Ph.D. Student Position Available
Arctic Climate Change: Molecular 14C Analysis
Department of Applied Environmental Science, Stockholm University
Application Review Begins: Tuesday, 1 February 2005
For further information, please go to:
http://www.itm.su.se
or contact:
Orjan Gustafsson
E-mail: orjan.gustafsson [at] itm.su.se
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Ph.D. project is part of a larger international research program
with the overarching objective to investigate whether large-scale
climate warming is causing release of old carbon from thawing permafrost
in the huge pan-Arctic tundra and taiga. The doctoral student would be
introduced to state-of-the-art analytical techniques to perform 14C
dating of specific biomarker compounds released from the land vegetation
and washed out with rivers and creeks. Field studies would be focused on
the large Russian-Siberian Arctic Rivers as well as a seasonal study at
Stordalen mire near the Abisko Research Station in northern Sweden.
HOST INSTITUTION
The Department of Applied Environmental Science (ITM), Stockholm
University, conducts research and education in broad areas of the earth
and environmental sciences (http://www.itm.su.se). The department has
currently about 110 employees. ITM offers an excellent environment for
graduate training in environmental research. The wide spectrum of
scientific expertise ranging from atmospheric science through
environmental chemistry and biogeochemistry to ecotoxicology builds the
fertile basis for a thriving culture of interdisciplinary exchange and
cooperation. Outstanding analytical capabilities, extensive laboratory
and experimental facilities, and modern mathematical modelling tools
provide the methodological prerequisites for working at the cutting edge
of environmental research. With our large staff of experienced
scientists, we offer close personal supervision and a wealth of
experience to our students. Our extensive network of national and
international collaborators opens doors to other perspectives and
opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION INFORMATION
The department is seeking industrious and motivated students with
initiative and an interest in interdisciplinary research. Experience in
analysis of organic compounds would be a strong asset.
Your application, including CV, a list of courses taken, a copy of your
university degree, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for this
position, and any other documents (e.g., diploma thesis) you would like
to include should be submitted to:
Stockholm University
Registrar/PA
Position Nr. 617-2754-04
SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
Fax: +46 8 16 38 66
Please note that applications submitted by fax or email must be followed
immediately by a signed letter of application. The evaluation of the
applications will begin on Tuesday, 1 February 2005.
For further information, contact:
Orjan Gustafsson,
Phone: +46 (0)8 674 7317 / +46 (0)70 3247317
E-mail: orjan.gustafsson [at] itm.su.se