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Lindhard Scholarships in Physics and Astronomy

Announcement of Lindhard Scholarships in Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Aarhus University invites applications for Scholarships covering a 3 or 6 month preparation period for enrolment in the PhD programme. Applications for 2 week visits are also invited. Go to the announcement and online application here! Deadline is 15 October 2010. See background information below.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is one of 9 departments at the Faculty of Science, Aarhus University. The main objectives of the Department are to carry out research at an international level, to offer research based teaching at Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and PhD levels, and to exchange knowledge with other areas of society.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is the second largest of its kind in Denmark and is characterized both by its wide range of covered academic subjects and by its research at an international level. In several disciplines the Department is conducting international cutting-edge research. The Department has a permanent academic staff of 38 persons and enrolls yearly about 75 students. Courses are taught in all major physics disciplines. The experimental facilities are supported by an advanced infrastructure including mechanical and electronics workshops.

With 35.000 students Aarhus University is the second largest university in Denmark. Aarhus University is ranked second among all Scandinavian universities and 63rd worldwide (according to Times Higher - QS World University Rankings 2008). Aarhus University has an international focus and makes targeted efforts to attract researchers and students from abroad. In 2008 the total number of peer-reviewed articles reached 3995. The number of full-time equivalent academic staff incl. PhD students was 3058 in 2008. Professor Jens LindhardAarhus University has the ECTS label approval.

Jens Lindhard (1922-1997) was professor at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University, and one of the Departments most prominent scientists.