PhD student position

Umeå University, in northern Sweden, is a dynamic university with ca.3 800 employees and more than 29,000 students, of which 1,300 are in PhD programs.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.PhD student position The objective of this PhD project is to study the effects of nitrogen deposition and air temperature on pelagic energy mobilization in boreal lakes.The work will include intensive lake sampling and field experiments conducted in southern and central northern parts of Sweden.The research will be conducted within the LEREC (Lake Ecosystems Response to Environmental Change) which stresses the necessity to integrate new biogeochemical and ecological concepts in lake ecosystems research.Further information on ongoing projects of the research group can be found at www.emg.umu.se/lerec.To qualify for the position you need a Bachelor university degree, typically with a minimum of 120 ECTS in a field relevant to environmental science (e.g.physical geography, biology).Advanced courses in aquatic ecology, aquatic chemistry, aquatic ecosystems, and limnology or the equivalent is desirable.Experience in microscopic identification and counting of phytoplankton and bacteria, as well as experience of primary and bacterial production measurements 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 (48 months); the first half as "utbildningsbidrag" and the second half as "doktorandtjänst".The application should include a Curriculum Vitae, a short description of experiences that make you suitable for the position and why you are interested, copies of degree certificates from higher education, relevant publications, and contact information of at least two academic references.For more information, contact Dr.Application will be discarded or, of the applicant wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled.Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-1433-07 should be sent to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden, to arrive the 21th of May, 2007 at the latest.We look forward to receiving your application!