Postdoc in aquatic biogeochemistry

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Uppsala Postdoc in aquatic biogeochemistry - Aquatic assessment in a changing climate SLU develops the understanding and sustainable use of biological natural resources.This is achieved through research, teaching, environmental monitoring and assessment and information extension.SLU has 3 000 employees, 4 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students.Main campuses are located at Alnarp, Skara, Uppsala and Umeå.www.slu.se www.ma.slu.se The Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment (www.ma.slu.se) has a unique national responsibility for assessing the condition of Swedish surface waters with respect to both water chemistry and the aquatic biota.The mission of the department is to provide the knowledge about human impacts on aquatic ecosystems that society needs to achieve its environmental goals for surface waters.This mission involves the design and implementation of long-term surveillance programs across a range of spatial and temporal scales, studies of the chemical and ecological processes underlying environmental change, as well as the knowledge and tools needed to interpret environmental data and assess management alternatives. Work description: The weakly buffered, nutrient poor freshwaters of the boreal landscape are sensitive to environmental impact.Decades of acidification altered many lake and stream ecosystems.Major reductions in acid deposition have led to widespread signs of recovery.However, a changing climate is also influencing surface waters, and is itself a new threat to aquatic biodiversity via climate change impacts on water quality, including the effects of land use changes related to climate change. Several decades of water chemistry time-series from the national monitoring programs for lakes and streams together with climate data, are a valuable data-source for studying the impacts of a change in deposition and weather conditions on water quality.From this, conclusions can be drawn on how climate change and associated land use changes will affect water quality. We are seeking a post-doctoral researcher who will use the long-term time series of water chemistry to explore the effects from changes in deposition and weather. Applicants should hold a PhD in aquatic geochemistry or equivalent.Background in studies of time series of water chemistry, statistics, modelling and assessment tools is meriting. To be appointed as a postdoc, applicants should have been awarded her/his PhD no more than three years ago at the time of application.Applicant awarded a PhD degree more than three years ago can be appointed as a researcher.The position is full-time and will be granted for a period of two years, starting as soon as possible.SLU is an equal opportunity employer.