PhD Positions in Interdisciplinary Marine Research

Overview



The Cluster of Excellence “The Future Ocean” in Kiel, Germany,

pursues an approach to research that is unique: Marine researchers from all natural sciences, economics, medical science, mathematics, legal and social science join expertise to investigate ocean change and climate dynamics.



We seek



The brightest young scientists internationally to join our research efforts. You may have a background in a “classic” marine science discipline, or any ocean related fields in economics, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics, geography, ecology, medicine, law or computational science.



If you strive to understand the ocean sustaining our future become a PhD candidate and explore the Future Ocean with us!



We offer



- A multidisciplinary environment in marine research

- An excellent research infrastructure and a network of distinguished marine scientists

- A comprehensive PhD programme in Marine Sciences with targeted courses as well as early exposure to a network of leading scientists and perspectives for personal development beyond the PhD.

- Payment / salary: at 75% of the German TVL E-13 pay scale

How to apply

Identify the interdisciplinary research topic that interests you (see below) and develop your own research idea.

Send us a draft research proposal before you contact individual scientists. For information and advice please contact info@isos.uni-kiel.de.

Submit your application electronically by September 30st, 2011, including

• a research proposal (1,500 words) with an estimate of costs
  
  (salary not included),
• your CV and
• two letters of reference

to info@isos.uni-kiel.de

http://www.futureocean.org/phd-positions/





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