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Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut WKI (http://www.wki.fraunhofer.de) announces a Research Fellowship in all areas of wood science, technology and engineering and seeks
Candidates for the Wilhelm Klauditz
Fellowship
The Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research - Wilhelm- Klauditz-Institut WKI is one of 60 institutes of the Fraunhofer- Gesellschaft. As one of the leading organizations for applied research in Europe it offers ambitious scientists challenging tasks coupled with responsibility and room for creativity.
The Fellowship is aimed to faculty eligible for sabbatical leave who want to pursue world-class research at the Fraunhofer WKI.
The Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut (WKI) is a part of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (http://www.fraunhofer.de/en/) and belongs to top research facilities in Europe.
The Fellowship will cover travel expenses to and from Braunschweig, Germany (http://www.braunschweig.de/english) and a stipend of up to 36,000 Euros (gross) per year. Office and laboratory space for the proposed research will be provided.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit the following documents:
- Current resume with the list of publications and research accomplishments
- Short, max. one page pre-proposal describing the research to be conducted at WKI and expected results
- Requested duration of the stay (min 6 Mo)
Selected candidates will be asked to submit full proposal and three letters of recommendation. The proposals can be in any area of the applicant's interest (not necessarily areas currently covered by the Institute) and must contain link to potential applications or research implementation. Research proposals in the areas of but not limited to wood composite materials, natural materials based high strength cellulose or carbon fibers, and novel materials and technologies are of a particular interest.
Applicants are encouraged to review the WKI web site for information about the facilities available at the Institute and are expected to conduct independent research while at WKI. Reasonable research and travel budgets will be provided by the Institute. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Applications should be sent to
Prof. Dr. Ing. Bohumil Kasal, Director, Fraunhofer WKI,
Bienroder Weg 54E, 38108 Braunschweig, Germany,
or via Email to wk.fellowship@wki.fraunhofer.de
www.wki.fraunhofer.de
