Four PhD stipends 2010/11-Copenhagen University-Denmark
Posted by sakshi on May 30, 2010
The Department of Biology at The University of Copenhagen offers The Four PhD stipends for the year 2010/11 in Denmark
The Centre for Social Evolution addresses general questions about the evolution, structure and functioning of societies, and uses mostly social insects as model systems. All research programs are interdisciplinary and use approaches from genetics (DNA analysis, genomics), evolutionary theory (kin-conflicts, geographic mosaics, host-symbiont conflicts), organic chemistry (recognition compounds), epidemiology (disease pressure), and microbiology (interactions with fungal or bacterial mutualists).
Eligibility:
The scholarships are open to both Danish and international applicants. Normally, we will expect applicants to have obtained an MSc degree in evolutionary biology or a related field, to have a good grasp of theoretical concepts, and at least some expertise in the one or several of the practical fields and approaches listed in the introduction of this advert. It is also possible to enrol candidates at the 4+4 scheme with a 3-year BSc degree and 1 MSc year behind them. However this will involve additional years of study, a midway qualification exam, and lower wages for the first two years.
How to apply:
- Applicants are requested to submit their application by filling in Part 1 of the application form that can be downloaded from “Application for scholarship and admission”: at http://www.science.ku.dk/phd/applying/forms/.
- Applications should be e-mailed as a single pdf-file to vacancy@bio.ku.dk Please mark the subject field with your name and the project number that you apply for. Deadline for applications is 7 June 2010 at 12:00 noon.
- Applications received after the deadline or with insufficient documentation or otherwise not complying with the above requirements will not be considered.
Selection process:
- An assessment committee to evaluate the applications will be appointed. Each applicant will be notified of the composition of the committee and will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns her/him. The main criterion for selection will be the research potential of the applicant, but project-relevant experience will be an advantage. The final selection of successful candidates will be made by the Head of the Centre for Social Evolution and Head of Department, based on the recommendations made by the evaluation committee.
- Successful candidates will then be requested to formally apply for enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD school of Science, University of Copenhagen and to start their enrolment not later than 30 September 2010.
- Terms of appointment and payment are in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Federation of Professional Associations (AC). The starting salary for candidates with an MSc degree will be a minimum of DKK 300,174 per year (April 2010 level) plus pension contribution and the possibility to negotiate wage.
- The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Application Deadline:
7 June 2010 at 12:00 noon.
Source:
http://www1.bio.ku.dk/english/about/jobs/phd-cse/
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