Researcher in forest entomology
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Kemiingenjörsjobb / Uppsala
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The Department of Ecology conducts internationally strong empirical and theoretical research and education aimed towards sustainable forestry, agriculture and conservation. Our research on populations, communities and ecosystems form the basis of our research on the effects of land use and climate on animals, plants and soil. We aim at finding solutions that will contribute to improve greenhouse gas balances, conserve threatened species, support biodiversity and ecosystem services, sustainable wildlife management and pest management in forest and agricultural landscapes as well as in urban areas. At the department researchers work on a wide-range of subjects, i.e. ecosystems ecology, insect ecology, forest and agricultural ecology and landscape ecology. The strong connections to other research areas makes forest entomology at the Department of Ecology a unique research environment with a great potential for future development of forest ecology and protection in terms of intra- and interdisciplinary research.
At the Unit of Forest Entomology we conduct research in the context of anthropogenic effects that already have and will continue to affect forest insects, like climate warming, increased trade and changes in land use. Understanding how forest insects are affected by such changes will provide us, in turn, with insights on how forest ecosystems will be altered by global changes and how we can mitigate the impact of such effects. Our work is driven by the ambition to reveal mechanisms behind variation in the distribution and abundance of forest insects to provide solid basis for decisions in the forest sector, contributing to the goal of sustainable forestry. Another driving force is our fascination for revealing the intricate interactions involving insects and plants.
Duties:
We are now seeking a researcher with a PhD degree that will work independently to complete a project on: Omnivorous insects' population dynamics. We will use a time series of insect population densities collected over 23 years in 13 natural willow (Salix spp.) stands to explore the numerical response of three common heteropteran trophic omnivore species to three of their most common prey species, i.e. willow leaf beetles. The project requires advanced knowledge on population dynamics, both theoretical and practical. Data analysis and writing up of results is expected to be performed by the researcher hired.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD degree in biology/ecology with focus on trophic interactions involving omnivores feeding on plants and insect prey. Theoretical and practical knowledge of population ecology is required to complete the project. You will also have advanced data analysis and good scientific writing skills. You will work and participate in an active research team, but are expected to take initiative and drive the progress of the project independently. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities (e.g., independence, motivation, ability to lead and manage projects, etc.).
Place of work:
Uppsala, campus Ultuna
Form of employment:
Temporary from February to September 2019 (6 months).
Extent:
100%
Starting date:
February 2020
Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2019-11-30, use the button below.
Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.
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 in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala.
www.slu.se SLU is an equal opportunity employer.
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Publiceringsdatum2019-11-15ErsättningFixed salary
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2019-11-30
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Omfattning Detta är ett heltidsjobb.
Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
http://www.slu.se Arbetsplats Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Jobbnummer 4958927
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