http://www.newscientiststudy.com/studyNew Scientist Studyhttp://www.newscientiststudy.com/study/job/phd-programmes-london-london-1400698045.htmFri, 12 Feb 2010 10:22:41 +010034845PhD programmes - London<br /><br /><br />PhD programmes in Science and Engineering at Queen Mary, University of London<br /><br /><br />The science and engineering sector at Queen Mary produces world-leading research in a friendly and supportive environment for postgraduate students. Over one million pounds have been allocated for scholarships in 2010/11<br /><br /><br />Details of PhD research projects can be found on the following departmental web-pages:<br /><br /><br />School of Biological and Chemical Sciences (including Psychology)<br /><br />www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/prospectivestudents/research/studentships<br /><br />email: sbcs-pgadmissions@qmul.ac.uk<br /><br /><br />School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science<br /><br />www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk/phd/index.php<br /><br />email: phd-enquiries@eecs.qmul.ac.uk<br /><br /><br />School of Engineering and Materials Science<br /><br />www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/research/studentships<br /><br />email: sems-recruitment@qmul.ac.uk<br /><br /><br />School of Mathematical Sciences and the Astronomy Unit<br /><br />www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/prospective-students<br /><br />email: maths-pg@qmul.ac.uk<br /><br /><br />Department of Physics<br /><br />www.ph.qmul.ac.uk/research.php<br /><br />email: physics@qmul.ac.uk<br /><br /><br />To book your place at the next Open Evening, please go to: our website<br /><br />www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate<br /> http://www.newscientiststudy.com/study/job/masters-programmes-london-london-1400698041.htmFri, 12 Feb 2010 10:20:52 +010034844Masters programmes - London<br /><br /><br />Masters programmes in Science and Engineering at Queen Mary, University of London<br /><br /><br />The science and engineering sector at Queen Mary produces world-leading research in a friendly and supportive environment for postgraduate students. Over one million pounds have been allocated for scholarships in 2010/11<br /><br /><br />Details of PhD research projects can be found on the following departmental web-pages:<br /><br /><br />School of Biological and Chemical Sciences (including Psychology)<br /><br />www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/prospectivestudents/research/studentships<br /><br />email: sbcs-pgadmissions@qmul.ac.uk<br /><br /><br />School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science<br /><br />www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk/phd/index.php<br /><br />email: phd-enquiries@eecs.qmul.ac.uk<br /><br /><br />School of Engineering and Materials Science<br /><br />www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/research/studentships<br /><br />email: sems-recruitment@qmul.ac.uk<br /><br /><br />School of Mathematical Sciences and the Astronomy Unit<br /><br />www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/prospective-students<br /><br />email: maths-pg@qmul.ac.uk<br /><br /><br />Department of Physics<br /><br />www.ph.qmul.ac.uk/research.php<br /><br />email: physics@qmul.ac.uk<br /><br /><br />To book your place at the next Open Evening, please go to: our website<br /><br />www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate<br /> http://www.newscientiststudy.com/study/job/phd-studentship-skeletal-muscle-development-during-embryogenesis-using-the-zebrafish-as-a-model-london-200696533.htmThu, 11 Feb 2010 14:36:19 +010034037School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary, University of London<br /><br />The research proposal will investigate how the structure of skeletal muscle is regulated by extracellular mechanical stimulation (contraction) during embryogenesis. The outcome of the research will advance our understanding of skeletal muscle development and has relevance to muscle disease in which normal muscle function is perturbed, informing more clinically-directed studies.<br /><br />Myofibril organisation, essentially the alignment of contractile units (sarcomeres), is critical for skeletal muscle function. Using the zebrafish as a model to study embryo development, our work has revealed that contractile activity (mechanically-induced signals) regulates myofibril alignment during development in vivo. Mechanotransduction is already known to play a key role in the maintaining the structure of mature striated muscle (both skeletal and cardiac); however, the signalling pathways remain undefined. The project will examine muscle structure in immotile lines carrying mutations in key proteins and also characterise changes in the expression of candidate genes. The zebrafish has several advantages for study in an intact embryo as its development is rapid and the early stages are fully transparent making it easy to visualise.<br /><br />The project will develop skills in bioinformatics and molecular biology techniques, in vivo experimental approaches and methods of imaging biological material. The student will acquire knowledge of developmental physiology and an understanding of how animal models are used for research. Training includes instruction and experience in animal handling in line within current home office legislation.