The Faculty of Science and Forestry at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (Forest soil science). The position is open to a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the project “Seasonality of root symbioses in boreal forests”, funded by the Academy of Finland.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- The tasks are planning, implementing and reporting experimental studies on the stress tolerance of ectomycorrhizal, arbuscular mycorrhizal and actinorhizal symbioses and their plant and microbial partners.
Requirements:
- Applicant must hold a doctoral degree in Forest Sciences, Biology, Environmental Sciences or a related field.
- Experience in some of the following is considered an asset: Experimenting with plants and their symbionts; root studies; microbiological laboratory work; microscopy; chemical analyses; ecophysiological measurements
- Publications in scientific journals.
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills
Duration: fixed term; 1 September 2019 to 31 May 2023
Applications:
Apply online and include the following appendices:
- CV
- List of publications
- Copies of the applicant’s academic degree certificates / diplomas, and copies of certificates / diplomas relating to the applicant’s language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas.
- Motivation letter (one page) indicating why he/she is interested in this research project and why he/she would be a suitable person for this position.
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| Organization | University of Eastern Finland (UEF) |
| Country | Finland |
| Fellowship Level | Postdoctoral |
| Subject areas | Forest Sciences, Biology, Environmental Sciences |
| Fellowship amount | Varies |
| Eligibility | PhD degree |
| Deadline | 30 July 2019 |
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