PhD Scholarship in Computational Physics in Denmark

Deadline: 8 July 2016
Open to: 
candidate holding a bachelor degree in physics, or a similar programme, and be familiar with the concepts of scientific computing
Fellowship: competitive salary

Description

The Quantum Biology and Computational Physics Group and the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense invite applications for a PhD position. Danish and international applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.

The main objective of the University of Southern Denmark is to provide high quality, comprehensive educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of the students.

  • Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period;
  • The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement of 10 November 2015 on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations);
  • The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order);
  • The university encourages all persons interested in the position to apply, regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Eligibility 

The successful candidate is required to have a bachelor degree in Physics or a similar program and be familiar with the concepts of scientific computing.

Fellowship

The appointment will be for a term of three (5+3 programme for applicants with a Master’s degree) or four (4+4 programme for students who have not yet finished their Master studies) years at very competitive salary and it is expected to start as soon as possible and no later than September 2016.

How to Apply?

Application must be made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:

  • A research proposal/description of your approach to the above project (max one page excluding references);
  • A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages) (please attach this under box “Application form”);
  • Detailed CV, including personal contact information;
  • Copies of diplomas, Bachelor as well as Master’s degree, including transcript of notes/grades;
  • At least two signed reference letters.

Should your referees wish to send their letters directly, please have them use e-mail: anc@sdu.dk mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. The deadline for applying is 8 July 2016.

For more information, please visit the official website.

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