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Two Postdoctoral Scientists Position in Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, Hamburg: Earth Sciences and Climate Research

/ February 28, 2011 Leave a Comment

The successful applicants would work in either the Department The Atmosphere in the Earth System, or The Land in the Earth System to carry out fundamental research in the context of the CMIP5 project and the 5th assessment report of the IPCC. The successful candidate will analyze the newly produced CMIP5 simulations with an emphasis on contributions from the MPI-Earth System Model.

Requirements
For this position we expect a PhD in applied mathematics, physics, meteorology, physical climatology, or oceanography, as well as the following skills:
* Experience in the evaluation and analysis of simulated and observed data under global climate change conditions
* Strong oral and written communication skills in English
* Ability to work well with others in a diverse work environment

Scholarship application Deadline: 28 Febraury 2011

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Postdoctoral Research Associate / Career Development Fellowship in Public Health Research, UK

/ February 22, 2011 Leave a Comment

The UKCRC Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) is one of 5 Centres of Excellence in Public Health Research. CEDAR is driven by the overall goal of developing effective public health interventions for changing population level diet and physical activity behaviours.
CEDAR invites applications for a number of Post Doctoral Research Associate positions. The roles will follow the model of the MRC Career Development Fellowship Scheme which provides post-doctoral scientists with a fixed term training position to improve their research and transferable skills.
Successful applicants will have completed doctoral studies in a relevant discipline and have a background or interest in public health research. The wide breadth of partners within CEDAR provides and excellent environment for research training and development.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 8 March 2011

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