PhD student position in Ecology
Umeå universitet / Högskolejobb / Umeå
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Modeling marine microbial production
Announced by the Department of Ecology and Environmental Science (EMG) (www.emg.umu.se)
ECOCHANGE is a new governmental strategic marine research program at Umeå University (UmU) in collaboration with the Linnaeus University in Kalmar. Ecosystem dynamics in the Baltic Sea is studied in a climate change perspective. The effect of climate related changes on lower and higher trophic levels are investigated in a north-south gradient in the Baltic Sea, as well as effects on bioavailiability of pollutants and their potential to change food web function. It is an interdisciplinary project spanning from ecology and chemistry to environmental science.
Project description
The long-term goal of this project is to develop a model to predict the complex effects of climate change on the production at lower trophic levels in the Baltic Sea. Work tools will, for example, be experiments for parameterization of a microbial food web model, compilation of results from experiments to reveal complex mechanisms, available field data to elucidate environmental changes in the Baltic Sea, and to execute modeling simulations to make future predictions.
Application
The application should include a letter of intent, certified curriculum vitae that includes information on previous education, ev. copies of the master’s thesis, publications and other documents supporting your competence and suitability for the position, and address and phone number to two reference persons. The application may be written in English or Swedish.
Requirements
The recruitment procedure for the position is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen Chapter 5 and 7). Prerequisites include either i) 240 ECTS credits (Swe. högskolepoäng) of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level), or ii) 120 Swedish (old) credits (Swe. poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence. Education in ecology is required. It is qualifying to have knowledge in mathematics, and/or microbiology, and a research interest in food web modeling.
The successful applicant should have good ability to write and speak in English, creativity, power of initiative, independence and ability to collaborate. Evaluations will be based on results on University courses, quality of master’s thesis, references, interviews and the letter of intent.
A PhD education is 4 years (48 months) and the PhD-student will get a formal position at the start of the project (Sw: “doktorandanställningâ€). Up to 10 % as teaching assistant may be included in the position (then the position will be extended accordingly).
For more information, contact Prof. Agneta Andersson, phone +46-(0)90-786 98 45, e-mail:
agneta.andersson@emg.umu.se . Union-related information is available from SACO, phone +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO-civil, phone +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and also ST, phone +46-(0)90-786 54 31.
Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-287-10, should be sent to
jobb@umu.se (state the reference number as subject) or to the registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive April 29, 2010 at the latest.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Publiceringsdatum2010-03-31Arbetstider och omfattningVisstidsanställning 6 månader eller längre
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ErsättningFast lön
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Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2010-04-29
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: 313-287-10
KontaktAgneta Andersson, 090-786 9845
FöretagUmeå universitet
AdressUmeå universitet
90187 UMEÅ
KontaktuppgifterTelefonnummer: 090-786 50 00
Jobbnummer 619850
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