STFC Public Engagement Large Awards Scheme
The 2016 round of the Public Engagement Large Awards Scheme is now open for applications to Stage 1. Applications can be accepted up to 4.00pm on Thursday 3rd November 2016. The Large Awards Scheme provides funds for projects which are expected to have a significant regional or national impact. We offer awards from £10,000 up to £100,000. Almost anyone can apply but project teams must have strong links with STFC’s scientific research community. We also encourage partnerships that may positively impact on the success of the project e.g. universities with science...
Read MorePost Doc Position, Open University
A three Year Post Doctoral Research Associate position in Astrobiology/Planetary Science. Applications are invited for a Leverhulme-funded PDRA position within the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The aim of the project is to investigate the feasibility of contemporary life elsewhere in the solar system with a focus on Mars and the sub-surface oceans icy moons, Enceladus and Europa. You will combine laboratory-based simulation experiments with thermochemical modelling to define the limits of habitability and investigate whether primitive Solar System material...
Read MoreAstrobiology Primer v2.0
The second, updated version for of the Astrobiology Primer has now been published. This updates the original 2006 edition. The primer serves as an introduction to the various topics that make up the field of astrobiology. It is aimed at a PhD-student level, but is a useful summary of the state of the field no matter what stage you are at. The primer is available online as free-to-view open access article via the Astrobiology Journal.
Read MoreUCL Post-Doc Vacancy
UCL is advertising for a post-doc to work in the Lane lab on the origin of life in alkaline hydrothermal vents. Candidates should have expertise in analytical chemistry (MS, HPLC, NMR) and high motivation. Details available here, quoting ref 1571617. Closing date 9th September 2016.
Read MoreLectureship in planetary science, Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is advertising for a permanent lecturer in planetary science, ideally with expertise in planetary geology, meteoritics, or astrobiology. Details are available at http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/jobs/vacancies/, quoting reference 013828. The closing date is 28 August 2016. For informal enquires contact Martin.Lee@Glasgow.ac.uk
Read MorePhD Opportunity, Leiden University
A new forum topic “PhD position European Training Network EuroPAH” has been created. A PhD position is available at Astronomy, Leiden University, under supervision of Prof. Tielens, in close collaboration with drs. ten Kate and King of Earth Sciences, Utrecht University. Carbonaceous meteorites and comets show a varied organic composition thought to reflect, at least partly, a heritage that dates back to interstellar clouds. A variety of processes on parent asteroidal bodies and comets will have modified any inherited material. PAHs are one key component in the interstellar...
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