Postdoctoral position (2 years) in Ecology 2369 views

The Department of Ecology and Environmental Science at Umeå University is inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher in ecology that will work with the importance of climate and herbivory for vegetation composition in the Arctic in time and space. The project is a part of the international Biodiversa project called “Future ArcTic Ecosystems (FATE)”. The position is expected to start February 1, 2020 or according to agreement.

About the Project:

• This project will investigate contemporary effects of herbivore populations and climate change on Arctic vegetation and, in collaboration with other researcher in FATE, provide that in a form that can be used for interpreting the drivers of past ecosystem changes.
• The postdoc is expected to conduct fieldwork, analyse data and write scientific papers within the subject of the project presented above.
• The position is full time for two years.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should have a PhD in Ecology or a related field.
• Candidate should have completed doctoral degree a maximum of three (3) years before the end of the application period, unless special circumstances exist.
• A highly creative and highly motivated person with a strong publication record, strong statistical modelling skills, and good oral and written communication skills in English would have an advantage.
• Candidate should be able to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Prior experience of working with effects of herbivores on vegetation, Arctic ecosystems or climate niche modelling is regarded as merits.

Applications:

Application to be submitted online (in Swedish or English), should include:

• A personal cover letter including a description over why candidate is interested in this position and how he/she can contribute to the research group (max two pages).
• CV including list of publications.
• A copy of PhD thesis and relevant publications (max five pages).
• A copy of doctoral degree certificate and other relevant degree certificates.
• Names and contact details of three reference persons.