Wednesday, 15 August 2012

Germany: 7 PhD Positions, Earth System Modelling

Deadline: 31st August 2012

Job Description
The International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling (IMPRS-ESM), located in Hamburg, Germany, offers fellowships to outstanding students interested in interdisciplinary climate research. Our doctoral candidates contribute to the understanding of the Earth system through the application, evaluation and development of a spectrum of Earth system models at different levels of complexity and at various spatial and temporal scales. Emphasizing the physical system, the School encompasses the broader field of Earth sciences, including economics and social sciences. The IMPRS-ESM strives to attract a diversity of talented men and women from all nationalities to research in the Earth system sciences.

To apply, please register online at http://www.earthsystemschool.mpg.de/application.html and subsequently submit all requested application documents via e-mail. Online registration closes August 24, 2012. Application deadline is August 31, 2012. The selection procedure includes an interview. Doctoral candidates receive financial support of about 1,400 Euros/month for a period of 3 years. There are no tuition fees but a semester fee is charged by the university. Funding will be available starting March 2013.

Start
01.03.2013

Requirements for Applicant

Subject Requirements (Qualification)
The PhD program is open to applicants holding a Master´s degree (with written thesis) or a German ´Diplom´ in physics, geophysical sciences (incl. meteorology and oceanography), chemistry, ecology, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or economics.
Type of Persons
PhD student

University / Organisation advertising the position

University / Organisation
Max-Planck-Institut für Meteorologie
20146 Hamburg

Faculty / Institute
IMPRS-ESM (International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling)
Hamburg
http://www.earthsystemschool.mpg.de/application
Supervisor of the Doctoral Thesis
Frau Dr. Antje Weitz
http://www.earthsystemschool.mpg.de

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