--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 11:50:09 +0100 From: Darius Bartlett <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Announcement for a PhD researcher in Finland Sender: Darius Bartlett <[log in to unmask]> The following announcement was circulated on the Irish Geographer's list (IRL-GEOG) June 16, so I presume it is not too late to apply. I haven't seen it posted on MAPS-L but, given the nature of the position, it may be of interest to some of ye? Darius --------------------------- >ANNOUNCEMENT FOR A POSITION OF A PhD -RESEARCHER > >in a multidisciplinary research project "Landscapes of the past, present >and future: conquering compatibility problems to visualise and compare >spatial data" at the Department of Geography, University of Turku. The >project is financed by the Information Research programme of the Academy >of >Finland. > >The project aims to contribute to the development of user-friendly, >accurate and information efficient solutions for the future needs of >digital spatial data handling. We are aiming to develop dynamic >solutions >for the interactive use of multi-source spatial data materials such as >maps, remote sensing imageries and field data as well as developing >generally applicable procedures for data quality assessment. Please >consult >the project's www-pages for further details: >http://www.utu.fi/ml/maantiede/maisema/index.html > >We are looking for a suitable PhD-candidate to complete our research >team >from August 1999 to November 2001. > >We offer to you: >- Challenging working environment in an active research team >- Internationally oriented work culture >- Well-equipped laboratory (see >http://www.utu.fi/ml/kartografia/compcart/) >- Possibility for close interaction with information technology >companies >- Salary of a research assistant from August 1999 till November 2001 >- Economical support for travel and working costs > >We expect from you: >- MSc or equivalent basic training in the field of geography or related >sciences >- Keen interest to explore the unknown in the field of digital >cartography >- Aim towards PhD at the Department of Geography of the University of >Turku >along lines of this project (supervision available; also support of a >graduate school) >- International orientation with shown ability to communicate and to >produce scientific text in English > >A highly potential candidate may already have published a couple of >articles in scientific journals, making it possible to reach the PhD >degree >within a couple of years. However, all candidates are considered >seriously >and you should not hesitate to try if you really are interested and feel >that it is "my post". > >APPLICATIONS should be written in English and they should be received >prior >to 5th of June. They should contain max 2000 words introducing yourself, >your special interest for the job and your major qualifications for it. >Please include also names of a couple of scientists who know you well. > >Applications should be provided with full contact information to reach >you >during the summer. They should be directed to: > >Prof. Risto Kalliola, Department of Geography, University of Turku, >FIN-20014 Turku, Finland. fax. +358 2 3335896. E-mail: >[log in to unmask] As to applications submitted through e-mail >please >include in the "Subject" column: "Application for PhD post" > >For further information you may also contact our other PhD student, >research assistant Niina Vuorela (tel. + 358 2 3336287, >[log in to unmask]). > >--------------------------------------------------------------- >Risto Kalliola >Department of Geography >University of Turku >FIN-20014 Turku - Finland >fax: +358 2 3335896 (From after 1.6.99) >tel. +358 2 3335577 > *********************************************************************** Darius Bartlett Darius Bartlett Department of Geography Roinn na Tireolaiochta University College Cork Colaste na hOllscoile Corcaigh Cork, Ireland Corcaigh, Eire Phone: (+353) 21 902835 Fax: (+353) 21 271980 Phone(GSM): (+353) 86 8238043 Fax (GSM): (+353) 86 8018143 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Web page URL: http://www.ucc.ie/ucc/depts/geography/stafhome/djb/djb.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This message was transmitted using 100% recycled electrons.... ************************************************************************ --- End Forwarded Message ---