Description of the subject area: Applications are encouraged for a 4-year PhD-student position focusing on how organic matter in water and sediment interact with organisms, and its role in large-scale ecosystem processes. The work will be performed within a multidisciplinary project on the role of inland waters in the global carbon cycle (https://www.wallenberg.com/kaw/en/research/they-are-seeking-knowledge-about-contributions-lakes-earths-greenhouse-gas-balance). Research questions include the connections between the composition of organic matter and of microbial communities. The student will work at the programs of limnology (http://www.ebc.uu.se/forskning/IEG/limno/) and analytical chemistry (http://www.kemi.uu.se/Research/research-programs/analytical-chemistry/), towards a degree including both subjects (licentiate and PhD in one of the two subjects, respectively). The PhD work includes experiments, largely in controlled systems in the field, as well as analysis by high-resolution mass spectrometry and data analysis.
Eligibility: To be eligible for a PhD-student position, the applicant must hold a University degree in natural sciences, engineering or similar, with a focus on biogeochemistry/aquatic ecology/limnology/water and environmental engineering and/or analytical chemistry or other relevant subjects. Special weight will be given to earlier experience in biogeochemistry, aquatic science, as well analytical chemistry and multivariate data analysis. Strong motivation, flexibility, and capacity to independent work are important qualities. The applicant must be proficient in spoken and written English. In filling this position the university aims to recruit the person who, in the combined evaluation of competence, skills and documented qualifications, is judged most suitable to carry out and develop the work-in-hand and to contribute to a positive development of the department.
Position: The postgraduate training comprises four years of full time studies. The position can be combined with up to 20 % of teaching assistantship, which will then prolong the position accordingly. More information about postgraduate studies at Uppsala University is available athttp://www.teknat.uu.se. Rules governing Ph.D. candidates are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, §§ 1-7.
How to apply: The application should be written in English and should include a short description of the applicant and his/her research interests. It should also include a CV, copies of relevant examination certificates, a copy of the undergraduate thesis (or a draft thereof), contact information (name, phone, email) for at least two reference persons as well as other relevant documents.
Uppsala University is striving to attain a more balanced gender distribution. Since most employees in this category are women, men are especially invited to apply for this position.
More information about the position can be obtained from Professor Lars Tranvik, tel. 018-471 2722, e-mail lars.tranvik<στο>ebc.uu.se, or Professor . Jonas Bergquist, tel. 018-4713675, e-mail jonas.bergquist<στο>kemi.uu.se.
Your are welcome to submit your application no later than January 23, 2015, UFV-PA 2014/3641. Use the link below to access the application form.
In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
Application Deadline : 23 January 2015