PhD student in biology or forestry
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Biologjobb / Umeå
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1 PhD student in the research education subject: Biology or Forestry
Understory vegetation effects on forest regeneration and response to disturbance
Dwarf-shrubs and feather mosses are ubiquitous in the ground layer of boreal forests, and frequently maintain a continuous cover on the forest floor. While it is known that they can reach high biomass and can account for up to a half of total forest productivity in undisturbed forests, less is known about their occurrence and productivity in disturbed sites. Given their general high productivity and ability to retain nutrients, they can therefore have wide ranging effects on processes that are important for maintaining the forest in the long term. Despite the likely importance of the ground layer vegetation, its response to forest management and its influence on tree growth has attracted surprisingly little attention from either forest ecologists or forest managers. The research task of this position is to characterize the effects of ground layer vegetation on tree growth and soil properties across forest stands that differ greatly in disturbance regimes and productivity. Further, the project intends to explore the mechanistic basis of these effects and the extent to which they are driven by environmental context. As such we expect this work will provide fundamental knowledge that should enhance our understanding of the ecology of boreal forest, and yield new insights as to how forest management practices can lead to improved regeneration and growth of desired tree species. This project would be ideal for students with an interest in working at the interface of forest ecology and forest management.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a Master degree (minimum 4 years full time of university studies) in Biology, Ecology or Forestry. Practical experience in plant ecology and/or forest regeneration will be viewed favourably. The applicant should have good communication skills and proven skills in both oral and written scientific English. Applications from both Sweden and elsewhere in the world are welcome.
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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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www.slu.se/ny-doktorandPubliceringsdatum2010-10-26Arbetstider och omfattningVisstidsanställning 6 månader eller längre
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PhD student for 4 years
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