Postdoctoral Research Associate in Geology and Geophysics (December 31)

The department of geology and geophysics at Yale University has an opening for a postdoctoral research associate in the area of atmospheric physics and its role in climate and climate changes. Several topics of investigation are of interest relating to cloud-climate interactions including convective microphysical, precipitation, and mixing processes, atmospheric water vapor, and cloud-dynamics interactions. We seek motivated individuals with interest or expertise in the application of cloud modeling, satellite data analysis, or other tools to these problems.

The initial appointment is for two years. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in atmospheric science or a related field by the time of appointment.

Candidates should send brief statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to Dr. Steven Sherwood, P.O. Box 208109, Yale University, New Haven CT 06520.

2006-2007 IBM Herman Goldstine Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowship The Mathematical Sciences Department of the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center invites applications for its 2006-2007 Herman Goldstine Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowship for research in mathematical and computer sciences.

Areas of active research in the department include: algorithms, coding theory, cryptography, data mining, dynamical systems and differential equations, high-performance computation, numerical analysis, optimization, probability theory, scientific computing, statistical analysis, supply-chain and operations management, and queuing networks. Fellows interact closely with department members but are free pursue their own research.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. after September 2001 or should receive one before the second half of 2006. One fellowship will be awarded with stipend between $95,000 and $115,000 (depending on area and experience).

Applications must be received before December 31, 2005. Complete details and the application procedure are available at: URL.

Non-resident Freshmen Scholarships for Fall 2006 Applicants at Montana State University URL

Freshmen students who are applying for Fall 2006 admission and take the SAT exam can compete for valuable scholarships. If you qualify, scholarships will be automatically awarded when you are offered admission to Montana State University. To be eligible, you must complete the following as soon as possible:
Apply to MSU by completing the International Undergraduate Application for Admission. The application is downloadable at: URL

Have your ACT and/or SAT test scores sent to Montana State University directly from the testing company. URL

All international undergraduate applicants will automatically be considered for new student scholarships valued at up to US$3,000. These scholarships are available to qualified international students, freshmen or transfer, applying to begin their studies either fall or spring semester. Documents required in the international undergraduate application will determine eligibility, and no separate scholarship application is required. SAT exam score results are not required to compete for these scholarships.

These scholarships are available only to new students during their first year of study at MSU and are non-renewable. Selection is based on previous academic achievement, test scores, potential for success at MSU, and overall fit with the institution and its academic programs. Scholarships will be available until all are awarded; therefore, students are encouraged to submit their MSU application early.