PhD scholarship: Forest Ecology and Forest History 1246 views

The Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA) at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) have a vacant 3-year PhD position related to Forest Ecology and Forest History. The PhD project is based on collaboration between MINA and a strategic institutional program at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO).

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Dendrochronological studies.
• Soil charcoal analysis and basic pollen analysis.
• Determination of soil carbon stocks.
• Identification and registration of boreal forest plants and fungi.
• Exploring links between contemporary biodiversity, forest history, and soil carbon stocks.
• Dissemination of results.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must meet the conditions defined for admission to a PhD program at NMBU.
• Applicant must have an academically relevant education corresponding to a five-year Norwegian degree program, where 120 credits are at master’s degree level
• Applicant must have a documented strong academic background from previous studies and be able to document proficiency in both written and oral English.
• Applicant must have relevant master degree in Ecology, Biology, Forest Science, or similar, with good results.
• Fundamental knowledge in boreal forest ecology.
• Ability to work independently as well as the ability to cooperate under varying conditions (e.g. under field- and lab conditions).
• High work capacity and driving license.

Applications:

Apply online and include the following:

• A letter of intent
• CV
• Full publication list
• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts of academic records (all certified)
• A list of two persons who may act as references (with phone numbers and e-mail addresses).
• Publications should be included electronically