1 doktorand i Ekologi

Effects of management practices on soil biota and associated ecosystem services
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Kvalifikationer: Applicants should hold a Masters degree (or equivalent) in biology, agronomy, environmental science or similar subjects with specialization in ecology, and should be interested in combining basic and applied ecology. Advanced level courses in community, food web, population and landscape ecology, soil and insect ecology are meriting, as is experience in ecological field work involving soil biota. Skills in planning, executing, and reporting experimental data scientifically and popularly are meriting, as is experience with statistical and/or bioinformatic analysis. The applicant should have the ability to work both independently and in a team. Personal qualities are of high importance. We promote international collaborations and the exchange of personnel and encourage PhD students to include a prolonged stay with a research team abroad. Proven ability to communicate excellently in written and spoken English is essential (with proof either from Swedish gymnasium (equivalent), TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge ESOL). Field work will take place in multiple locations in Sweden, and a driving license is therefore required. The University strives to achieve an even gender balance. Therefore, applications from women, as well as from men, are encouraged.

A person has basic eligibility for third level education if he or she has taken a second level qualification or has completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 higher education credits at second level.

Selection among applicants meeting the requirements is made with reference to written application including curriculum vitae, copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records, one copy of the dissertation for masters or undergraduate degree, a list of at least two references familiar with the applicant's qualifications, certified knowledge of the English language, an interview, and potential further exercises defined during the interview process.