Postgraduate Position for Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ITN) TOPOMOD in Italy

TOPOMOD Initial Training Network is
funding one postgraduate position for a project on “Sculpting the Earth’s
topography: insights from modelling deep–surface processes” at University
“Roma Tre”, Italy. This ESR position is available for 18
months. TOPOMOD fellows receive a Marie Curie salary and funds to
support their participation in the TOPOMOD European wide research and training
events. Family related expenses and the cost of annual travel back to the
fellows’ home country is also provided. The application deadline is June
20, 2013.
Study Subject(s): This position is available in Investigating and modelling the origin and
evolution of topography of the continents over a wide range of spatial and
temporal scales.
Course Level: This position is offered for pursuing postgraduate
studies at University “Roma Tre”.
Scholarship Provider: Marie Curie Initial Training Network
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility: Must be in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their research
careers and have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree. This is measured from
the date when they obtained the degree which would formally entitle them to
embark on a doctorate.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this position.
Scholarship Description: Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ITN) TOPOMOD is searching
for a strongly motivated young scientist at the Early Stage level in the frame
of TOPOMOD, a training project designed to investigate and model the origin and
evolution of topography of the continents over a wide range of spatial and
temporal scales. The multi-disciplinary approach combines geophysics,
geochemistry, tectonics and structural geology with advanced geodynamic
modelling. TOPOMOD will provide to 14 Early Stage Researchers/PhD students and
2 Experienced researchers/Postdocs : i) state-of-the-art concepts and leading
edge research techniques that are essential to study the behavior of complex
natural systems, ii) a strong career management skills with practical courses
and activities; iii) solid professional connections with industry; iv) a
socially-oriented skill on environmental risks management. This positions is
available at University “Roma Tre”, Italy.
Number of award(s): 1 post-graduated position is available.
Duration of award(s): The ESR positions is for 18 months.
What does it cover? TOPOMOD fellows receive a Marie Curie salary. They also receive funds to
support their participation in the TOPOMOD European wide research and training
events. A contribution to family related expenses and the cost of annual travel
back to the fellows’ home country is also provided.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. The application must be accompanied by
the Curriculum Vitae and by academic credentials (mark sheets and degree
statements). Submissions will be not considered eligible without these
documents. The candidate is asked to clearly state his/her motivations into the
submission form.
 Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is June, 20 2013.
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