Two Postdoctoral Positions Available
Arctic Ecosystems Ecology
Climate Impacts Research Centre
Umeå University
Abisko, Sweden
Application deadline: Friday, 28 September 2018
For more information, go to:
https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/fellowships-and-grants/6-1485-18/
For questions, contact:
Ellen Dorrepaal
Email: ellen.dorrepaal [at] umu.se
Umeå University invites applications for two postdoctoral positions studying the off-seasonal dynamics of plant and soil microbial processes in Arctic ecosystems. These two-year positions will be located in Abisko, Sweden.
These postdoctoral fellowships will investigate how changes in the timing, frequency, and extent of winter freezing conditions, as well as the timing of spring and autumn, affects the (off-) seasonal dynamics of plant and microbial processes in Arctic ecosystems, including phenology, physiology, and carbon and nitrogen uptake and release.
The successful candidates will combine field measurements with more controlled laboratory and mesocosm experiments, and use techniques from plant ecology, ecophysiology, soil microbiology, and biogeochemistry, including isotope-based techniques. The experimental lab- and fieldwork will be performed in the sub-Arctic tundra near Abisko, in northern Sweden. The two postdoctoral fellowships will complement each other, and will collaborate on the majority of the research.
Requirements for this position include, but are not limited to:
- A PhD or equivalent foreign degree, completed within the last three years, in plant or microbial ecology, plant physiology, biogeochemistry, environmental science, physical geography, or a similar field;
- A strong interest in research on off-season and frost-related dynamics of plant and soil microbial processes in the Arctic;
- Demonstrated experience with fieldwork and (eco)physiology or isotope techniques;
- Knowledge of seasonality, Arctic ecosystems, and plant-soil-microbe interactions;
- Publications within the research field; and
- Documented ability to communicate scientifically in English, both orally and written.
Applications, written in English or Swedish, must include:
- Summary of previous research achievements (maximum of two pages);
- Description of research ideas as they relate to this project (maximum of two pages);
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications;
- Copy of degree certificate (PhD);
- Copies of PhD thesis and relevant publications (maximum of five); and
- Names and contact details of three references.
Applications must be sent via email, as one PDF document marked with reference number Dnr FS 2.1.6-1485-18, to medel [at] diarie.umu.se with the reference number in the subject line.
Application deadline: Friday, 28 September 2018
For more information, go to:
https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/fellowships-and-grants/6-1485-18/
For questions, contact:
Ellen Dorrepaal
Email: ellen.dorrepaal [at] umu.se