Ph.D. and short-term Fellowships

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Ph.D. and short-term Fellowships
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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