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Stephen Hawking Looking for Assistant

An anonymous reader writes "Wanted: Bright graduate student to assist world-famous scientist. International travel, developing computer systems and dealing with the press required. Renowned astrophysicist and best-selling author Stephen Hawking has announced he is looking for a graduate student to work for him for one to two years. Dust off those CVs, kids!"

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  1. Re:Does it involve emptying bedpans? by Penguinshit · · Score: -1, Redundant

    The "advanced testing" of ALS involves demonstrated upper and lower motor neuron damage with all other known causes (Lyme's, etc.) ruled out. Professor Hawking has already had "advanced testing".

    I know, because I was diagnosed two years ago.