Research assistant in Aquatic ecology
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Biologjobb / Uppsala
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Do you want to work in an inspiring environment and contribute to the sustainable use of our seas, lakes and watercourses? We at the Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua) are passionate about our vision of "strong fish stocks in healthy waters". We are growing, and looking for employees who want to develop and make a difference together with us.
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www.slu.se/aquaticresources!Description:
Aquatic ecology and Climate Change
Welcome to join our team working on dynamics of fish communities and aquatic food webs, and their responses to climate change, exploitation and other human pressures (www.slu.se/fishinfoodwebs).
You will assist this research by preparing and analyzing organismal- and water samples collected from experiments and field studies in fresh- and brackish water, and assist in such field work at sea and on land. Work tasks also include making simple data collations and result reports, as well as writing instructions for some of the analyses executed. Specific examples include identifying, measuring and counting zooplankton, preparing samples from fish and their prey for analyses of e.g. stable isotopes, as well as analyses of chlorophyll concentrations in water samples. We also like you to contribute to the development of our new laboratory and the analysis methods used in our research group.
Qualifications:
We are looking for a motivated and responsible person who is experienced in laboratory work. A BSc or MSc degree in limnology, aquatic ecology, marine ecology, environmental sciences or similar subject of relevance for the research field is a requirement. Knowledge of aquatic organisms, including zoo- and phytoplankton is preferable. Experience in identifying aquatic organisms is a merit, and especially of zooplankton is highly meriting. Skills and experience in biological laboratory analyses as well as relevant chemical analyses are a merit. Experience of independent work on fish and aquatic field work, as well as of developing laboratory environments are a merit. Drivers license, as well as documented skills and experience in driving small motorboats is a merit. Skills in data handling in Excel or in R is a merit.
We place great emphasis on personal qualities, in terms of their suitability for the tasks to be undertaken in the project, such as meticulousity, ability to work in a team and responsibility. It is a requirement that you are fluent in spoken and written English.
The application shall be written in English and include a personal letter with motivation, a CV as well as contact details of two references (name, relation to the candidate, email and phone number).
Place of work:
Ultuna, Uppsala
Form of employment:
Temporary for 8 months, with possible extension.
Extent:
100%
Starting date:
2023-04-12, or as agreed.
Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2023-03-06, use the button below.
Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is a world-class international university with research, education and environmental assessment within the sciences for sustainable life. Its principal sites are in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks and educational establishments throughout Sweden. We bring together people who have different perspectives, but they all have one and the same goal: to create the best conditions for a sustainable, thriving and better world.
SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses.
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Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
http://www.slu.se Arbetsplats Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Kontakt Anna Gårdmark, Professor
firstname.surname@slu.se +46 (0)10-478 41 25 Övrig information om företaget/organisationen Offentliga upphandlingar genomförda av Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet Jobbnummer 7463716
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