PhD study course in Geoinformatics and Cartography is focused on main theoretical disciplines in various branches of geoinformatics and cartography (informatics, database systems, mathematical analysis, geostatistics, modelling, etc.). The themes of doctoral thesis include questions of application of geoinformatics technologies (GIS, remote sensing, GPS, computer cartography), theoretical aspects of cartographic semiotics in analog and digital cartographic products and aspects of atlas production. Main aim of doctoral study is to prepare highly qualified scientists for expert and scientific work in several specializations of geoinformatics and cartography. Deadline is 31.3.2008. Contact vit.vozenilek@upol.cz.