Interested in coming to the 4C lab (4c.ucc.ie) in Cork, looking for
a postdoctoral position, then please consider this new
initiative by the Irish government. Please speak to me
(Toby Walsh, [EMAIL PROTECTED]) about applying for one of these.
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Advance Notice of the IRCSET/Embark Initiative Post Doctoral Fellowship
Scheme - Closing Date 1st November 2002
The Embark Initiative (Irish Research Council in Science Engineering and
Technology) will shortly launch its Post Doctoral Fellowship Scheme.
This scheme is designed to encourage excellence in research careers by
funding doctoral students to associate with established research teams who
have achieved international recognition for their work.
Applicants will normally have submitted their PhD to their supervisor and
have certification from their university that their thesis has been
submitted for examination.
Applicants will be required to submit:
* a research plan with input from the candidate and host research
group
* summary of Ph.D work
* a list of publications and conference presentations
* statement from Ph.D supervisor regarding candidates achievements and
suitability for post doctoral work
* statement from proposed laboratory regarding suitability of
candidate for the research area and resources available for the proposed
work
The award will consist of a salary contribution of EUR33,000 per annum and
a contribution to laboratory costs and travel of up to EUR5,000 per annum.
Awards will be tenable for 2 years.
The Closing date for applications will be 1st November 2002.
This short call duration is necessary in order to ensure that assessment
and completion of contracts are in place for the 2002/2003 academic year.
The full application documents will be available on the IRCSET website
(www.ircset.ie) in approximately one week.
