8 PhD Positions in Water Resources System at Vienna University of Technology

A total of eight PhD student positions are available within the Vienna Doctoral Programme on water resource systems. We welcome the application of graduates with a keen interest in one of the following fields:
1. Hydrology
2. Hydrogeology
3. Aquatic microbiology
4. Water quality
5. Resource management
6. Remote sensing
7. Mechanics of structures
8. Risk assessment

Benefits
- Full financial support on a 12 month basis is available for 3 to 4 years, depending on progress
- An annual gross salary of Euro 24749
- A one semester exchange programme at an international partner university
- Re-imbursement of travel expenses related to conferences, training activities and field work
- A comprehensive service programme of the TU Wien including health and dental insurance, and retirement programme



Qualifications
Formal entry requirements are a Master`s degree (or equivalent) in a discipline related to Water Resource Systems, e.g., civil engineering, environmental engineering, chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, molecular biotechnology, process engineering, geodesy, hydrology, geology, spatial planning, geography, environmental management, economics and material sciences. Experience in water related research is beneficial, but not required. Excellent command of English in speaking, reading and writing is essential as English will be the working language of the programme. This Doctoral Programme is ambitious, so we seek resourceful, highly motivated students who are comfortable with working in a stimulating and competitive working environment.

Application material
- An application containing your specific qualifications for the position
- A motivation letter stating your research interests and one of the eight prefered research topics
- Copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
- Curriculum Vitae

Dates and Deadlines
Application deadline is May 15, 2009. Short listed candidates will be invited to a selection seminar. Financial support towards travel expenses is available on request.

Equal Opportunities
The TU Wien is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application
http://waterresources.at/application.htm

Submission of applications
Application can be submitted electronically through email to office@waterresources.at in pdf format, or as a hard copy to:

Doctoral Programme on Water Resource Systems
c/o Prof. Günter Blöschl
Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management
Vienna University of Technology
A-1040 Wien, Karlsplatz 13/222-2
Austria

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Beasiswa: Scholarships by the Citi Foundation at the European Business School

The Citi Foundation Scholarship Fund
The Citi Foundation Scholarship Fund at the European Business School is presented by EBS Alumni and aimed at the advancement and support of socially disadvantaged, gifted potential students. The Citi Foundation’s funding will be used to alleviate the financial burden stemming from tuition fees. The scholarships will cover 50% of Bachelors or Masters tuition fees for one year.

Download application form
EBS Alumni Citi Foundation Scholarship 2009

The scholarship program targets young people from disadvantaged low-income families who usually have only limited access to education and training or minorities who often experience discrimination. We therefore intend to improve their chances via this advancement program and see this as a contribution to integration, as well as a valuable support of EBS’ scholarly aims to promote intercultural competence in its educational concept.

The Citi Foundation’s funding will be used to alleviate the financial burden stemming from tuition fees. The scholarships will cover 50% of Bachelors or Masters tuition fees for one year.

All prospective and current students who fit the target group are invited to apply, the scholarships will be awarded based on academic excellence, need and an interview.


Important Information about the Application Procedure

Who may apply?
Your application will be considered if some or all of the following points apply to you:

* You come from a low-income family.
* You are a member of a minority.
* You have a migrant background.

We also strive for a balanced number of low income students as well as an increase in the number female students and wish to create an elite of responsibility in Germany.

What do I have to hand in?
Please apply with all documents listed in the PDF in the right column.

Important information concerning eXebs fellows who already receive financial support through the eXebs Bildungsfonds: You don’t have to hand in all the financial documents, you just have to hand in a signed explanation that your financial situation has remained the same.

Important information concerning students who plan to apply for the eXebs Bildungsfonds: The documents you have to hand in for the Citi Scholarship are the same you have to hand in when applying for the eXebs Bildungsfonds. So it probably would make sense to apply for both scholarships at the same time.

Where do I have to send my application?
Please send it directly to the following adress (Einwurfeinschreiben is possible, but no Einschreiben mit Rückschein!):

eXebs
Postfach 4004
55030 Mainz

When and where do the interviews take place?
Depending on whether you apply only for the Citi Scholarship or for both the Citi Scholarship and the eXebs Fellowship including the Bildungsfonds your interview will take place on the following dates:

* applicants who also have interviews for the Fellowship (Bildungsfonds) Scholarship: 4.7.2009, Oestrich-Winkel, Burg Campus
* applicants who only apply for the Citi Scholarship: 5.7.2009, Oestrich-Winkel, Schloss Campus

You will be informed (per email) in time whether you will be invited or not.

Application deadline is 19 Jun 2009
The Official webiste: http://www.ebs.de/


List of all documents you need for your application
Download here (filetype: pdf)

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