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Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship at the Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate, Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Citizens of any nationality can apply for the scholarship.
The main objective of the university is to provide high quality, comprehensive educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of the students.
DIKU is the first danish computer science department founded at University of Copenhagen. The department conducts research and offers a number of study programmes on Bachelor, Master and PhD level as well as individual courses and summer courses.
It is expected that the strongest applicant will have strong skills in written and spoken English; ability to speak and write in Danish is not a requirement for this position.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing PhD programme.
Study Subject: Scholarship is offered for using citizen science to examine behavior, resource use, biodiversity, and distributions of ants in Denmark.
Scholarship Award: The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment are in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Federation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (AC). The starting salary for candidates with an MSc degree will be a minimum of DKK 306,667 per year plus pension contribution DKK 42,338 with the possibility of salary negotiation.
Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for this scholarship:
Successful applicants will have completed a Masters Degree or equivalent in ecology, entomology, or biology by September 30, 2016. The strongest applicants will have (1) experience working with insects (preferably ants), (2) at least an awareness of quantitative analyses within the R statistical environment, and (3) enthusiasm for field work and working with the public. It is expected that the strongest applicant will have strong skills in written and spoken English; ability to speak and write in Danish is not a requirement for this position. Experience working with the public will be seen as a plus, as will enthusiasm for participating in conferences and outreach activities at the museum and elsewhere.
Nationality: Citizens of any nationality can apply for these scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Successful applicants will have completed a Masters Degree or equivalent in ecology, entomology, or biology by September 30, 2016.
English language Requirements: It is expected that the strongest applicant will have strong skills in written and spoken English; ability to speak and write in Danish is not a requirement for this position.
Supporting Material: Applicants should write their application in English and submit it electronically. Please include all of the following:
-Application letter (max 1 page)
-A statement of potential research ideas related to the (vague) description of the project (max 1 page)
-A statement of their views and experience in engaging with the public in research (max 1 page)
-Description of previous research experience (max 0.5 page)
-Curriculum vitae, including applicant’s e-mail address and telephone number (max. 3 pages)
-University transcripts
-The names and email addresses of at least three professional references
How to Apply: The mode of application is online.
Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is May 13, 2016.
via Scholarship Positions 2016 2017 http://ift.tt/1TiH2jc
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