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Sunday, December 17, 2006

4 Associate Scientist positions

Bremen International Graduate School for Marine Sciences "Global Change in the Marine Realm"

Funded by the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments this Graduate School aims at educating young scientists in the field of marine sciences. Within a global-change framework these encompass the natural sciences as well as the humanities. Besides becoming experts in their special field the PhD students will get a solid background across many disciplines* of marine sciences.

*e.g. (micro-)biology, geosciences, physical oceanography, numerical modelling, history,social sciences, law, etc.

These positions are initially offered for two years starting at March 1, 2007, with a possibility for extension. All applicants are required to have a PhD in a field related to the respective Research Area they are applying for. The main tasks of the Associate Scientists will be to stimulate interdisciplinary exchange within the Graduate School, in establishing topical courses and monthly PhD workshops, and in supporting the PhD students. In addition, the Associate Scientists are expected to develop their own research projects within the thematic framework of the school. Our webpage gives information about research topics presently covered by the school's scientists:

Oceans and Climate
Coastal Zone Processes
Marine Ecology and Biogeochemistry
Challenges to Society

Deadline for the applications is December 22, 2006 (Ass. Scientists.The University of Bremen is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

For further enquiries please contact

Prof. Dr. Dierk Hebbeln
MARUM, Univ. of Bremen
Leobener Straße
28359 Bremen
Germany
T +49-421-21865650
F +49-421-21865505

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