PhD-Conference Earth System Science

Dear PhD-students and young researchers,

We are excited to announce the first "PhD-Conference on Earth System 
Science" taking place on March 12–14, 2014 at the Max Planck Institute 
for Biogeochemistry in Jena.

The conference will cover all major domains of Earth system science, 
including biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and pedosphere. It will 
give you the possibility to present and discuss your research with the 
next generation of Earth system scientists. We aim for diversity in both 
the methods you apply and the scales of your research. So we welcome 
contributions ranging from molecular analysis to computer simulations 
and from soil aggregates to global analyses. Meeting your peers in this 
interdisciplinary context will give you the opportunity to obtain 
constructive feedback for your work and provide you with new 
inspirations for your career development.

The social dimension of Earth system science and global change will be 
covered in a dedicated evening talk by Anders Levermann (PIK): 
"Excitement for the good of society: science between mitigation of and 
adaptation to future climate change."

The conference will provide ample room for further interaction and 
informal meetings between sessions and during the barbecue.
Find further information on invited speakers, the social program and the 
registration form at http://www.phd-ess-2014.org.

Register by January 16 – we are looking forward to seeing you!