Senior Research Engineer (50%) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology
Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture.
The ongoing societal transformation and large green investments in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, conducting research about – and in the middle of – a society in transition is key. We also take pride in delivering education to enable regions to expand quickly and sustainably. In fact, the future is made here.
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We are advertising for a Senior Research Engineer, with placement at the Department for Ecology and Environmental Science at Umeå University, who will work with a literature review and database construction relating to terrestrial ecology and carbon cycling. Employment is on part time (50%) and time limited to 6 months. Position begins April 15th, 2023 or according to agreement. Last day of application is March 10th, 2023.
Work duties
The work involves exploring and researching scientific literature thoroughly from a wide field, identify and collating relevant articles, transferring critical data from these articles into a standardized database. The project is a collaboration between Umeå University and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, including senior scientists, postdoctoral researchers and diverse societal stakeholders. The conducted work will support the wider scientific project by providing a broader theoretical background supported by the database to provide scientific context to the planned measurements and fieldwork.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate has a PhD in ecology, physical geography or closely related discipline and is a careful, thorough and, enthusiastic person. The advanced level of scientific competence is essential to critically review available literature. Experience in scientific writing, data analysis and statistical analysis are essential, as are excellent written and oral English skills.
Strong merits would be an advanced scientific background in terrestrial biogeochemical cycling, plant/soil ecology and plant-soil interactions, and experience of scientific review and meta-analysis.
Application
The application shall be submitted to the recruitment system by March 10th at the latest and shall contain:
- A cover letter with a short personal introduction and earlier relevant experience (max. 2 pages).
- CV, including academic grades and documented experience and skills that support your suitability for the position.
- Electronic copy of PhD.
- Contact information for two references.
Contact
For further details contact Prof. Daniel Metcalfe, daniel.metcalfe@umu.se
| Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
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| Employment expires | 2023-10-15 |
| Contract type | Part-time |
| First day of employment | 2023-04-15 or according to agreement |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 50% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-270-23 |
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| Published | 17.Feb.2023 |
| Last application date | 10.Mar.2023 |