PhD student position

Umeå University, in northern Sweden, is a dynamic university with ca.4,200 employees and more than 28,000 students, of which 1,300 are in PhD programs.Umeå University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Umeå, which are situated at the same campus area, have a strong focus in environmental sciences.This position will strengthen and develop research in environmental science within the Department of Ecology and Environmental Science at Umeå University, Sweden.Currently, the department has about 55 PhD researchers and 60 PhD students (for more information see the department's homepage: <www.emg.umu.se/forskning/index_eng.html>.The department invites applications to PhD student position The research of Dr.Folmer Bokma focuses on the relation between micro- and macroevolution, combining theoretical models and computation-intensive analytics with population genetics.In the build-up of the research group, we are looking for a highly motivated PhD student.To qualify for the position you need a Bachelor university degree, typically with a minimum of 120 ECTS in biology.Advanced courses in ecology, evolutionary biology or the equivalent are desirable.Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.The procedure for recruitment for the position is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen chpts.5 and 9).The position is available for a four-year period Further information on ongoing projects of the research group can be found at www.emg.umu.se/research/macroevolution/. Further information for the position can be obtained from Dr.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 313-2209-06 should be sent to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive July 17th, 2006 at the latest.