1 PhD student in Soil Science
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Department of Soil and Environment in Ultuna
1 PhD student in the research education subject: Soil Science
Compaction effects on water flow and solute transport
The climate of the Nordic countries is characterized by wet conditions in the autumn, winter, and spring. Most traffic situations in arable agriculture therefore imply a high risk of soil compaction. Soil compaction modifies soil structure and affects a range of important ecological functions. Compaction may induce preferential flow in macropores, which has been shown to facilitate transport of otherwise immobile pollutants such as phosphorus and pesticides to receiving water bodies. The aim of the PhD study is to investigate effects of compaction on pore size distribution and hydraulic properties, and linkages between hydraulic and mechanical properties and processes. The work includes experimental and modelling studies of compaction effects on water and solute transport. The PhD study is part of a larger research project on persistent effects of subsoil compaction, carried out in collaboration between researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU, Sweden), Aarhus University (AU, Denmark), University of Helsinki (UH, Finland), and Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB, Norway).
Qualifications
Applicants should have a MSc degree or equivalent in environmental science, soil Science, hydrology, civil engineering, or related fields. The applicant should be able to communicate well in written and spoken English. Good knowledge in soil physics and/or soil mechanics as well as experiences in modelling and/or programming are desirable. A MSc with at least 60 ECTS in soil science and/or related subjects are a requirement.
Forms for funding or employment
Employment as PhD student 4 years
SLU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
A person has basic eligibility for third level education if he or she has taken a second level qualification or has completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 higher education credits at second level.
Those who met the requirements for general eligibility before July 1st, 2007, i.e. had completed a programme of higher education for at least 180 Higher education credits or the equivalent, will continue to do so until the end of 2015."
Selection among applicants meeting the requirements is made with reference to written application including curriculum vitae, copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records, one copy of the dissertation for masters or undergraduate degree, a list of at least two references familiar with the applicant's qualifications, certified knowledge of the English language and an interview.
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PhD-student commissioner
Monika Appel, 018-67 15 60,
doktorandombudsmannen@sluss.nuApplications, marked with ref no 251-1154/09, must have arrived at the Registrar of SLU, P.O. Box 7070, S- 750 07 Uppsala
Publiceringsdatum2009-04-23Arbetstider och omfattningVisstidsanställning 6 månader eller längre
Heltid
Full-time. Max 4 years of full-time studies.
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Så ansöker duAnge följande referens när du ansöker: 1154/09
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