PhD student in ecology, with specialization in marine zooplankton ecology

Welcome to Linnaeus University! A place for knowledge, ideas and development. For growth potential and a belief in the future. In Småland and in the world.The Department of Biology and Environmental Science is part of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. The research activities within this multidisciplinary department include the areas of aquatic ecology, cell and organism biology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, environmental science and environmental engineering as well as zoonotic ecology.

Project title: Transfer of pigments and vitamins in the aquatic food web

The research project will assess how pigments and vitamins are produced and transferred in the aquatic food web. Focus will be on the functional role that zooplankton play for the transfer of these biomolecules. Several top predators in the Baltic Sea have been proposed to suffer from vitamin and/or pigment deficiency and the project aims to understand the factors regulating the transfer of these important biomolecules between trophic levels. The project will be affiliated with the Linnaeus University Centre for Ecology and Evolution in Microbial model Systems. More information can be found at: http://lnu.se/employee/samuel.hylander?l=en and http://lnu.se/lnuc/linnaeus-university-centre-for-ecology-and-evolution-in-microbial-model-systems?l=en

Required qualifications

Basic requirements for post-graduate studies are laid out in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen), Chapter 7.

Other grounds assessment

Documented evidence of research in zooplankton ecology, aquatic sampling and laboratory techniques, and experience of measurements in HPLC (high-pressure liquid chromatography) would be an advantage.

Applicants should also have sufficient knowledge of the English language to be able to read and write scientific texts. Driver’s license is an advantage.

The PhD studies are limited to 4 years (100%) but may be extended to 5 years through teaching at the undergraduate level. Successful completion of the post-graduate studies will lead to a PhD in Ecology with emphasis on marine zooplankton ecology. The position is located in Kalmar, Sweden.

For further information, please contact

Assistant Professor Samuel Hylander (samuel.hylander@lnu.se), +46-(0)480-447315; Head of Department Tommy Claesson (tommy.claesson@lnu.se), +46-(0)480-446238; or Personnel Officer Ulrika Petersson (ulrika.petersson@lnu.se), +46-(0)480-446996.

Union representatives may be contacted via the university switchboard at +46-772-288000.

Applications, you apply through www.lnu.se. Closing date for application is April 4, 2014. Mark your application with reference number PA 2014/126-2.2.1.

The application (in English) should contain a CV (with telephone and e-mail), documentation of exams and grades, a description of motivation and experiences relevant to the research project and any other documentation that the applicant would like to present. The candidates should also organize at least one letter of recommendation (with the authors telephone number and e-mail).
Please apply by clicking on the "Apply" button at the bottom of the ad. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached digitally in your application. The application and other documents to be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 24.00 on the closing day.