PhD position in Earth Science – Impact of climate and forestry on greenhouse gas emission from streams - Befattningen är under tillsättning eller redan tillsatt, och det är inte längre möjligt att lämna in en ansökan
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Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology
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The Department of Ecology and Environmental Science (Umeå University, Sweden) invites applicants for a PhD position on climate and forestry impacts on greenhouse gas emission from running waters. The expected starting date for the PhD position is May 01, 2019 but this can be negotiated. Application deadline is March 18, 2019.
Project description
Forestry play an important role for fulfilling commitments to mitigate release of greenhouse gases (GHG) to the atmosphere. Yet, the current understanding of the role of forestry for offsetting emissions is incomplete because GHG emissions from streams are not considered. The aim of the project is to assess the effect of forestry on the GHG emissions from boreal streams. We will test the hypothesis that forestry has major impacts on stream GHG emissions over the full forest rotation cycle but also that the effects vary depending on forest management practices and variability in climatic conditions. The project will be based on (1) a detailed study of streams before and after logging and (2) large scale comparative studies of streams with differences in harvested catchment areas, riparian buffer zones, and climatic conditions.
The position is financed by the Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning (FORMAS) and Umeå University. Jan Karlsson will be principal supervisor and Ryan Sponseller will be co-supervisor.
Admission requirements
The candidate should have an academic background in Earth Science, Ecology, or from similar fields. For this position, we are looking for a person with experience of and interest in biogeochemical processes in stream ecosystems.
The recruitment procedure for the position is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance. Prerequisites include 240 ECTS credits (Swe. högskolepoäng) of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level), or equivalent competence.
To fulfil the specific entry requirements for doctoral studies in physical geography the applicant should have approved courses in subject relevant for physical geography of at least 120 ECTS credits (2 years). This should include at least one course on advanced level in physical geography or a similar relevant field as well as a 15 ECTS credits independent project in physical geography or a similar relevant field. The requirements should be met at the time of acceptance to doctoral studies.
Additional requirements for this position are good knowledge of aquatic biogeochemistry. Driver’s license for cars is also required. Strong merits are: experience of fieldwork in streams; work with carbon cycling in aquatic systems. 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 the application and on interviews.
Terms of employment
The employment is expected to result in a doctoral degree and the main assignment for the doctoral student is thus to be part of the research education, which includes participation in the described research project but also to take relevant courses. Teaching and other departmental work (up to a maximum of 20%) can be included. The employment is limited to four years at full time or up to five years if teaching and other departmental work is performed. The salary is fixed according to the established salary level for doctoral students.
Application
You apply through our recruitment system on March 18, 2019 at the latest. The application may be written in English or Swedish.
The application should include
- A short (max 2 pages) description of why you are interested in the position
- CV
- Copy of certificates from higher education
- List of completed university courses and the grades
- Copy of publications/degree thesis
- Contact information of 3 reference persons
Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.
Contact
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Jan Karlsson, jan.p.karlsson@umu.se
The Department of Ecology and Environmental Science carries out research and postgraduate education in ecology, environmental science and physical geography. The department has about 150 employees, 25 of whom are PhD students. For more information, visit www.emg.umu.se.
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | 2019-05-01 eller enligt överenskommelse |
| Salary | Månadslön |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-207-19 |
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| Published | 11.Feb.2019 |
| Last application date | 18.Mar.2019 11:59 PM CET |