Two postdoctoral positions in Astrophysical Fluids are available in the
Applied Mathematics Department at the University of Leeds.
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Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Leeds
School of Mathematics
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Research Fellow 1
Project Title: Dynamos in Giant Planets and Rapidly Rotating Stars
Fixed term until 31 March 2016
Applications are invited for a research fellowship funded by the
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The project will
investigate the convectively driven dynamos of the Giant Planets and
of Rapidly Rotating Stars. In particular we shall investigate the
dynamics of convection and its interaction with rotation; and how the
dynamo properties change as the level of turbulence is increased. You
will work in close contact with the investigators Professors Steven
Tobias, Chris Jones and David Hughes in the Department of Applied
Mathematics.
A PhD (or PhD submitted) in the relevant discipline, e.g.
Computational Fluid Dynamics, Applied Mathematics, Planetary Science,
Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics or Astrophysical Fluids with
computational experience is essential. You will also have experience
in Dynamo theory and good organisational skills. Applications from
women, who are currently under-represented in this area, will be
particularly welcome; however, the final recruitment decision will be
based solely on merit.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Steven Tobias, tel +44
(0)113 343 5172, email smt@maths.leeds.ac.uk or Professor Chris Jones,
tel +44 (0)113 343 5107, email cajones@maths.leeds.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 1 February 2013
Interviews are expected to be held 26 February 2013
For more information go to
and search for reference MAPMA0042
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Research Fellow 2
Project Title: Hall Magnetohydrodynamics in Neutron Stars
Fixed term until 31 March 2016
Applications are invited for a research fellowship funded by the
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The project will
investigate Hall MHD in neutron stars. In particular we shall develop
three-dimensional numerical models of the evolution of crustal
magnetic fields under the influence of the Hall effect, including
realistic density and conductivity profiles. Coupling between the
magnetic field and the temperature will also be included. You will
work in close contact with the principal investigator (PI) Professor
Rainer Hollerbach in the Department of Applied Mathematics.
A PhD (or PhD submitted) in the relevant discipline,
e.g. Computational Fluid Dynamics, Applied Mathematics, Planetary
Science or Astrophysical Fluids with computational experience or
Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics is essential. You will also have
experience in Dynamo theory and good organisational skills.
Applications from women, who are currently under-represented in this
area, will be particularly welcome; however, the final recruitment
decision will be based solely on merit.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Rainer Hollerbach, email
rh@maths.leeds.ac.uk
Closing Date: 1 February 2013
Interviews are expected to be held 26 February 2013
For more information go to
and search for reference MAPMA0043