Phd student, Environmental chemistry/Soil sciences
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The department includes 90 people of which 12 are professors. Our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystem processes and to progress the principles of forest ecosystem management. For more information,
http://www.slu.se/en/departments/forest-ecology-management/Name of research project/thesis
Mercury biogeochemistry: The time-dependency of chemical bonding to natural organic matter functional groups
Description:
A new Ph.D. studentship position is available with the Department of Forest Ecology and Management at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, in Umeå, Sweden. Mercury is a global pollutant that is emitted to the atmosphere as a consequence of fossil fuel combustion. After deposition to oceans and terrestrial environments, mercury is transformed to the very toxic methyl mercury molecule in wet soils and aquatic environments. In the same environments mercury is also reduced to elemental mercury and back-emitted as a gas to the atmosphere. Both the methylation and the reduction process highly affect the uptake of mercury in biota. In this project the time-dependency of mercury bonding to natural organic matter (NOM) functional groups is investigated. Studies have indicated that the structure of Hg-NOM is changing with time and that these changes highly dictate rates of Hg methylation and reduction. You will as a PhD student work with some of the leading scientists in mercury biogeochemistry and you will use some of the most modern synchrotron radiation sources such as MAXIV in Lund, Sweden.
Qualifications:
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a strong interest in biogeochemistry. The applicant should have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in biogeochemistry, environmental science, environmental chemistry, soil science, or similar. Personal qualities such as dedication and ability to focus on solving scientific challenges are essential. The applicant should have the ability to work both independently and in a team. A proven ability to communicate excellently in written and spoken English is essential. Previous experiences of X-ray absorption spectroscopy analyses of metals and biogeochemical laboratory work are important merits.
Place of work:
Umeå
Forms for funding or employment:
Employment as a PhD student, four years education
Starting date:
According to agreement.
Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2019-07-01, use the button below.
A person has basic eligibility for third cycle education if he or she has taken a second cycle qualification or has completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 higher education credits at second cycle education. Upper secondary school grades equivalent to English B/English 6 are a basic requirement.
The application should include following:
CV, Cover letter describing yourself and your motivation for applying for this position. Short (max one page) description of your scientific background, research interests and your match to the above mentioned qualifications. Verified copies of graduation degrees, or equivalent, as well as other relevant certificates (e.g. English-language certificate, if you did not do your previous studies in Sweden or in a native English speaking country). Name and contact information of two professional references.
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 dessertation 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.
Please observe that applicant/s chosen to participate in an interview shall hand in certified true copies of certificates, diplomas and transcripts from previous studies at an internationally recognized higher education institution (university or university college) and transcripts in connection to the interview. If the applicant is a foreign citizen we require a certified copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photography.
Read about the PhD education at SLU at
https://www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.
SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala.
www.slu.se SLU is an equal opportunity employer.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid/ Ej specificerat
Publiceringsdatum2019-05-28ErsättningFast lön
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2019-07-01
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktUlf Skyllberg,
firstname.surname@slu.seFöretagSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
AdressSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
SLU, Skogens Ekologi och Skötsel
90183 Umeå
KontorsadressSLU, Skogens Ekologi och Skötsel
Jobbnummer 4808037
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