Training Opportunities

Post Docs  - In 2007- 08, four to five 18 month postdoctoral positions will be fully funded to address EUR-OCEANS scientific objectives, notably modelling the Global Ocean and Earth System, with emphasis on projects seeking synthesis and integration. Postdoctoral fellows must be co-supervised by PIs from at least two different EUR-OCEANS organisations, preferably from different countries. Deadline for application is 1 March 2007. Positions to begin no later than 1 July 2007. Visit the Post Docs section of the matchmaking page for opportunities available.

Summer Schools  –   One or two week events gathering young resea rchers (students and early career scientists ) around key topics connected to th e EUR-OCEANS scientific objectives, and comprising theoretical lectures, practical exercises and/ or laboratory and field work . Funds are awarded to member organisations co-ordinating the event and cover all costs of student’s attendance. Proposals to organise a Summer School in 2008 should be submitted by September 1, 2007 . This call has closed and the results are here.

Floating Universities  –   Provide an opportunity for young researchers (students and early career scientists) to participate in field work on various research vessels offering spare berths. Funding is offered to cover travel and living expenses of participants from EUR-OCEANS member organisations. Berth offers are accepted all year round and updated on the website. Apply any time.