Archive for October, 2011

Physics of highly charged ions and relativistic atomic collisions

We study fundamental atomic electromagnetic interactions in the domain of strong fields of heavy highly charged ions and hard x-rays. In particular polarization properties of Radiative and Dielectronic recombination (inverse Photoelectric and Auger effects) and bremsstrahlung are investigated experimentally in the hard x-ray regime with novel Compton polarimeters. The GSI ESR storage ring and the Heidelberg and Stockholm Super-EBITs are used for production and experiments with the heaviest highly charged ions up to bare uranium. Experiments with the polarized electron beam of TU Darmstadt SDALINAC complement these studies.

Developments of polarization sensitive hard x-ray detectors

Novel polarization sensitive hard x-ray detectors will be constructed to allow this experimental program. Compton and Rayleigh polarimetry techniques will be applied to the segmented germanium and silicon solid state detectors. A particular emphasis will be given to the low-energy hard x-ray regime of 10-100 keV where an efficient polarimetry is a challenging task. Additional developments will include a pulse shape analysis of the detector signals and gamma-ray tracking. Read the rest of this entry »

Physics of highly charged ions and relativistic atomic collisions

We study fundamental atomic electromagnetic interactions in the domain of strong fields of heavy highly charged ions and hard x-rays. In particular polarization properties of Radiative and Dielectronic recombination (inverse Photoelectric and Auger effects) and bremsstrahlung are investigated experimentally in the hard x-ray regime with novel Compton polarimeters. The GSI ESR storage ring and the Heidelberg and Stockholm Super-EBITs are used for production and experiments with the heaviest highly charged ions up to bare uranium. Experiments with the polarized electron beam of TU Darmstadt SDALINAC complement these studies.

Developments of polarization sensitive hard x-ray detectors

Novel polarization sensitive hard x-ray detectors will be constructed to allow this experimental program. Compton polarimetry technique is applied to the segmented germanium and silicon solid state detectors. A particular emphasis will be given to the low-energy hard x-ray regime of 10-100 keV where an efficient polarimetry is a challenging task. Read the rest of this entry »

As one of designated universities for Korean Government Scholarship Program, the graduate school offers world-class professional education to foster future leaders with global mind and professionalism.

The Graduate School would like to give admission information to guide potential applicants.

For detailed information, visit the graduate school homepage.
* http://grad.inha.ac.kr

• Application Period

1) Admission for Spring semester : From mid-March to the first week of April
2) Admission for Fall semester : From mid-September to the first week of October

• Admission Guidelines : All applicants must complete both on-line application and documents submission on time. You can check the list of application documents by visiting this webpage.

1) Korean :http://grad.inha.ac.kr/entrance/foreigner.asp
2) English :http://grad.inha.ac.kr/english/admission/AdmissionDocuments.asp Read the rest of this entry »

Postdoctoral Position in Radiation Biology with Auger Electron Emitters at DTU, Denmark 2011

Study Subject(s): Radiation Biology with Auger Electron Emitters
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: DTU
Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark

A candidate must have a relevant PhD degree or equivalent and preferably some years of experience in experimental research. Emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s research potential and commitment concerning the actual project. You will become part of a young and devoted group (22 people at present) of radiation researchers in the Hevesy Lab. As an important part of our daily life (and financial survival), we develop and supply cutting edge radiopharmaceuticals for both biomedical research and for routine use in diagnosis and therapy.

We wish to setup a new method for experimental verification of the (often unknown) relative biological effectiveness of Auger emitters when decaying inside the cell nucleus of proliferating cancer cells. We have built a new lab for this specific purpose, focusing on cellular scale microinjections of radioactivity in individual cancer cells in culture. For this we need a devoted experimental scientist. The work area is interdisciplinary, and we are very open to the educational, scientific or occupational background of the applicants. This new field straddles nuclear and atomic physics, radiochemistry, Read the rest of this entry »

PhD Position in Polymer Surface Chemistry at Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Technical University of Denmark 2011

Study Subject(s): Polymer Surface Chemistry
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: DTU
Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark

The ideal applicant is an engineer or Master of Science, has an educational background in chemistry, biochemistry, microfluidics and/or microfabrication and a strong interest in working experimentally and in a cross-disciplinary environment. Strong communication skills and the wish to combine research methods from a wide range of scientific fields will be appreciated. Applicants with documented experience in organic surface chemistry will be preferred.

The main work area of the Ph.D. will be exploration and development of surface chemistry that can integrate drug-releasing organic nanoparticles with polymer microsystems for performing the analysis on cancer cells. The nanoparticles and analysis systems will be produced by colleagues in IndiTreat, and the entire Ph.D. project will be performed in close collaboration with the biologists and medical doctors of IndiTreat to meet their needs for real-world analysis on patient cancer tissue. The Ph.D. project activities will include: Development and use of specific coupling chemistry, e.g. ‘click chemistry’ Read the rest of this entry »

Doctoral Grants in Astronomy and Astrophysics-the Formation and Evolution of Exoplanets at Lund University, Sweden 2012

Study Subject(s): Astronomy and Astrophysics
Course Level: Doctoral
Scholarship Provider: Lund University
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden

The grant is open to students of all nationalities who, at the time of starting the PhD studies, have obtained a Masters degree in astronomy, physics, or engineering physics, or in other ways obtained the equivalent qualifications. In case of uncertainty concerning the applicant’s eligibility, it is advisable to contact the department for clarification.

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PhD studentship in Natural Resource Management at the Department of Systems Ecology in Stockholm University, Sweden 2011

Study Subject(s): Natural Resource Management
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: Stockholm University
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden

Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria: theoretical knowledge of relevant to the research project, practical experience and knowledge of relevant to the project, knowledge of scientific theory and method, analytical ability as demonstrated by a scientific report, paper or degree project thesis, the applicant’s personal references and gender equality aspects. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic about conducting trans-disciplinary research. Ability to read Swedish as well as experience working with ecosystem services, GIS, and quantitative analysis skills are desired.

This project would address a key scientific issue of ecosystem service science – understanding how to manage multiple ecosystem services across landscapes. It would do this by examining the patterns of ES that are empirically found in the Nörstrom catchment (Mälar-region) of Sweden. Read the rest of this entry »