Friday, April 29, 2016

[CRYOLIST] International Research Training Group ArcTrain invites applications for 12 new PhD positions!

The International Research Training Group ArcTrain invites applications for 12 new PhD positions at the University of Bremen and the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven!

ArcTrain follows the scientific objective of advancing the understanding of variability and feedbacks in Arctic and North Atlantic oceanic and cryospheric processes. Along this central research theme, ArcTrain provides structured training to PhD students in an interdisciplinary framework of paleoclimatology, oceanography, environmental physics and climate science/modeling.

We are looking for motivated and qualified candidates with interest in Earth and environmental sciences, holding strong undergraduate degrees in disciplines like environmental physics, oceanography, (paleo)climatology or geosciences.

More detailed information about the projects and positions and how to apply can be found here:

https://www.marum.de/en/Open_positions.html

All positions are for a fixed term of 3 years. The earliest starting date for each position is October 1st, 2016. Salary corresponds to a 2/3-position according to German TV-L/TVöD E13.

The call is open until the positions are filled. The review of applications will commence on 1st June 2016.

The University of Bremen and the Alfred Wegener Institute are particularly aiming to increase the number of female researchers. Applications from female candidates, international applications and applications of academics with a migration background are explicitly welcome.

In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification priority will be given to disabled persons.

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