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Frederico F and Hugo T elected for the Seminario dos Jovens Cientistas of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences

GoLP’s members Frederico F and Hugo T were elected for the Seminario dos Jovens Cientistas of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences. The group aims to develop different activities to promote science in society and politics, including organizing scientific and academic events. About the election, Frederico F said: “This election is a great honor. I hope to contribute to the mission of the Academy and,… Read more

PhD position(s) in extreme plasma physics 2024

During a 4-year period, perform original research in the team of Prof. Luis O. Silva, combining theory and simulations (the balance will depend on the specific PhD project), and, for some of the projects, be involved in experimental collaborations. Some part of the PhD project (6 months to one year) to be developed abroad. Possible topics are (but not limited to): QED plasma kinetics and… Read more


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