Contract Duration:
up to 3 years, Reference project:
MDM-2015-0552
The
Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma
de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) offers a scholarship to candidates who would like to
pursue their Ph.D. degree at ICTA within ‘María de Maeztu’ Excelence programme.
This programme includes 19 PhD students and 5 postdoctoral researchers.
Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma
de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) offers a scholarship to candidates who would like to
pursue their Ph.D. degree at ICTA within ‘María de Maeztu’ Excelence programme.
This programme includes 19 PhD students and 5 postdoctoral researchers.
The
project is entitled “Integratedmodeling of human–ecological systems in a novel unified framework”. The
supervisors are prof. Eric Galbraith and prof. Jeroen van den Bergh. The
project is expected to start in early 2017.
project is entitled “Integratedmodeling of human–ecological systems in a novel unified framework”. The
supervisors are prof. Eric Galbraith and prof. Jeroen van den Bergh. The
project is expected to start in early 2017.
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for further information about the project and the specific Ph.D. profile.
for further information about the project and the specific Ph.D. profile.
Applicants
should have an excellent academic record (notably high grades) and have
completed their Master’s degree before the recruitment date. Applications or
requests for further information should be directed at pr.mdm.icta@uab.cat. The deadline
applications is 8 pm (CET) on 25th October 2016.
should have an excellent academic record (notably high grades) and have
completed their Master’s degree before the recruitment date. Applications or
requests for further information should be directed at pr.mdm.icta@uab.cat. The deadline
applications is 8 pm (CET) on 25th October 2016.
María de Maeztu
Excellence award for ICTA-UAB
The
Institute of Environmental Science and Technology was accredited as ‘María de
Maeztu’ Unit of Excellence 2015 (MDM-2015-0552) by the Spanish Ministry of
Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO). The award is the highest institutional
recognition of scientific research in Spain. This programme, which aims to
recognise excellence in stable research centres and includes a grant of 2 M€
over four years, confirms ICTA-UAB as a leading research institute focused on
environmental science and global change.
Institute of Environmental Science and Technology was accredited as ‘María de
Maeztu’ Unit of Excellence 2015 (MDM-2015-0552) by the Spanish Ministry of
Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO). The award is the highest institutional
recognition of scientific research in Spain. This programme, which aims to
recognise excellence in stable research centres and includes a grant of 2 M€
over four years, confirms ICTA-UAB as a leading research institute focused on
environmental science and global change.
The
research focuses on establishing the current state of knowledge on climate
change and its socio-economic impacts, and on developing transformative
solutions at local to global levels. To tackle these issues, ICTA follows a
trans-disciplinary approach that ranges from the natural sciences through
engineering to social sciences.
research focuses on establishing the current state of knowledge on climate
change and its socio-economic impacts, and on developing transformative
solutions at local to global levels. To tackle these issues, ICTA follows a
trans-disciplinary approach that ranges from the natural sciences through
engineering to social sciences.
Qualifications
María
de Maeztu fellowships are open to outstanding candidates with high grades and
excellent oral and written English skills. We invite candidates with a
background in environmental, earth and life sciences, chemistry, biology,
geography or the social sciences, including sociology, anthropology, political
science, economics and psychology. A passion for exploring interdisciplinary
topics is required, as projects will encompass multidisciplinary teams with
expertise in the natural sciences, technology studies and/or social sciences.
Successful candidates must hold a master’s degree or equivalent at the time of
recruitment. For more details see the
de Maeztu fellowships are open to outstanding candidates with high grades and
excellent oral and written English skills. We invite candidates with a
background in environmental, earth and life sciences, chemistry, biology,
geography or the social sciences, including sociology, anthropology, political
science, economics and psychology. A passion for exploring interdisciplinary
topics is required, as projects will encompass multidisciplinary teams with
expertise in the natural sciences, technology studies and/or social sciences.
Successful candidates must hold a master’s degree or equivalent at the time of
recruitment. For more details see the
o Requirements for
admission: http://ictaweb.uab.cat/formacio_detalls.php?id=6&setLanguage=en .
admission: http://ictaweb.uab.cat/formacio_detalls.php?id=6&setLanguage=en .
Contract terms:
Contract
terms are related to the trainee
research staff programme at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
(PIF):
terms are related to the trainee
research staff programme at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
(PIF):
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This is a 3 year fellowship with an annual evaluation. The gross salary will be
of 16.422€ per year. This means a monthly gross salary of 1.368,50€ (12
payments).
This is a 3 year fellowship with an annual evaluation. The gross salary will be
of 16.422€ per year. This means a monthly gross salary of 1.368,50€ (12
payments).
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The programme will cover the Ph.D. enrolment fees (except administrative
taxes).
The programme will cover the Ph.D. enrolment fees (except administrative
taxes).
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The programme providing funding for a research stay of up to 3 months to an
international institute of high reputation.
The programme providing funding for a research stay of up to 3 months to an
international institute of high reputation.
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The fellow will join one of the ICTA-UAB research groups
(http://ictaweb.uab.cat/recerca.php), and will be encouraged to collaborate
broadly with our faculty.
The fellow will join one of the ICTA-UAB research groups
(http://ictaweb.uab.cat/recerca.php), and will be encouraged to collaborate
broadly with our faculty.
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The fellow will have access to a wide range of academic activities, such as
research seminars and workshops, as well as training in relevant scientific
skills and career development courses.
The fellow will have access to a wide range of academic activities, such as
research seminars and workshops, as well as training in relevant scientific
skills and career development courses.
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The fellow should attend selected courses offered by the ICTA-UAB María de
Maeztu Programme.
The fellow should attend selected courses offered by the ICTA-UAB María de
Maeztu Programme.
Application
procedure:
Interested
candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae, a letter with motivation and contact
information of three referees to pr.mdm.icta@uab.cat.
candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae, a letter with motivation and contact
information of three referees to pr.mdm.icta@uab.cat.
Please
mention MdM PhD application project Galbraith” in the subject of the email
message.
mention MdM PhD application project Galbraith” in the subject of the email
message.
The
selection process will take place during the last two weeks of November.
Interview will be done by Skype. Decisions will be communicated to applicants
ultimately in December 2016.
selection process will take place during the last two weeks of November.
Interview will be done by Skype. Decisions will be communicated to applicants
ultimately in December 2016.
