The European Laboratory for Structural Assessment (ELSA) at The EC Joint Research Centre of Ispra achieves recognition as a Marie Curie Training Site In Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics.

 

In its fifth Framework Programme (2000-2003), the European Commission (DG RESEARCH) has recognized European Laboratory for Structural Assessment (ELSA) as a Marie Curie Training Site in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. Within the awarded contract, opportunities are provided for postgraduate young researchers holding a degree obtained from a university or equivalent institution of higher education, to spend between 3 and 12 months at ELSA/JRC Ispra as part of their doctoral studies. A subsistence allowance of 1200 Euro per month will be paid for the researcher, plus the initial and final travel cost reimbursement.

 

The candidate must be less than 35 years old and a national of a Member State of the European Union or an Associated State or residing in the Community for at least the last five years. A policy of equal opportunities will be applied between women and men. The candidate must also pursue her/his doctoral studies in a country other than where the Training Site is located.

 

It is suggested that intending candidates for these awards should first consult their research supervisor/advisor, for information about the facilities ELSA can offer at both analytical and experimental level, in particular whether a living experience can enhance the quality of their own research.

 

Further information can be obtained from either

 

Armelle Anthoine or Pierre Pegon

ELSA, TP 480

JRC Ispra

I-21020 Ispra (VA), Italy

E-mail: armelle.anthoine@jrc.it or  Pierre.pegon@jrc.it

Tel.: + 0332 785653  or  + 0332 789123

Fax: + 0332 789049

 

General information about the Training Site together with vacancies can be

found on the CORDIS Web site at http://www.cordis.lu/improving/ or on the

ELSA web site at http://www.elsa.jrc.it.