<br /><br />This four-year funded Graduate Teaching Studentship will commence on 1st September 2010. Funding will cover all tuition fees and an annual stipend (£15290 in 2009/10). <br /> <br />In addition to being registered for a research degree, students will be required to undertake teaching duties, to consist of demonstrating to undergraduate modules, marking coursework and giving feedback to students. <br /><br />Applications are invited from candidates with, or expecting to be awarded at least an upper-second class honours degree in an area relevant to the project. <br /><br />Further details and information on how to apply are availabe via APPLY NOW http://www.newscientiststudy.com/study/job/phd-queen-mary-university-physics-london-1400691571.htmMon, 08 Feb 2010 11:05:50 +010033897Project title:<br />Molecular dynamics simulations of radiation damage in fusion reactors<br /> <br />Project description:<br />It is increasingly realized that energy is becoming a crucial and precious resource in modern society. Fusion has enormous potential, safety and environmental advantages, and hence could make a large difference to energy supplies. Operation of fusion reactors presents a set of technological and scientific challenges. Chief of these is understanding and predicting the performance of the reactor material subject to radiation damage by 14 MeV neutrons produced in the fusion reaction. The neutrons of this energy can not be produced in the laboratory, and their effect can not be studied experimentally. On the other hand, recent advances in computer simulation techniques have opened the way to model the radiation damage of high energy using massive parallel molecular dynamics (MD) simulations (see Figure 1 below). This sets the motivation for this PhD project and its main aims: (a) use MD simulations to model the process of ballistic displacements of very high energy in a typical reactor material (metal); (b) document and visualize radiation-induced structural changes at the atomistic level; (c) discuss physical mechanisms of what impact these changes will have on the performance of fusion reactors.<br /> <br />The project will use our recently developed MD code which is nearly perfectly scalable on parallel supercomputers and is currently capable of simulating systems of up to 1 billion atoms. The UK Supercomputing Facility (HECToR) will be used for these simulations.<br /> <br />This PhD studentship is fully funded. The tentative start is in Autumn 2010. A minimum of BSc (2:1) in Physics or related subjects is required for this post. Good knowledge of programming (e.g. Fortran) is an advantage.<br /> <br />Informal enquiries are to be sent to K. Trachenko (email k.trachenko@qmul.ac.uk). http://www.newscientiststudy.com/study/job/phd-studentship-london-physics-london-200706097.htmFri, 05 Feb 2010 12:21:46 +010033716Several EPSRC funded PhD studentships are available in the area of Condensed matter Physics. These are fully funded positions and are only suitable for UK applicants. <br />Details of research projects can be found at<br /><br />http://mmpwww.ph.qmul.ac.uk/studentships.php<br /><br />Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Dr William Gillin (w.gillin@qmul.ac.uk) for further information.<br /> http://www.newscientiststudy.com/study/job/phd-studentship-multimodal-approach-to-structural-effects-in-ferromagnetic-nanomaterials-queen-mary-university-of-london-physics-london-200706966.htmFri, 05 Feb 2010 12:21:05 +010033816"Multimodal approach to structural effects in ferromagnetic nanomaterials" -PhD Studentship- Queen Mary University of London - Physics<br /><br />There is currently strong interest in size effects of physical properties of ferroelectric, ferromagnetic, spintronic and optically active materials. It is clear that the interaction of parameters such as of magnetic domain sizes, exciton Bohr radius with particle size plays an important role in these effects. The objectives of this proposal will be to understand the fundamental relationship between optic, magnetic and structural properties (including size) for selected ferromagnetic nanomaterials. A range of materials will be characterised using X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) together with Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL) and electron microscopy. One of the objectives will include improving exploitation of latest X-ray absorption spectroscopy simulation software and establishing a streamlined methodology for data analysis. The project will also develop tools for particle size calculations based on Raman, PL data and quantum confinement models. The successful candidate should have a good first degree in physics, or a closely related subject. Knowledge of programming languages (C, C++, Basic, etc.) is desirable. <br /><br />This joint QMUL/University of Kent project will be based at QMUL (Dr. Andrei Sapelkin, principal supervisor) and the progress will be managed at periodic meetings between the partners QMUL and University of Kent (Dr. Gavin Mountjoy, second Co-supervisor). The department at QMUL has a well-organised graduate school, and well-structured training programme for graduate students. The value of the SEPNET studentships will be equivalent to the minimum allowed by EPSRC (currently Home/EU fees plus a stipend of £12940 + London weighting of £2,200 where applicable) and will normally be for three years. In addition a research training support grant of £1200 p.a. will be awarded for travel or fieldwork. For informal inquiries or more information, please contact: Dr Andrei V. Sapelkin at a.sapelkin@qmul.ac.uk For further information on the Condensed Matter Physics group please visit the site below http://mmpwww.ph.qmul.ac.uk/ The position is funded by South East Physics Network (SEPnet) - a consortium of six partner universities - Kent, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway, Southampton, Surrey and Sussex. The objective is to advance and protect Physics as a strategically important subject for the UK economy and its science base, collaboratively securing its disciplinary and financial sustainability in the South East Region of England. More information is available at http://www.sepnet.ac.uk/