[unav_all] Research Position @ CGUL, Portugal

[Rui Manuel da Silva Fernandes]

With apologies for cross posting.

The Center of Geophysics of University of Lisbon and the Institute D. 
Luís, Portugal, are offering a two year research position to work in the 
processing of real-time/high-rate GNSS observations for TEWS (Tsunami 
Early Warning Systems) applications in the framework of the European 
project TRANSFER (Tsunami Risk ANd Strategies For the European Region). 
Please, see the announcement below.

Best Regards,
Rui Fernandes

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RESEARCH POSITION - TRANFER (Tsunami Risk ANd Strategies For the 
European Region)
In the framework of the Project TRANFER (Tsunami Risk ANd Strategies For 
the European Region), funded by European Union, CGUL (Center of 
Geophysics of University of Lisbon) is offering a research position 
under the following conditions:
1. Duration: 12 months, renewed by equal period (after evaluation).
2. Starting date: 01 February 2007.
3. Location: Faculty of Sciences of University of Lisbon, but the 
candidate should be available to visit other national and international 
institutes for periods of time.
4. Objectives: The selected candidate will carry research work in the 
development of methodologies for real-time processing of high-rate GNSS 
data leading to the inclusion of the derived solutions on TEWS (Tsunami 
Early Warning Systems). It is expected this work to result on a Ph.D. 
thesis. For additional questions, please contact Prof. Rui Fernandes, 
tel: +351 275 319 891, email: rmanuel at di.ubi.pt.
5. Scientific Orientation: Prof. Rui Fernandes, DI-UBI, CGUL, IDL 
(http://www.igidl.ul.pt/rfernandes.htm).
6. Requirements: The candidate must have a M.Sc. or equivalent in a 
subject such as Geomatics, Geophysics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or 
Computer Sciences. In addition to excellent research skills, and good 
written and verbal communication skills, the candidate must enjoy 
programming (in Matlab, C++ and/or Fortran) and he(she) should have a 
good command of English. Preference will be given to candidates willing 
to enroll on a Ph.D. course.
7. Remuneration: 745 € (980 € if the candidate will develop a Ph.D. 
project). Work insurance will be supported by the project.
8. Application: The candidate can apply for this position before 15 
December 2006 by sending a letter of motivation together with curriculum 
vitae (and optionally, recommendation letter(s)) to rmanuel at di.ubi.pt, 
or to:
TRANSFER Project (a/c Lívia Moreira)
Fundação da Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa
Campo Grande, Edifício C4, 1749-016 Lisboa
Portugal


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Rui Fernandes
 Professor Auxiliar / Assistant Professor
 DI - UBI - PORTUGAL    rmanuel at di.ubi.pt
   +351919999300 
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