Postdoctoral position in biogeochemistry

Umeå University - with its 33,000 students and over 4,000 employees - is an organisation in constant change and development.Umeå University conducts groundbreaking research within several areas - several in which we are among the best in the world - within others regarded as the leaders in Sweden.We are one of Sweden's largest providers of education and offer a broad and attractive range of courses and programmes.Our campus constitutes an inspiring environment for everyone that studies and works here.We wish to co-operate with companies and organisations throughout the Umeå region and all over the world.Postdoctoral position (1 year) in biogeochemistry at the Climate Impacts Research Centre, Abisko, Sweden The Climate Impacts Research Centre (CIRC) undertakes research on how climatic and environmental changes affect the environment in the north.CIRC is part of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Science at Umeå University www.emg.umu.se and stationed year-round in Abisko, Kiruna municipality.For more information see the CIRCs homepage: www.emg.umu.se/english/research/centres/climate-impact-research-centre--circ-.The holder of the position should carry out research on ecology/biogeochemistry on climate driven soil processes and their importance for the fate of carbon or contaminants in the arctic soil.Previous experience from decomposition experiments or contaminant tracing is an advantage, but not a prerequisite.The position is open for an outstanding scientist with a demonstrated record of achievements.Candidates should have a PhD, preferably not more than three years old, and documented research experience within the area of the position.The application can be submitted either electronically (MS Word or PDF format) or in hard-copy (two copies) form.Applications should include a curriculum vitae, transcripts of degree certificates, a statement of previous research achievements and teaching merits, a publication list and reprints/copies of published work numbered according to this list, a research plan (maximum 4 pages) and a list of reference persons.Note, in order to be considered, applications must include copies of reprints.The department encourages female applicants.Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.We look forward to receiving your application!