PhD position, Identifying sources of biological nitrogen fixation
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Högskolejobb / Umeå
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A PhD position is available at the Department of Forest Ecology and Management at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU. SLU has an international character both in terms of research and teaching. The department includes about 100 people of which 11 are professors. Our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystems and how these should be managed today and in the future. For more information:
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https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/Name of research project/thesis
Identifying sources of biological nitrogen fixation in boreal forests
Research subject
Ecology
Description:
Nitrogen supports forest productivity, and nitrogen supplied to trees primarily originates from biological nitrogen fixation, a process that converts atmospheric nitrogen to plant-available forms. More than two decades of research in boreal forests has focused on feather mosses as the main source of biologically fixed nitrogen. However, emerging evidence indicates that a large input of nitrogen is coming from other sources. Identifying the other major niches of nitrogen fixation is crucial for predicting future boreal forest productivity and for identifying conservation priorities. Moreover, it is unknown how climate change factors may affect other prominent niches of nitrogen fixation, which hinders our ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions about forest management and conservation.
The Ph.D. project will combine genetic and stable isotope methods to identify other prominent niches of nitrogen fixation across forest successional gradients from stand initiation to old-growth forest, in harvested and wildfire-origin stands in Sweden, Finland, and Alaska. Moreover, the student will quantify the responses of newly identified niches of nitrogen fixation to climate change factors in controlled experiments.
The doctoral candidate will be mentored by an enthusiastic and dynamic team of scientists from SLU with expertise in forest ecology, nitrogen cycling, and plant-microbe interactions. The Ph.D. candidate will conduct fieldwork, design and manage controlled experiments in a glasshouse setting, conduct molecular biology laboratory work, analyze data using innovative statistical methods, write manuscripts, and contribute to other project activities. The announced Ph.D. position is fully funded for four years, with the expectation that the student will defend their doctoral thesis at the end of this period.
Qualifications:
equirements:
• MSc degree in a relevant subject (forest ecology, microbial ecology, soil science, or related fields)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Merits:
• Fieldwork experience
• Laboratory experience
• Experience with DNA or RNA extraction techniques
• Experience with data analysis and visualization in R or other programming language
• Experience with bioinformatics processing of genetic data
• Experience with stable isotope labeling techniques
The applicant should have a strong work ethic, an interest in science, and the ambition to work as part of a collaborative research team in an international and interdisciplinary context. Once the eligibility requirements are met, we place great emphasis on other personal and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to work effectively (both collaboratively and independently), organize own work and schedule, adhere to deadlines, and solve problems.
Place of work:
Umeå
Forms for funding or employment:
Employment as PhD student, full time for 4 years
Starting date:
According to agreement.
Application:
The deadline is January 31 2024
You will find a complete advertisement and how to apply at Jobs and vacancies | Externwebben (slu.se)
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.
SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Ersättning According to agreement
Så ansöker du Sista dag att ansöka är 2024-01-31
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Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
http://www.slu.se Arbetsplats Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Jobbnummer 8341444
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