Postdoc: Effects of large-scale fire
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Hälsoskyddsjobb / Umeå
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We are seeking an ambitious postdoc to join our research group and conduct research on the effects of large-scale prescribed fires and fire-mimicking treatments on biodiversity. Our study focuses on saproxylic insects, which provide essential ecosystem services and are often threatened by structural forest degradation and the lack of fires in the landscape. This negative trend could possibly be mitigated through ecosystem restoration, but we need to understand how, where and when the restoration should be conducted, and which goals should be targeted. The project is conducted in tight collaboration with a Swedish forest company and aims to provide guidance to their nature conservation work.
In the project, you would work as a part of restoration ecology group together with several senior researchers, other postdocs and PhD-students. We provide a strong and collaborative research environment working on solutions to mitigate the biodiversity loss in forests through empirical studies and large-scale field experiments (see
https://www.slu.se/en/departments/wildlife-fish-environmental-studies/research/research-areas/restoration-ecology/).About the position
Duties: This two-year postdoc project concentrates on saproxylic insects, their diverse functions in the ecosystems and the structural variability caused by forest fires and fire-mimicking treatments. The duties of the postdoc are to plan and implement sampling of biodiversity data in these forests, analyse and report the results in scientific journals and conferences, forest industry meetings/workshops and in popular science articles together with other group members. We encourage the person to apply for additional funding to continue doing long-term research on the topic after the 2-year project.
Your profile
Qualifications: A successful candidate holds a doctoral degree in ecology, forestry or equivalent. Earlier research experience on forest fires or forest land-use in relation to biodiversity, especially on insects, is meriting. Good knowledge of community ecology and relevant statistical methodology in R is required, and good skills in GIS are beneficial. Excellent skills in written and oral communication in English are required. The applicant must be able to take own initiatives and work both independently and in a group, and to organize work of field assistants. Driver's license (B) is required. We highly appreciate personal characteristics contributing to a positive development of our research group. Since employment as a postdoctoral fellow constitutes a merit-based employment for junior researchers, priority will be given to those who have a doctoral degree that is not older than three years. We are looking for a highly motivated person who is keen to contribute to the research field.
About us
The position is based at the department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies, SLU in Umeå, northern Sweden. SLU is internationally highly recognized university, ranking #1 in Forestry and #5 in Conservation sciences (2019). At our department, we offer a creative and stimulating environment where we perform basic and applied research, education and environmental monitoring in the areas of biodiversity restoration and conservation, fish biology, wildlife ecology and zoonosis.
Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting:
https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/ Location:
Umeå
Form of employment:
Temporary employment 24 months, with the possibility of extension.
Scope:
100%
Start date:
As agreed. Latest April 2024
Application:
We welcome your application no later than January 2nd, 2024. Applications are to be submitted by completing the process that is accessed through the button below.
The application must be written in English and contain:
i) a statement of scientific interests, motivation and fit for applying to this specific position (max two pages);
ii) Curriculum Vitae including a complete publication list, separating peer-reviewed papers from other publications;
iii) contact information of at least two reference persons;
iv) copies of previous university degrees and transcripts of academic records.
If the PhD thesis has not been defended at the time of application, clearly indicate in your CV the date of the scheduled defense.
Union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/ The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.
SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Ersättning According to agreement
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Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
http://www.slu.se Arbetsplats Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Kontakt Anne-Maarit Hekkala, Associate Professor
firstname.surname@slu.se +46(0)722429713 Jobbnummer 8319119
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