Docotral student in enviromental science/geochemistry
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Linnaeus University in the Småland region of southern Sweden is situated primarily in two towns- Kalmar and Växjö, and consists of a creative and international knowledge environment promoting curiosity, creativity, companionship and utility. The Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences at the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University is looking for suitably qualified candidate who is highly interested and motivated to carry out research education leading to a Ph.D. in the field of Environmental Sciences.
Job description
Surface waters and groundwater are very important resources for our society. Human activities such as agriculture, industry and surface disposal of materials may cause contamination of those resources. Agriculture, in particular, may alter the natural characteristics of soils causing lixiviation of substances that will in turn, reach surface waters and groundwater.
The Ph.D. project will focus on the fundamental processes of groundwater and surface water contamination related to human activities (e.g., agriculture, industry, etc) and possible proposition of mitigation actions. It will involve fieldwork, laboratory activities, and/or numerical modelling of surface and groundwater systems and dispersion of contaminants. Case studies will be defined with the candidate based on availability of data and resources, and will be develop in Sweden and/or abroad.
According to the Higher Education Ordinance, a person appointed to a doctoral studentship should primarily devote himself/herself to his/her own studies. An appointee may, however work, to a limited extent with education, research, artistic development, and administration. However, before a doctoral degree has been awarded, duties of this kind may not comprise more than 20% of a full-time post.
Requirements
A person fulfils the general entry requirements if he/she
• Has been awarded a degree on second-cycle level (Geology, Geochemistry, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or equivalent)
• Completed the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which 60 credits on second-cycle level, or
• in other way, in Sweden or abroad, has acquired principally equivalent knowledge.
Specific requirements
• Solid background in geosciences, environmental sciences, geochemistry, mathematics or equivalent.
• An excellent level of English language (written and spoken).
Assessment grounds
• Experience with numerical modelling tools (PHREEQC, GWB or other geochemistry tool).
• The will to participate of fieldwork and/or laboratory activities.
• The ability to solve problems, work independently, and interact in a research group.
Field of subject for the appointment: Environmental Sciences
Placement city: Kalmar
Employment: The employment as a doctoral student is limited according to chapter 5, § 7 of the Higer Education Ordinance. The total employment period may not be longer than the equivalent full-time postgraduate studies of four years.
The application (in English)
You make your web-application on
www.lnu.se The application should contain a CV (with telephone and e-mail), documentation of exams and grades, an application letter describing personal motivation and experiences relevant to the research project, and any other documentation that the applicant would like to present. The candidates should also provide contact details (including telephone number and e-mail address) of two reference persons. Applications should arrive no later than February 7, 2018. Mark your application with reference number 2017/8014-2.2.1.
Contacts:
NOTE: No applications are to be sent to the e-mail adresses below.
Professor Marcelo Ketzer,
marcelo.ketzer@lnu.se, +46 480 446255
HR partner Christian Andersson,
christian.andersson@lnu.se Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.
Please apply by clicking on the "Apply" button at the bottom of the ad. Applicants are requested to the application resolving CV, cover letter , a copy of a relevant essay , grades and certificates and other relevant documents. The applicant also requested to submit with their application a proposed research plan within the current area of research. All documents must be attached to digital in the application. The application and other documents shall be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 24.00 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
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Publiceringsdatum2018-01-17ErsättningFast, steglön
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2018-02-07
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AdressLinnéuniversitetet
Universitetsplatsen 1
35195 Växjö
KontorsadressUniversitetsplatsen 1
Jobbnummer 3907740
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