reiff@SPACVAX.RICE.EDU ("PAT REIFF") (02/03/89)
SUMMER JOBS AVAILABLE
The Department of Space Physics and Astronomy of Rice University will have
a number of temporary research apprenticeships available to undergraduate
students in the summer of 1989. Applications will be accepted until May 1
for the summer period beginning on May 15. Since the openings will start
being filled in March, early application is recommended.
Ours is one of the oldest Space Science departments in the United States,
with a long tradition in space experiments and observations, data analysis,
and supporting theoretical and laboratory work. Current areas of interest
include study of planetary atmospheres and ionospheres, the magnetospheres
of Earth and other planets, the interstellar medium, pulsars, and
climatology. We are particularly interested in hiring students of physics
and related disciplines between their junior and senior years in order to
allow them participation in the research activities of this modern
department. The exact nature of the assignment will be determined by a
process of matching faculty and student interests.
Interested persons should send a letter of application which includes a
statement of their academic position (school, year, major field of study,
grade point average, both overall and in mathematics and physical science
courses), the names of three references whom they have asked to write in
support of their application, and a statement describing what attracts them
to work in this summer program. If the student has strong particular
interests within the department or skills that may be particularly useful,
these should also be described. Letters of reference should be sent
directly to the address below.
The remuneration for a full three months of service is $2500.
All correspondence should be addressed to:
Dr. Tamara S. Ledley
Department of Space Physics and Astronomy
Rice University internet: ledley@spacvax.rice.edu
Houston, TX 77251-1892 SPAN: rice::ledley
(Note: This is a "Research Experience for Undergraduates" program sponsored
by the National Science Foundation. A number of other Universities will
also be participating. For a list of participating Universities in the
Atmospheric and Space Sciences area, contact the Atmospheric Sciences
Division of the National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C.)
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