The Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA) at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is a leading national institute carrying out research and education in the environmental sciences. ICTA promotes basic and applied multidisciplinary research into environmental processes and the relations between the changing environment and society. ICTA currently has 41 academic staff and over 80 early stage researchers (PhD students, post‐doctoral research associates).

ICTA invites applications for 1 fellowship in marine palaeoclimatology of 3 years for an early stage researcher (ESR) at the PhD student level The fellowship is sponsored by the 7th Framework Programme of the European Community as part of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network ‘GATEWAYS’.

At the Institute for Theoretical Physics of Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Walter Hofstetter 2 PhD positions (salary level E13, 75%) will be available from August 1st, 2010 for a total duration of three years. Both positions are part of the DFG Research Unit FOR 801 ‘Strong Correlations in Multiflavor Quantum Gases’. For more information see www.for801.de.

The ideal candidate is expected to have a masters degree (or equivalent) in theoretical condensed matter physics or quantum optics. Research experience in the fields of ultracold atomic physics, strongly correlated electrons or numerical simulations of strongly interacting quantum many-particle systems would be beneficial. Furthermore, the successful candidate should have the capability to work independently and show dedication to the research projects of the unit.

In order to promote Japanese Studies, this program provides support to outstanding scholars in the field by offering the opportunity to conduct research in Japan.

Fellowship Programs

1. Scholars and Researchers (Long-Term) (2-12 months): Scholars and researchers in the humanities or social sciences.
2. Scholars and Researchers (Short-Term) (21-59 days): Scholars and researchers in the humanities and social sciences who need to conduct intensive research in Japan.
3. Doctoral Candidates (4-12 months): Doctoral candidates in the humanities or social sciences.

IMAS offers an exciting rangeof options for honours study within three broad areas of research:

Sustainable Marine Resources: focuses on the Tasmanian marine natural resource field with emphasis on the development of Tasmania’s wild fishery and aquaculture industries

Climate and Antarctic Futures: focuses on marine ecosystems, including coastal and estuarine, in the context of climate change, and includes ecosystem and marine systems modeling; the consequences of change on marine biodiversity and ocean environments from Australia to Antarctica; evolution of the Southern Ocean