2 PhD students in ecology

Umeå University, in northern Sweden, is a dynamic university with ca.3,800 employees and more than 29,000 students.The Department of Ecology and Environmental Science has about 160 members including 55 PhD researchers and 55 PhD students (for more information see the department's homepage: www.emg.umu.se/forskning/index_eng.html. Department of Aquaculture, SLU, ( From January 1st, 2007 an integrated part of the Department of wildlife, fish, and environmental studies) We are involved in basic fish biology research in the areas of ecology, physiology and genetics.We apply new knowledge in fish management programs on both cultured and wild fish.www.vabr.slu.se Umeå Marine Sciences Centre (UMSC) is a centre unit at Umeå University, with research, teaching environmental control and analysis and information related to the marine environment, especially in the Gulf of Bothnia.Around 25 people have their daily work at UMSC and the modern field station in Norrbyn, ca 40 km south of Umeå.For more information see www.umf.umu.se.2 PhD students in ecology with immediate or agreed admission.Global climate change has been predicted to cause increasing precipitation in northern Europe.The inflow of dissolved organic carbon and inorganic nutrients to coastal sea areas will thus increase.It is possible that such changes may cause decreased phytoplankton production, increased bacterial production and decreased fish production in the Baltic Sea.We are looking for two PhD-students who will work within this scientific field.The projects will contribute to the understanding and prediction of climate related changes of the productivity and biodiversity in the sea. The position is available for a four-year period (48 months) of research.To qualify for the position you need a Bachelor university degree, typically with a minimum of 120 ECTS in biology.Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.The procedure for recruitment for the PhD position is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen kap. 5 and 9). The application should include a Curriculum Vitae, a short description of experience that make you suitable for the position and why you are interested, copies of degree certificates from higher education, relevant publication, and contact information of at least two academic references. For more information, contact Dr.See also the department's homepage: www.emg.umu.se. Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled.