Post Docour score
The inter-university research centre for aquatic ecosystems research WasserCluster Lunz (WCL) invites excellent young scientists to apply for the WCL PostDoc Fellowship Program.
WCL performs research in aquatic ecology and biogeochemistry and is committed to provide innovative research on structure and function of freshwater ecosystems, and to safeguard the sustainable use of resources.
REQUIREMENTS:
The application is a 2-stage process:
1) Pre-proposal: candidates provide their CV with a list of publications, two letters of recommendation and the outline of the proposed research (max. 1000 words), including a short background and rationale, research questions, how their research links to at least two working groups at WCL and a tentative time schedule for the research project. Successful candidates will be invited within 3 working weeks after the application deadline to submit their full proposal if their CV and pre-proposal has been positively evaluated.
2) Full proposal (template will be available): Invited candidates contact the respective working group leaders to develop a detailed research plan. The full proposal should then be submitted within 6 weeks after notification and will be evaluated by an international scientific selection committee. Candidates will be notified within 1 month after submission.
The following criteria will be considered for the evaluation of the full proposals: Quality and novelty of the proposed research and links to existing research groups at WCL Potential to advance cooperation and expertise at WCL Candidate’s scientific record and potential to conduct the proposed research project at WCL Potential to establish new international cooperation at WCL
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE:
The salary is based on the Austrian Science Fund standards (see www.fwf.ac.at). In addition, the WCL may provide budget for travelling and consumables. Successful candidates will be entitled to apply for these additional resources (maximum 10.000 EUR for the entire duration of the fellowship)
DURATION: 24 months
DEADLINE: 2 March 2020
HOW TO APPLY: Via email
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