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International Max Planck Research School for Global
Biogeochemical Cycles
Description
The key elements to life such as carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen are continuously exchanged among the
land, ocean and atmosphere in what are known as global biogeochemical cycles. Research in the IMPRS-gBGC
discovers how these cycles function, how they are interconnected, and how they can change with climate or human
activity. In their thesis projects, PhD candidates deal with various crucial aspects of global biogeochemical cycles and
participate in ongoing research comprising field observations, method development, experiments, and modeling. PhD
researchers will also benefit from a three-month external research visit, specialised courses in e.g. statistics, earth
observation, modeling and analytical techniques, as well as in transferable skills and will have ample opportunity to
develop their personal career networks. The school is thus an excellent starting platform for a successful career in a
field related to global biogeochemical cycles and earth system science.
Scientific key words
Environmental science, earth science, ecosystem, soil, atmosphere, ocean, biosphere, vegetation, paleoclimate,
hydrosphere, ecology, physics, computer science, mathematics, biology, geography, geology, hydrology,
geochemistry, forestry, agriculture, remote sensing, programming, modeling, statistics, scientific computing
Participating Faculties
Chemistry and Earth Sciences, Biology and Pharmacy, Mathematics and Computer Sciences
Cooperation partner
Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry and Max Planck Society
Preferred language
English
Current number of doctoral candidates
45
How can I become a doctoral candidate? What is the method of selection?
1. Online registration & submission of application documents (if there is a call for applications)
2. (Possibly) Recruitment event in Jena
Are there fixed dates to apply?
Twice a year
Are there possibilities to be funded in this programme?
Fellowship for 3 years
Interesting for graduates of the following subjects:
Master of Science in Biology, Geo-ecology, Earth sciences, Geography, Geology, Hydrology, Geochemistry,
Forestry, Soil sciences, Agriculture, Physics, Computer science, Mathematics and other disciplines related to
Environmental sciences
Degree
Dr. rer. nat
Contact
Steffi Rothhardt (Coordinator)
MPI for Biogeochemistry
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Hans-Knöll-Str. 10
07745 Jena
Germany
phone: +49 3641 576260
E-mail:
Internet: http://www.imprs-gbgc.de
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