The Institute of Geological Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences is initiating the first planetary geology research programme in Poland. The Research Centre in Wroclaw is seeking dynamic and motivated candidates for 4 PhDs grants to contribute to implementing this program, supported by the European Union, Regional Development Fund, and the Foundation for Polish Science. We hope you will be a part of this extraordinary opportunity to found a new center in planetology.
The contracts are for a duration of 3.5 years, and must start on January 1st, 2012. The research topics are in the field of comparative planetology, with emphasis on how Mars can help solve general geoscience issues, relating to e.g. mass wasting processes, lithosphere mechanics, and early terrestrial environments. The lab is located in downtown Wroclaw, one of the most dynamic cities of Poland, and offers pleasant working conditions at a short distance to the Sudetes Mountains.
The candidates must hold a master’s degree in geology, geophysics, geography, or physics. They must be proficient in English. The applications must include a motivation letter, a CV, and a copy of their master’s thesis and the thesis examination report (if applicable). They are to be e-mailed to daniel.mege@twarda.pan.pl before October 25, 2011. Recommendation letters are to be independently e-mailed by two referees before the same date. Shortlisted candidates will be auditioned (in English) during the 4th week of November.
For details please visit http://www.ing.pan.pl/PlanetaryScienceJobs.htm. Questions are welcome and are to be emailed to Dr. Daniel Mège, the project PI, at daniel.mege@twarda.pan.pl.