Posição de doutorado na Suécia em Ecologia Tropical para fazer trabalho de
campo em Borneo.
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<oikoslistan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>Enviado: quarta-feira, 10 de janeiro de 2018
08:55:12 BRSTAssunto: PhD student position in “Tropical Ecology” at the
Department of Forest Ecology and Management at SLU, Umeå, Sweden
PhD student position in “Tropical Ecology” at the Department of Forest Ecology
and Management at SLU, Umeå, Sweden
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join an interdisciplinary
research project that was recently funded by the Swedish Research Council
(Formas) aimed at identifying management practices and native tree species that
can be used to guide the transition to a more sustainable bio-based economy
(https://www.researchgate.net/ project/Balancing-production- ;
and-ecosystem-services-from- degraded-tropical-rain-
forests-to-aid-the-transition- to-a-more-sustainable-bio- based-economy). A
primary goal of this PhD project is to investigate the links between functional
traits of native tree species and ecosystem services, such as carbon
sequestration and associated biodiversity, with the ultimate goal of
identifying tree species that have both high economic and ecological value. It
is expected that the PhD student will also use a combination of greenhouse and
field experiments to assess key factors limiting tree establishment as well as
the resilience of different native tree species to climate change. Field work
for this project will be conducted in northern Borneo, Malaysia, within the
“INIKEA Sow-a-Seed” rain forest restoration project (https://sites.google.com/ ;
site/sowaseedproject). The successful candidate will spend up to five months a
year at the field site in Borneo.
The PhD student should start in April or May of 2018, but starting date is
flexible. This position is fully funded for four years with the expectation
that she or he will complete a PhD-degree within this time. There may be
potential to extend the length of the PhD contract with teaching, but the
successful candidate is expected to be primarily researched based. The PhD
student will be under the supervision of Niles Hasselquist
(https://nileshasselquist. weebly.com/) at the Department of Forest Ecology and
Management, SLU in Umeå, Sweden and will work closely within an international
group of researchers with diverse expertise.
SLU has an international character both when it comes to research and teaching.
The department of Forest Ecology and Management has a staff of 76 members, of
which 12 are professors. Our mission is to advance the understanding of forest
ecosystem processes and to assist in developing sustainable forest management
practices. For more information about the department please visit
http://www.slu.se/en/ departments/forest-ecology- management/.
Qualifications
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with good communication skills in
English, both orally and written, a strong work ethic, and someone who works
well independently and in a collaborative environment. We are searching for a
person with a MSc. in ecology, plant ecophysiology, forest science or a related
field. Previous experience working with plant functional traits, biodiversity
assessment and/or in tropical ecosystems is a merit. Experience with field data
collection, working in remote locations with little to no modern services,
analysis of large datasets and/or the use of R or other statistical programs is
preferred.
Contact and Application Information
The application should be written in English and include the following:
- CV
- Cover letter describing yourself and your motivation for applying for this
position- Short (max one page) description of your scientific background,
research interests and your match to the above mentioned qualifications
- Verified copies of graduation degrees, or equivalent, as well as other
relevant certificates (e.g. English knowledge if you did not do your previous
studies in Sweden or in a native English speaking country)
- Name and contact information of two professional references.
Please visit http://www.slu.se/en/ education/programmes-courses/ ;
postgraduate-studies/new-phd- student/Read-more/?sprak=e& Uid=2236 and click on
the link “Application Form” at the bottom on the page to apply for this
position. Apply no later than 2018-01-26. Evaluations will be based on the
application letter, references, interview and relevance of previous research
experiences.
For additional information about his position please contact Niles Hasselquist
(niles.hasselquist@xxxxxx).
