany, is seeking
candidates for a PhD student position to join the Disks and Planetsgroup at the AIU.
The main research interest of
the group is to study debris disks in extrasolar planetary systems, including
their relation to exoplanets and planet formation. The group collaborates
closely with other groups in Germany and is involved in a number of projects at
the international level. The PhD student is expected to work on one of the
numerous aspects of debris disks. These include dynamical, collisional, and
thermal emission modeling of debris disks, as well as their observations with
various facilities and data analysis. The successful applicant will also have a
light load of teaching duties (2 hours per week, for instance by leading
exercise classes).
The position is available for
three years starting from April 1, 2017 or later. Prolongation for one more
year is possible. The salary is standard for PhD positions in Germany (1/2 TV-L
E-13 of the German federal public service scale) and includes a number of
social and family-related benefits. The applicants should have a strong
educational record and hold a Master degree or equivalent in physics or
astronomy. Previous experience with astronomical research, preferably with disk
and/or exoplanet studies, would be an advantage.
An application as a single file
in PDF format should include a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and
two names of reference. All applications received by March 15, 2017 will be
given full consideration. The Friedrich Schiller University is an equal
opportunity employer. Women and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
Contact: Professor Alexander V. Krivov
Astrophysical Institute and
University Observatory
Friedrich Schiller University
Schillergasschen 2-3, 07745 Jena, Germany
Email: krivov@astro.uni-jena.de
Website: http://www.astro.uni-jena.de