The Graduate School Scholarship main criteria for evaluation of applicants will be scientific excellence as demonstrated by several publications in high impact journals and citations often. Selection will be based on the applicant's CV and the quality of a research proposal outline in the field of advertising.
Graduate School Scholarship Emphasis will also be placed on the extent to which the applicant can contribute to the development of interdisciplinary teamwork in AgCI, as shown for example with experience in multidisciplinary participation in international networks. Excellent communication skills, both in writing and in personal communications, is required. Participants are expected to contribute to new initiatives to obtain funding for a follow-up study with this theme.
More details
Graduate School Scholarship Initial appointment will be for two years. You can find information about the benefits of our excellent work in the periphery such www.workingatvu.nl
remuneration bonus end-of-year holiday allowance of 8.3% and 8%;
solid pension scheme (ABP);
discount collective insurance (health-and car insurance.)
Salary
Graduate School Scholarship salary will be in accordance with university regulations for academic personnel, and depending on experience, ranging from a minimum of € 2.977, - gross per month (scale 10.5) to a maximum of € 4.374, - gross per month (salary scale 11) based on full-time job.
Information
For additional information please contact:
Prof dr Han Dolman
Tel: (+31) 020 59 87358
E-mail: han.dolman@falw.vu.nl
Application
Graduate School Scholarship Applicants are requested to write a letter in which they describe their motivation for applying, together with a 2-page outline proposal for carrying out the research within the theme described in this advertisement. Please also send a curriculum vitae and the names of two referees. Written applications should be sent before 1st June 2011 to: the VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, attn. Prof. Dr. B. Oudega, dean, de Boelelaan 1085, 1081HV Amsterdam,The Netherlands. It is also possible to apply by e-mail to: falw-vacatures@falw.vu.nl.
Please mention the vacancy number in the e-mail header or at the top of your letter and on the envelope.
