PhD Research in Physical Geography at Utrecht University, Netherlands

Utrecht University offers PhD Research Positions  in the Department of Physical Geography in Netherlands

Study Subject : Sorting out Formative mechanism and -time Scales of Martian and Terrestrial Alluvial Fans from Particle Size Sorting
Course Level : PhD
Scholarship Provider : Utrecht University
Scholarship can be taken at : Netherlands

Eligibility:

• Highly motivated candidates with an MSc degree in applied physics, physical geography, hydrology, civil engineering, planetary geology or a related field are encouraged to apply.
• The candidate should have a proven record in morphodynamics, experimentation or fieldwork, quantitative data analysis and programming, should be proficient in English and have excellent scientific writing and presenting skills.
• The candidate is an enthousiastic team player and has good organisational and communicational skills.
• Candidates who do not speak or understand Dutch are expected to be able to communicate in Dutch within two years.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The PhD candidate is offered a one year fulltime position with -at good performance- the prospect of an extension with a maximum of three years (in total 4 years fulltime). The salary starts at € 2,042,- in the first year and increases to € 2,612 gross per month in the fourth year of employment at fulltime appointment. The extent of these positions officially are 38 hours per week (1,0 fte). The salary is supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% per year. In addition we offer a pension scheme, a collective health insurance and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30/09/2011

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