Scholarship position in the Polish National Science Centre project, PhD student at Doctoral School

Outline

Proposed title of PhD project: Variability of inherent optical properties of seawater in relation to the concentration, composition and size distribution of suspended particulate matter in selected fjords of western Spitsbergen

Leading unit: International Environmental Doctoral School associated with the Centre for Polar Studies at the University of Silesia in Katowice (IEDS) -

Institute of Oceanology Polish Academy of Sciences

Mode of study: full-time

Degree to be obtained: in the field of science and natural science, in the discipline of Earth and environmental sciences

What is funded

Scholarship: the gross amount of 5000 PLN monthly (1-2^nd year); the gross amount of 6000 PLN monthly (3-4^th year)

Duration

Duration: 4 years (8 semesters), from October 2020

Eligibility

Requirements and regulations: www.mssd.us.edu.pl/kandydat-mssd/

Registration online: www.irk.us.edu.pl

Requirements:

1. MSc degree (or equivalent) in a field related to the Earth sciences (preferred: oceanography) or in a field related to classic science such as physics or mathematics, allowing for the implementation of tasks in the field of oceanology and sea water optics. A candidate may submit application if receives the MSc Degree till September, 30, 2020.
2. Initial knowledge of research topics within the discipline of oceanology.
3. Knowledge in the field of mathematics, including knowledge of typical statistical tools and methods used in experimental sciences.
4. Knowledge of English language enabling communication, reading and writing of scientific papers.
5. General predisposition to conduct scientific research, both as a member of a larger team and independent.