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PhD Scholarships in Physics
Description
Two PhD scholarships in physics are offered for research into "Photonic and Solid State Materials for Next Generation Imaging and Sensing", and "Nanostructures and Composites for Radiation Detection and Imaging". The successful candidates will be primarily based at Industrial Research Ltd (a New Zealand Crown Research Institute), Wellington, New Zealand, and supervised by Dr. Grant Williams and other appropriate supervisors from Victoria University or Massey University.

Applicants should have a First-Class Honours Physics degree (or an equivalent 4-year degree qualification), or a Masters degree, and satisfy the Victoria University (http://www.victoria.ac.nz/international/planning/, for "Nanostructures and Composites for Radiation Detection and Imaging") or Massey University (http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/international/fees/phd.cfm, for "Photonic and Solid State Materials for Next Generation Imaging and Sensing") requirements for PhD study. The scholarship provides a non-taxed living allowance of NZ$25,000 per annum plus the PhD tuition fee (up to NZ$ 5,000 per annum) for three years.

Please send a resume, academic record, and the names and contact details of two Referees to: vacancy@irl.cri.nz with "PhD, Photonics" or "PhD, Radiation Detection", in the subject line. Applications close on 5 September, 2008.

Please note: Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Name of person to contact
Human Resources
Email of person to contact
vacancy@irl.cri.nz
Closing date
5/09/2008
Location
Wellington
Level
Postgraduate student
Speciality sought
Biological Sciences;Biological Sciences/Chemistry;Biomedical Sciences;Chemical Sciences;Education;Innovation;Physical sciences;Production Technology
Your reference
Name of institution/firm
Industrial Research Limited (IRL)
Project Leader/supervisor
Start Date
Duration
Qualifications preferred
First-Class Honours Physics degree (or an equivalent 4-year degree qualification), or a Masters degree
Financial arrangements/salary
Non-taxed living allowance of NZ$25,000 per annum plus the PhD tuition fee (up to NZ$ 5,000 per annum) for three years
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