Spain: PhD positions in Optics and Photonics

Spain: PhD positions in Optics and Photonics

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PhD positions in Optics and Photonics, The Institute of Photonics Sciences, 30/12
Nama Instansi: The Institute of Photonics Sciences
Batas Waktu Dead Line: 30 Desember 2006

PhD positions in Optics and Photonics
ICFO - The Institute of Photonics Sciences
http://www.icfo.es

The Institut of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) is a center based in Castelldefels (Barcelona) / Spain, devoted to the research and education of the optical and photonic sciences, at the highest international level.

ICFO, in collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), is offering predoctoral fellowships to well-qualified graduate students who wish to obtain a doctoral degree in any of the photonics-related research fields. Ph.D. students at ICFO benefit from the extensive course offerings of local universities and focused instruction by ICFO professors.Research is carried out at ICFO.

The ICFO-UPC PhD Fellowship Program welcomes applications from individuals with backgrounds in any scientific disciplines related to optics and photonics. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility

No restrictions of citizenship apply to the ICFO-UPC Fellowships.

Candidates must hold an internationally-recognized Bachelor or Master-equivalent degree of a minimum of officially 4 years studying period.

The degree must be in a field of science and engineering related to optics and photonics.

Suitable backgrounds include optics, physics, mathematics, electronics and telecommunications engineering.

Conditions of fellowships

The fellowships are offered for periods of one year, renewable for a total of four years.

The renovation of the fellowship is conditional on satisfactory performance in research and teaching activities.

Selection procedure

Selection of ICFO-UPC predoctoral fellows is based on merit and potential, measured in terms of the academic record and personal achievements. Proactivity, participation in community activities, and capacity for team-work are also taken into account.

Please note that the selection procedure employed at ICFO, as well as the description of the documentation to be submitted for application, can be found more detailed at http://www.icfo.es/index.php?section=job_openings0〈=english.

Usually, to apply for a predoctoral position with ICFO, suitable candidates are requested to submit:

-The fulfilled application form (attached to the call at our homepage)
-A presentation letter with declaration of research interests,
-A Curriculum Vitae, including a full address, a contact phone number and e-mail address and a copy of the passport,
-A scanned copy of your University academic transcripts in English or Spanish,
-A scanned copy of the degree, if available at the time of application,
-The contact e-mail of three potential referees.

Applications should be submitted by e-mail to: icfojobs@icfo.es

E-mail submissions must be coded in DOC, PS, or PDF formats and must include the subject line General PhD.

Applications can also be submitted by post to:

PhD Screening Committee
ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences
Mediterranean Technology Park
Av. Canal Olímpic, s/n
08860 - Castelldefels (Barcelona), Spain

The deadline for the submission of applications for the present call is: 31st of August, 2006.

Please, beware that ICFO established three periods of applications for pre-doctoral studies positions per year. The next submission deadline will be the 31st of December, 2006.

Applicants will be notified of the results of the first evaluation stage at ICFO by the 5th of October, 2006.

For further information, please visit http://www.icfo.es/

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