Senior Research Engineer in Fluvial Geomorphology - 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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We are looking for a senior research engineer who will analyse field data on and write a report of geomorphic and hydraulic monitoring pre- and post- restoration of streams in northern Sweden. It is a full-time position limited to 4.5 months. Start date is August or September 2021, according to agreement. Application deadline is May 27, 2021.
Description
The selected candidate will analyze morphologic and hydraulic data of eight stream reaches surveyed one year before, one year after, and three years after manual restoration. This project is part of the larger ReBorn EU LIFE project run by the Västerbotten County Administrative Board that has restored hundreds of kilometres of previously timber-floated streams in Västerbotten and Norrbotten Counties. The data includes detailed surveys of channel morphology and instream wood in addition to detailed flow velocity data. The research engineer will calculate and analyze differences in geomorphic and hydraulic complexity among reaches to determine effect of various factors, e.g. location relative to the former highest coastline, on post-restoration adjustment. The selected candidate is responsible for writing a report together with the supervisor on the findings.
We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in fluvial geomorphology, earth science, physical geography, or similar. The candidate should be capable of leading the data analyses and have a good quantitative skills and understanding of calculations and statistical methods necessary. The candidate must be able to work well with others as well as independently. You should have very good written and oral communication skills in English. Strong merits include documented expertise in channel morphodynamics and knowledge about stream restoration.
Application
The application, written in Swedish or English, should be submitted via our e-recruitment system on May 27, 2021 at the latest.
The application should include:
- Cover letter: include a one-page summary of past research and current/future research interests.
- CV specifying academic qualifications
- Publication list
- Copy of the PhD degree certificate (or documentation of completed doctoral studies)
Contact
Please contact Dr. Lina Polvi Sjöberg (lina.polvi@umu.se) for information relating to the position.
The Department of Ecology and Environment Sciences at Umeå University performs research and postgraduate education in ecology, environmental science and physical geography. The department has about 140 employees. For more information, visit www.emg.umu.se.
| Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
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| Employment expires | 2022-01-15 |
| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | 2021-08-01 or according to agreement |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-731-21 |
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| Published | 05.May.2021 |
| Last application date | 27.May.2021 11:59 PM CEST |