PhD student position

PhD student position Coexistence patterns in size-structured mixed competition/predation systems The Department of Ecology and Environmental Science has about 170 members including 50 PhD students (for more information see the department's homepage: www.emg.umu.se/index_eng.html.See also the International office: www.umu.se/international_office/ for a general presentation of Umeå and the University.The position mainly involves experimental studies in laboratory systems but also theoretical and large scale field comparative studies can also be included.Applications in 2 copies should include a short description of your research interests and why you are interested in the position, list of qualifications, attested copies of certificates from university education and copies of publications including Bachelor's/Masters' thesis.To qualify for this position you need a Bachelor university degree, typically with a minimum of 120 ECTS in biology.Advanced courses in ecology or the equivalent are desirable.The procedure for recruitment for the PhD position is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen kap. 5 och 9).The position is available for a four-year period (48 months) of research.Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled.Your complete application, marked with reference number 315-86-09 should be sent to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive March 10, 2009 at the latest.We look forward receiving your application!