Deadline- 11 March, 2013
Applications are invited for doctoral research programs by The International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modeling (IMPRS-ESM) in Germany. The subjects offered by this school are physics, geophysical sciences, (incl. meteorology and oceanography), chemistry, ecology, mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics, or political science.
The IMPRS on Earth System Modelling (IMPRS-ESM) is a multi- and interdisciplinary doctoral program that associates several German research institutions. Students contribute to the development and application of numerical models of different complexities, including natural aspects as well as the human dimension. Through the development of integrated Earth system models the IMPRS-ESM contributes to an improved understanding of the global environment and the prediction of interactions and feedbacks in between the individual components of the Earth system.
Doctoral positions may start as early as June or in September; financial support will be offered in the form of a stipend or a doctoral contract (duration up to 3 years).
Eligibility-
Applicants holding a Master’s degree (with written thesis) or a German ‘Diploma’ in physics, geophysical sciences, (incl. meteorology and oceanography), chemistry, ecology, mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics, or political science are eligible. Also students currently still working on their MSc thesis are encouraged to apply. The selection procedure includes an interview of short-listed candidates.
Required documents and certificates-
- Signed Application Form (sent to applicant after registration) – to be returned to us via e-mail as scanned document or fax
- The Form for the Identification of Research Topics showing at least one nomination (lists of research topics and research staff)
- Letter of Motivation and Research Interests in English
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume
- Documents relating to applicant’s Master’s degree (or German ‘Diploma’)
- title page of applicant’s thesis, abstract, index page / list of contents
- copy of MSc certificate
- copy of MSc transcript (a list of all courses/lectures applicant took)
- Documents relating to applicant’s Bachelor’s degree (redundant with ‘Diploma’)
- copy of BSc certificate
- copy of BSc transcript (a list of all courses/lectures applicant took)
- 2 Reference Letters (from e.g. former advisors) sent directly via e-mail from the official work account of applicant’s chosen referees. Please note that school will consider those references only that are submitted using their standardized reference sheet
- Proof of English skills, if possible
- Application documents that are neither in German nor English, must be translated into one of these two languages
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