Apr 24, 2008

Postgraduate (PhD) Studentship in Mathematical Modelling - University of Limerick

The University of Limerick (UL) with over 11,500 students and 1,200 staff is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 300 acres with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and working environment.

Supported by the largest single grant ever awarded to mathematics in Ireland (Euro 4.34 million from the Science Foundation Ireland Mathematics Initiative) MACSI—the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry, centred at the University of Limerick, is dedicated to the mathematical modelling and solution of problems which arise in science, engineering and industry in Ireland.

Applicants for the Postgraduate (PhD) Studentship positions should be graduates in mathematics or any related numerate discipline with an interest in applied mathematical modelling and/or scientific computation.

All positions have support for travel and include fees and an annual stipend of €18,000. Further information may be found at www.macsi.ie or by inquiry to Prof. Stephen O'Brien (Stephen.OBrien@ ul.ie).

Candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their CV by email to macsi@ul.ie .

Please note your application must include:

* A letter/email of introduction indicating how you meet the criteria outlined.
* A current CV.

The closing date for receipt of completed online applications is Monday, 30th June 2008 at 12h00 GMT

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