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PhD Fellowship Available
NICE - Network for Ice Sheet and Climate Evolution
Marie Curie Research Training Network
Universite Catholique de Louvain
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

For further information, please go to:
http://www.astr.ucl.ac.be/index.php?page=JobMarieCurieRTN_PhD

or contact:
Thierry Fichefet
E-mail: fichefet [at] astr.ucl.ac.be


As part of the Marie Curie Research Training Network NICE - Network for
Ice Sheet and Climate Evolution, the Institut d'Astronomie et de
Geophysique Georges Lemaitre of the Universite Catholique de Louvain in
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium invites applications for a three-year PhD
fellowship beginning in October 2007.

The successful candidate will be expected to utilize LOVECLIM, a
three-dimensional Earth system model of intermediate complexity, with
water isotopes to investigate past abrupt climate changes involving the
cryosphere. This work will be achieved through specific training courses
and collaborative projects with different laboratories involved in the
network.

Applicants should preferably have a background in Earth sciences, more
specifically in climate modeling and/or geochemistry. Applications,
including a detailed curriculum vitae, letter describing relevant
experience and research interests, and the name and address of one
academic referee, should be sent as soon as possible to:
Thierry Fichefet
Universite Catholique de Louvain
Institut d'Astronomie et de Geophysique Georges Lemaitre
Chemin du Cyclotron, 2
B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
Belgium

Before applying, potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review
the definition of Early Stage Researcher (ESR) and other eligibility
requirements at:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp6/mariecurie-actions/action/level_en.html

Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.