Post-doc position

Dnr 315-1103-09 Post-Doc position on the resilience of social-ecological forest systems The Mistra http://www.mistra.org program "Future Forests" invites applicants for a full-time postdoctoral position, one year with the possibility of extending to two years.The research program Future Forests http://www.futureforests.se started in January 2009 and has funding for four years, with a possibility for another four years.The program directly involves some 30 researchers from several Swedish universities and institutions, and also involve a large number of stakeholders.The program has the ambition to significantly improve the base of knowledge on the provision of ecosystem services from the forest landscape.The aim of the post-doc position is to contribute to the analyses of resilience and sustainability in large-scale social-ecological forest systems, with a particular focus on the whole of the Swedish forest sector.The work could, for instance, involve literature reviews, modelling, and/or stakeholder interviews, depending on the research profile of the successful candidate.The successful candidate is expected to work closely with colleagues from many disciplines within the program, and also to interact with stakeholders representing many interests.To qualify for this position you need a PhD degree in environmental sciences, forestry, or social sciences, preferably not more than three years old, and with a research experience in resilience or sustainability issues.Further, you need to show a strong track record of publications and an ability to work independently.The position will start as soon as possible, and will be placed in Umeå.For more information contact Prof.Jon Moen, Department of Ecology and Environmental Science, Umeå University, Sweden.You application, in English, must include a short summary (max.1 page) of your previous research experiences, your curriculum vitae, a maximum of three publications from refereed international journals, and names and contact details (telephone and email) of two suitable academic referee persons.Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.