Research Assistant/Associate
University of Glasgow -School of Mathematics and Statistics

College of Science and Engineering

Ref: 002999

Salary: Grade 6/7, £26,004 – £29,249/£31,948 – £35,938 per annum.

To carry out full-time research on the project “Two-layer
thermo-compositional dynamo models of the geomagnetic field” funded by the
Leverhulme Trust, UK.

The research will involve a combination of simplified mathematical models
and high-resolution numerical simulations to study magnetic field
generation and spontaneous stratification due to double-diffusive
convection in the Earth’s fluid core. The research will require a solid
foundation in applied mathematics, in particular fluid mechanics and
magnetohydrodynamics, an interest in geophysics and experience in
numerical simulation including use of parallel architectures.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead the development
of the next generation of geodynamo models, to contribute to ongoing
scientific debates in geomagnetism, and to enhance
her/his research experience and publication record.

This position has funding for 3 years, up to 31 January 2016, in the first
instance.

The research project will be directed by Dr Radostin Simitev
(radostin.simitev@glasgow.ac.uk) from whom further information can be obtained.

Apply online at:
http://www22.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_glasgow01.asp?newms=jj&id=60109&newlang=1

Closing date: 6 January 2013

http://www22.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_glasgow01.asp?newms=jj&id=60109&newlang=1