PhD student in Aquatic Ecology

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Biologjobb / Uppsala
2012-02-14
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Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment in Uppsala

1 PhD student in the research education subject: Aquatic Ecology
PhD student with focus on stream ecology and ecosystem functioning

Running waters are arguably the most heavily degraded of the Earth?s ecosystems, often impacted simultaneously by nutrient enrichment, riparian disturbance, hydromorphological modifications, and biodiversity loss. These disturbances alter connectivity within stream networks and impact the structure of stream food webs, ultimately affecting the ecosystem processes underlying ecosystem service delivery (e.g. plant productivity, detritus decomposition). Management of these impacts requires an improved understanding of how abiotic and biotic factors interact to affect ecosystem functioning. This PhD project will address three key topics in ecosystem functioning research: (i) development of multiple functional metrics for assessing human impacts on ecosystem functioning, (ii) interactions between abiotic and biotic drivers of functioning, and effects of anthropogenic activities on those drivers, and (iii) use of a metacommunity framework for research on functioning, to address deficiencies in our understanding of how diversity influences functioning when biota are mobile and resources are patchily distributed, at both local and landscape scales

Qualifications
Applicants should hold an MSc in aquatic ecology, ecology or equivalent and hold a current driver?s license. Strong skills in statistical analysis and/or a good knowledge of biogeochemistry would be advantageous. The application should include a Curriculum Vitae, a short description of experience indicating your suitability for the position and why you are interested, copies of degree certificates from higher education, a record of relevant publication where applicable, contact information of at least two references, and ideally a written reference from at least one referee. The position is full-time and will be granted for a period of four years, starting as soon as possible.

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.

Read more about the PhD education in the Handbook for postgraduate students
Use this APPLICATION FORM
http://epi-resurs.slu.se/Forskarutbildningsplatser/ansokningsblankett2_eng.doc

Applications, marked with ref no 264/2012, must have arrived at the Registrar of SLU, P.O. Box 7070, S- 750 07 Uppsala or registrator@slu.se no later than 2012-03-05.

For a complete advt: www.slu.se/ny-doktorand

Publiceringsdatum
2012-02-14

Arbetstider och omfattning
Visstidsanställning 6 månader eller längre
Heltid
Employment as PhD student 4 years

Ersättning
Fast lön

Så ansöker du
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: SLU ua 264/2012
Ansökan kan skickas till e-postadress: Registrator@slu.se

Företag
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet

Adress
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Box 7070
75007 UPPSALA

Kontaktuppgifter
Telefonnummer: 018-671000

Jobbnummer
1157334

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