PhD Position Available
Change of Arctic Coastal Benthos
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Tromsø, Norway
Application deadline: 17 June 2020
For more information and to apply, go to:
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/187788/phd-fellow-change…
For questions, contact:
Bodil Bluhm
Email: bodil.bluhm [at] uit.no
Phone: +47 77644382
UiT The Arctic University of Norway invites applications for a PhD position studying change of Arctic coastal benthos of northern Norway and Svalbard. This four-year PhD position will consist of 25% teaching and will be located in Tromsø, Norway.
Based on unique photographic time series of hard-bottom benthos in fjords of northern Norway and Svalbard, the successful candidate will investigate links between coastal benthic community structure function and environmental drivers. Aspects of population dynamics of key biota will also be addressed in light of response time to changes. Comparative work with Greenlandic fjord environments is envisioned.
A Master’s degree or equivalent in biology, marine biology, biological oceanography, marine science, or related area is required. Experience and skills in basic lab, analytical, and statistical methods and a background in marine ecology and/or biological oceanography are also needed. Experience in field sampling and a quantitative background in statistical modeling and multivariate statistics are a benefit. Peer-reviewed publications will also be considered an important asset. Prior work experience in a research team setting is beneficial, as is teaching experience. The successful candidate will be able to work independently yet function well within a team in research and teaching settings. Soft skills are therefore also of importance.
Applications must be submitted online and include:
- Cover letter with statement of personal and scientific interest;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Project idea proposal (maximum of two pages);
- Diplomas, diploma supplements, and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees transcripts;
- Documentation of English proficiency;
- Contact information for up to three references, with reference letters; and
- Master thesis and any other academic works.
A statement of personal and scientific interest in taking a PhD degree, and a separate outline of a potential PhD project idea (total maximum of two pages) must be included in the application. The applicant must be fluent in English and provide documentation for that (written and oral), and should be willing to learn Norwegian within a reasonable amount of time.
Application deadline: 17 June 2020
For more information and to apply, go to:
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/187788/phd-fellow-change…
For questions, contact:
Bodil Bluhm
Email: bodil.bluhm [at] uit.no
Phone: +47 77644382