PhD student in Environmental Science
Linköpings universitet / Högskolejobb / Linköping
2025-05-06
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We are now looking for a PhD student in Environmental Science with focus on drone-based measurements of greenhouse gases from aquatic environments .
Your work assignments
Are you interested in becoming a PhD student working with novel drone-based methods for measuring greenhouse gas emission? As a PhD student you would be part of a competent and friendly research group at Linköping University who develops and uses new methods for environmental research. The position is within a new project related to climate change with a focus on greenhouse gas emissions from lakes and involves collaboration with other universities in the project team.
The focus will be on mapping and measuring the emission of greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4, N2O) from littoral zones of lakes using our newly developed drone-based method. The work also includes further method development, both practically in the field and in terms of calculations and data processing through programming. Tasks will also include visualization of data in 2D and 3D, troubleshooting, calibration of the system sensors, and comparison of results obtained from other measurement methods on different scales. The position includes a large amount of field work, with measurements at several locations in Sweden, during different seasons to catch temporal variability.
As a PhD student, you collaborate with other researchers, but you are also expected to conduct independent research in line with the project focus. The position will require writing scientific research articles which will contribute to your PhD thesis, presenting results at conferences and project meetings. In addition to research work within the RELITORATE project the position includes research education, involving courses, and can include institutional tasks such as teaching up to a maximum of 20% of full time.
Your qualifications
We are looking for academically strong candidates with a background in natural science. You hold a master's degree in physics, environmental engineering, meteorology, biology, environmental science or a related field, or have completed courses with a minimum of 240 credits, at least 60 of which must be on an advanced level. Alternatively, you have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.
The candidate should be a highly motivated, positive, and creative person that can take responsibility and perform independent work while also acting as a team player. In addition, personal skills such as an ability to cooperate, and a strong command of both spoken and written English is essential.
A prerequisite for the position is openness to spending considerable amounts of time in the field in remote areas, staying and working under fairly simple conditions. A driving license valid in Sweden (at least type B) is therefore also required.
Other qualifications (not necessary but adding merit value):
• Technical aptitude
• Knowledge in sensor technology and electronics, including resolving simple technical problems
• Experience in flying drones
• Experience in relevant physical calculations (e.g. mass balance calculations, numerical modelling, or simulations of air motion)
• Knowledge in statistical methods
• Experience in visualization in 2D or 3D
• A willingness to learn new things such as flying different types of drones, using new gas sensors, and programming
• Experience in programming (e.g. Matlab and/or Python)
• Experience in fieldwork
• Proficiency in scientific writing.
Your workplace
Environmental Change carries out research and education on the interaction between environment and society in an analytically innovative way. Third cycle and first cycle studies specialising in environmental science are carried out at the department. First cycle studies include a bachelor's and a master's programme, as well as stand-alone courses and teacher-training courses in environment science, thematic natural science and geography.
This position is part of a group that focuses on greenhouse gas emissions from different anthropogenic and natural environments using several methods, some of which have been developed in the group.
The employment
When taking up the post, you will be admitted to the program for doctoral studies. More information about the doctoral studies at each faculty is available at Doctoral studies at Linköping University
The employment has a duration of four years' full-time equivalent. You will initially be employed for a period of one year. The employment will subsequently be renewed for periods of maximum duration two years, depending on your progress through the study plan. The employment may be extended up to a maximum of five years, based on the amount of teaching and departmental duties you have carried out. Further extensions can be granted in special circumstances.
Starting date is 2025-09-01 or by agreement.
Salary and employment benefits
The salary of PhD students is determined according to a locally negotiated salary progression.
More information about employment benefits at Linköping University is available here.
Union representatives
Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.
Application procedure
Apply for the position by clicking the "Apply" button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than June 2, 2025.
Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.
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We look forward to receiving your application!
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Sepehr Shakeri Yekta
sepehr.shakeri.yekta@liu.se +46 13 28 22 94 Jobbnummer 9322612