Dr. Albert Zijlstra

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Albert Zijlstra. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Research Interests

Astrophysics Exochemistry Solar System Interstellar Medium Stellar Evolution Mass Loss Circumstellar Matter AGB Stars Planetary Nebulae Nearby Galaxies Observational Astronomy Infrared Astronomy Optical Astronomy Radio Astronomy

Experience

Director

2010-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, University of Manchester • Manchester

Directed the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics.

Lecturer/Reader

1997-01-01 — 2004-12-31

UMIST • Manchester

Served as Lecturer and Reader at UMIST.

Fellow/International Staff Member

1992-01-01 — 1997-12-31

European Southern Observatory •

Worked as a fellow and international staff member.

Senior Research Fellow

1991-01-01 — 1991-12-31

South Africa Astronomical Observatory • South Africa

Worked as a Senior Research Fellow.

PhD Student

1987-01-01 — 1989-12-31

University of Groningen •

Conducted PhD research.

PhD Student

1985-01-01 — 1989-12-31

National Radio Astronomy Observatory • USA

Engaged in PhD research.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.