PhD scholarships at Department of Biology, Science, University of Copenhagen

PhD scholarships at Department of Biology, Science, University of Copenhagen

University of Copenhagen has decided to reintroduce the fully financed PhD scholarships, starting with up to 4 scholarships in 2012. There will be two yearly application deadlines (February 15 and August 15). Candidates can apply for a personal scholarship, to study a PhD project of own choice, under supervision of a Department of Biology faculty member (i.e. associate or full professor). The applications will be evaluated by a competent ad hoc departmental committee. This committee will also make the final decision on who among the qualified applicants will be awarded the scholarships.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING THE CANDIDATES:

THE PROJECT

The project should be scientifically strong and innovative, with clear objectives and a detailed description of the planned strategy.

THE CANDIDATE

The candidate should have strong CV. Aspects of the Bachelor´s and Master´s studies, such as grades and duration should be taken into consideration in the evaluation of the candidates´ potential to complete the project as outlined. Scientific publications and experience with studying abroad are assets. Fluency in spoken and written English is a strong requirement.

The scientific environment

The project should be embedded in a strong scientific environment that can provide resources, advice on relevant methodology, and should be engaged in international collaborations.

An assessment committee will be appointed to evaluate the applications. The final selection of a successful candidate will be made by the Head of Department, based on the recommendations of the evaluation committee. The successful candidates will then be requested to formally apply for enrolment as PhD student at the PhD school of Science, University of Copenhagen.

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 309,179 per year (April 2011 level) plus pension contribution DKK 42,243 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.

For further information on the project contact Professor Olaf Nielsen at onigen@bio.ku.dk

Applicants are requested to submit their applications by filling in relevant parts of the form titled "Application for PhD scholarship and enrolment to the PhD School" available at http://www.science.ku.dk/phd/staff/forms/applying_forms/101025_Application_for_scholarship_and_admission.doc

The form, together with appendices, including a motivated letter for application and a project description, should be submitted as a single PDF file when applying online.

The deadline for applications is February 15, 2012.

Applications received after the deadline, or with insufficient documentation or otherwise not complying with the above requirements, may not be considered. It is expected that the successful candidate will be enrolled at the PhD School of the Faculty of Science during May 2012.

Deadline: 15-02-2012

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