The
Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma
de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) offers up to 7 PhD research fellowships to candidates
who would like to pursue their PhD degree programme at ICTA within ‘María de
Maeztu’ Excelence programme.
Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma
de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) offers up to 7 PhD research fellowships to candidates
who would like to pursue their PhD degree programme at ICTA within ‘María de
Maeztu’ Excelence programme.
The
project is entitled “Integrated modeling 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 “Integrated modeling 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.
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.
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.
Course
Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing
PhD research programme.
Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing
PhD research programme.
Study
Subject: Fellowships are awarded in the field
of Environmental Science and Technology.
Subject: Fellowships are awarded in the field
of Environmental Science and Technology.
Scholarship
Award: Contract terms are related to
the trainee research staff programme at Universitat Autònoma de
Barcelona (PIF):
Award: Contract terms are related to
the trainee research staff programme at Universitat Autònoma de
Barcelona (PIF):
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).
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).
The
programme will cover the Ph.D. enrollment fees (except administrative taxes).
programme will cover the Ph.D. enrollment fees (except administrative taxes).
The
programme providing funding for a research stay of up to 3 months to an
international institute of high reputation.
programme providing funding for a research stay of up to 3 months to an
international institute of high reputation.
The
fellow will join one of the ICTA-UAB research groups and will be encouraged to
collaborate broadly with our faculty.
fellow will join one of the ICTA-UAB research groups and will be encouraged to
collaborate broadly with our faculty.
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.
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 should attend selected courses offered by the ICTA-UAB María de Maeztu
Programme.
fellow should attend selected courses offered by the ICTA-UAB María de Maeztu
Programme.
Scholarship
can be taken in Barcelona, Spain
can be taken in Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility:
The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for
scholarship:
The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for
scholarship:
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.
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.
Nationality:
Applicants
from all around the world are eligible to apply for these fellowships.
Applicants
from all around the world are eligible to apply for these fellowships.
College
Admission Requirement
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants should have an excellent academic record (notably high
grades) and have completed their Master’s degree before the recruitment date.
Requirements: Applicants should have an excellent academic record (notably high
grades) and have completed their Master’s degree before the recruitment date.
English
language Requirements: Applicants must have excellent oral and written English
skills.
language Requirements: Applicants must have excellent oral and written English
skills.
How
to Apply: Interested candidates should send
Curriculum Vitae, a letter with motivation and contact information of three
referees to pr.mdm.icta-at-uab.cat.
to Apply: Interested candidates should send
Curriculum Vitae, a letter with motivation and contact information of three
referees to pr.mdm.icta-at-uab.cat.
Application
Deadline: The deadline application is 25th
October 2016.
Deadline: The deadline application is 25th
October 2016.
