Short-term research position in Mercury Biogeochemistry

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Skogsbrukarjobb / Umeå
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Department of Forest Ecology and Management
A one year research position in Mercury Biogeochemistry is announced at the Department of Forest Ecology and Management at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Umeå. The department includes 90 people of about 10 are professors. Our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystem processes and to progress the principles of forest ecosystem management. For more information, http://www.slu.se/en/departments/forest-ecology-management/

Duties:
Mercury is a globally spread pollutant locally having severe consequences on wildlife and human populations. The aim of the project is to identify and quantify the molecular scale mechanisms of Hg(II) reduction to gaseous Hg(0), taking place in soils, sediments and anoxic lake water.

Qualifications:
Successful candidates will have a PhD and research experience in the research field of mercury biogeochemistry, including experience of using synchrotron radiation X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) to resolve the chemical speciation of Hg in natural environments.

Place of work:
Umeå

Form of employment:
Temporary employment, 12 months

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
January 1 2020

Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2019-11-08, use the button below.

The application should contain: (1) A cover letter summarizing research accomplishments and experiences and how these could contribute to the research project, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, (3) a publication list, and (4) names and contact details of 2-3 references.

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.

Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid/ Ej specificerat

Publiceringsdatum
2019-10-25

Ersättning
Fast lön

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2019-11-08
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Företag
Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet

Omfattning
Detta är ett heltidsjobb.

Arbetsgivare
Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817), http://www.slu.se

Arbetsplats
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet

Jobbnummer
4882083

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