PhD student in Freschwater Ecology
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Biologjobb / Uppsala
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1 PhD student in the research education subject: Freshwater Ecology
Exotic invaders in streams: Evaluation of their ecological effects and outcomes for ecosystem services (EXTREAM)
Massive invasion of streams and rivers by non-indiginous species (NIS) and pathogens is a global problem, including in Sweden. NIS often rapidly transform stream environmental properties, and community composition and diversity. These changes have knock-on effects on the magnitude and stability of ecosystem functioning and related ecosystem services. Outcomes for human well-being and economic activity are often, though not always, negative. This PhD project will be conducted as part of the research program EXTREAM. The project aims to quantify how key non-indiginous plants, animals and pathogens affect the magnitude and stability of ecosystem functioning and the delivery of ecosystem services in streams. Key theoretical questions on linkages between species traits, environmental change, and ecosystem functioning will be addressed. The PhD student will work within a multidisciplinary research team including ecologists, geochemists, modelers and environmental economists, and part of the research may be conducted in another European country.
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 GIS would be advantageous, and a solid knowledge of geochemistry would also be well regarded. The application should include a Curriculum Vitae, a short description of experience indicating your suitability for the position and why you are interested, a record of relevant publication, where applicable, and contact information of at least two references. The application should also include copies of degree certificates, and certificates of competency in English, where necessary. The position is full-time and will be granted for a period of four years, starting as soon as possible, and preferably not later than December 2012.
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.docApplications, marked with ref no 2840/2012, must have arrived at the Registrar of SLU, P.O. Box 7070, S- 750 07 Uppsala or
registrator@slu.se no later than 2012-10-15.
Publiceringsdatum2012-10-05Arbetstider och omfattningVisstidsanställning 6 månader eller längre
Heltid
Employment as PhD student 4 years
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Så ansöker duAnge följande referens när du ansöker: SLU ua 2840/2012
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