PhD Positions in Newly EU Funded Marie Curie Initial Training Network, Europe

Europe: 13 PhD positions in newly EU funded Marie Curie Initial Training Network

INTRAMIF (INitial TRAining network on Mass Independent Fractionation) in atmospheric and climate research, hydrology, oceanography and molecular physics

As part of the EU Marie Curie Initial Training Network “INTRAMIF”, we seek to appoint 13 talented early stage researchers for the following positions at institutions in Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The projects revolve around using anomalies in the distribution of stable oxygen isotopes (so-called “mass independent fractionation”, short “MIF”) to address scientific problems in various disciplines of earth system science. The team of INTRAMIF supervisors comprises experts from atmospheric and climate research, hydrology, oceanography and molecular physics. Sharing their expertise and world-class facilities will allow the individual researchers to do interdisciplinary work in the European research environment. The broad scientific program combines specialized training at the host institutions with a unique interdisciplinary and intra-sector network training program on the climate system in close interaction with non-academic partner institutions from the industrial, political and economic sectors.

Eligibility:
Applicants must not already hold a PhD degree. In accordance with Marie Curie mobility regulations, we are able to offer these posts to researchers who, at the time of appointment, are within the first four years (or full-time equivalent) of their research careers, i.e. within four years of obtaining their first degree that qualifies them to embark on a doctorate.

Applicants are generally not eligible for positions in their present country of residence. Please check section II.1 of the FP 7 PEOPLE Work Programme for details Work Programme .

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English Language (e. g. with a TOEFL score of at least 230).

Get more information on the individual projects:
http://www.phys.uu.nl/~intramif/projects.php

Application instructions can be found here:
http://www.phys.uu.nl/~intramif/apply.php

Deadline for submission of applications is 1 July 2009.

Successful applicants will be paid a salary for three years to cover their living expenses. In addition to conducting their research projects, they will attend associated training modules that include summer schools, skills courses, scientific meetings etc. They are also eligible for additional payments towards their travel and relocation costs as well as a “Career Exploratory” allowance.

Notes:
The early stage researchers will be registered for a PhD at their host institution.
The earliest start date is 1 September 2009.
Efforts will be made to increase participation of women researchers.