Doctoral Scholarship Opportunities: The Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences (IG PAS), renowned for its research in Earth and environmental sciences, is inviting applications for three doctoral topics under the GeoPlanet Doctoral School. The doctoral programs, lasting four years, offer an opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research while receiving a competitive scholarship.
Doctoral Scholarship Opportunities at the Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences
Summary Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences (IG PAS) |
| Program | GeoPlanet Doctoral School |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Start Date | October 1, 2024 |
| Application Period | July 1, 2024 – August 18, 2024 |
| Scholarship | 3466.90 PLN/month gross (years 1–2); 5340.90 PLN/month gross (years 3–4) |
Study Area
The GeoPlanet Doctoral School offers interdisciplinary research opportunities in:
- Hydrology and Hydrodynamic Department
- Magnetism Department
- Environmental and Earth Sciences
Scholarship Description
The scholarship, established by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, provides financial support of 3466.90 PLN/month gross for the first two years and 5340.90 PLN/month gross after a positive mid-term evaluation for the subsequent two years.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- General Requirements:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (specific requirements vary by topic)
- Proficiency in English
- Advanced programming skills and relevant research experience
- Specific Requirements:
- Hydrology and Hydrodynamic Department: Degree in physics, geophysics, mathematics, informatics, or related fields; programming skills (C++, Python); experience in field measurements and tracer studies
- Magnetism Department: Master’s in physics, mathematics, or engineering; programming skills and knowledge of numerical methods; understanding of electromagnetism and fluid dynamics
- Environmental Sciences: Master’s in hydraulic engineering, geophysics, geomorphology, or related fields; experience in remote sensing and GIS; coding skills (MATLAB, PYTHON, R)
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents in a single PDF file via email:
- Application form and consent for processing personal data
- Copy of diploma or certificate confirming the completion of studies
- List of grades from first-cycle and second-cycle studies
- Curriculum vitae detailing education, employment, publications, and scientific activities
- Motivation letter describing interests and achievements
- Certificates of English language proficiency (if available)
- At least one letter of recommendation from a research supervisor or academic teacher
How to Apply
Applications should be sent in electronic form to: studia.doktoranckie@igf.edu.pl by August 18, 2024. The documents must be compiled into a single PDF file, following the specified order.
Last Date
The application deadline is August 18, 2024. For further details, contact Anna Cygan, Head of Research Office, at sn@igf.edu.pl.
Doctoral Research Topics
1. Understanding mixing in small vegetated open channels through field tracer studies and numerical modelling
- Supervisor: Dr. hab inż. Monika Kalinowska
- Department: Hydrology and Hydrodynamic
- Requirements: Degree in physics, geophysics, mathematics, informatics, or related fields; programming skills (C++, Python); field measurement experience; English proficiency
2. Geomagnetism and hydromagnetic dynamo theory
- Supervisor: Dr. hab. Krzysztof Mizerski
- Department: Magnetism
- Requirements: Master’s degree in physics, mathematics, or engineering; programming and numerical methods skills; knowledge of electromagnetism and fluid dynamics; English proficiency
3. Impact of global warming on large river sinuosity
- Supervisor: Dr. hab. Michael Nones
- Department: Hydrology and Hydrodynamic
- Requirements: Master’s in hydraulic engineering, geophysics, geomorphology, or related fields; experience in remote sensing and GIS; coding skills (MATLAB, PYTHON, R); English proficiency
