EDITAL Concurso de Contratação de Doutorados – CIÊNCIA 2008 The CEPGIST, Centro de Petrologia e Geoquímica (http://cepgist.ist.utl.pt/), offers one research position in the field of Geosciences. The successful candidate should have a strong background in Environmental Geochemistry. A high-quality experience of laboratory techniques usually applied for natural stone, soil and water analyses will be an important factor in the candidate selection process. Centro de Petrologia e Geoquímica is a research center of the Instituto Superior Técnico, one of the oldest and largest schools of Science and Engineering in Portugal, member of the prestigious network of leading European Universities of Technology CLUSTER. Centro de Petrologia e Geoquímica (http://cepgist.ist.utl.pt/) is a research unit focused on the study of the effects that different processes, either natural or anthropic, may have on the quality and sustainability of the various environmental compartments (water, soil, plants, animals) as well as on human health. Duties of the successful candidate include cooperation in currently running R&D Projects and to build up national/international visible Research Programs of her/his own in her/his field of expertise and to co-supervise students at undergraduate and post-graduate level. The working language is English. The successful candidate will receive a salary in accordance with the university regulations for a senior researcher. The contract offered will have duration of up to 5 years, renewed yearly based on mutual agreement. The annual gross income, before taxes, will be approximately 3,000 Euros x 14 months. APPLICANTS Applicants should have obtained a PhD in Geosciences / Environmental Geochemistry. Candidates should have a high quality research record and research experience. The successful candidate is expected to do research in the area listed above. For more information, consult http://www.eracareers.pt. HOW TO APPLY By email to orquidia.neves@ist.utl.pt , with the following information: - Identification of the candidate - Curriculum Vitae/resume - Letters of Reference - Statement of purpose for the period of the contract. The Centro de Petrologia e Geoquímica / Instituto Superior Técnico is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.