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Ph.D. and short-term Fellowships |
Name: Dr. Catherine McCammon Email: Catherine.McCammon@uni-bayreuth.de Organization: Bayerisches Geoinstitut, University of Bayreuth, Germany Job_Description: *********************************** Ph.D. and short-term Fellowships *********************************** Bayerisches Geoinstitut, University of Bayreuth, Germany invites applications for the "Atomic to Global" training programme funded by the European Union under the Marie Curie Action for Early Stage Training of Researchers. The positions available are: (a) short-term fellowships (3-12 months) (b) Ph.D. fellowships (3 years) and involve a diverse range of projects that focus on the physics and chemistry of Earth materials, and how structure and interactions at the atomic scale translate to an understanding of bulk properties and global processes. The training programme involves projects carried out under the close supervision of internationally acknowledged experts using state-of-the-art equipment, and includes complementary training activities such as academic courses, seminar presentations, weekend seminars and active participation at national and international conferences. Three Ph.D. fellowships are available in 2006 and up to four short term fellowships per year are available in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Applicants for the ¡ §Atomic to Global¡ ¨ training programme should have a strong quantitative background in materials sciences, physics, chemistry, Earth sciences or related disciplines, and demonstrate prior ability for independent research and work. Applicants from all countries may be considered, subject to eligibility and mobility requirements and the constraint that no more than 30% of the fellowship months can be awarded to researchers from countries outside the EU Member and Associated States. Briefly the eligibility and mobility criteria for an early stage researcher stipulate: *possession of a masters degree or equivalent, but not a Ph.D. *less than 4 years research experience *no more than 12 out of the previous 36 months resident in Germany *not a German citizen, unless at least 4 out of the previous 5 years was spent outside of Germany Bayerisches Geoinstitut is an equal opportunity employer and female researchers are particularly encouraged to apply. Further details, including how to apply, are available on our web site: http://www.atg.bgi.uni-bayreuth.de Dr. Catherine McCammon Scientific Coordinator, "Atomic to Global" training programme |
消息来源 www.geochina.org 1/18/2006 |