5-10 PhD Fellowships at The Faculty of Science and Technology
Closing date for applications is November 17, 2008.
The University of Stavanger invites applications for 5-10 three-year PhD Fellowships at the Faculty of Science and Technology.
People with strong academic background in any of the areas mentioned below are encouraged to apply.
· Risk Management and Societal Safety
Details on specific PhD research opportunities are given below.
Current research projects that the doctoral candidates will be associated with are specified in the projects below.
Further information about the positions and research topics can be obtained from the listed contacts. See also information about research training on http://www.uis.no/study_programmes/research_training/
To be evaluated for the positions applicants must have earned a Master of Science/-Technology or possess equivalent qualifications which could provide a basis for successfully completing a doctorate. Students who complete their master degree in the spring of 2009 are encouraged to apply. In order to be considered the applicants must have an average grade of B or better. The PhD Fellows must be able to work both independently and as team member, and be creative and innovative. A good command of both oral and written English is required.
The selected candidates will be admitted to the PhD program at the University of Stavanger with an agreement to complete the PhD within the duration of the scholarship.
The program will mainly be carried out at the University of Stavanger, with a potential period of study abroad at a recognized and relevant university or research centre.
The PhD Fellows are salaried according to the State Salary Code, l.pl 17.515, code 1017, LR 20, ltr 45, of NOK 353.200 per year.
The positions give automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which provides favourable retirement benefits. Members may also apply for home investment loans at favorable interest rates.
Information about the appointment process may be obtained from Hallgeir Hognestad, telephone 51 83 17 36, e-mail hallgeir.k.hognestad@uis.no or Lill-Karin Tvedt, telephone 51 83 17 07, e-mail lill-karin.tvedt@uis.no
The University of Stavanger is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The university currently employs few female research fellows within this academic field and women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.
The application must contain the following documents and material and must be submitted in three complete copies:
1. A curriculum vita including educational background and employment history
2. The application form (Information to be made available to the applicants)
3. Diplomas and certificates (certified by the educational institution)
4. References
5. List of publications
6. Any other documentation that the applicant considers relevant
and be addressed to:
University of Stavanger
Faculty of Science and Technology
N-4036 Stavanger
The application should be marked with “stipendiat-TN2008” and with relevant project.
Closing date for applications is November 17, 2008.
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