Researcher in Movement Ecology

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The research activities within the Department of Biology and Environmental Science include the areas of aquatic ecology, cell and organism biology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, environmental science and environmental engineering as well as zoonotic ecology. For more information see: Lnu.se and Lnu.se/en. 

Job description

The research project is part of a European Union H2020 funded project, where Linnaeus University works to assess migratory connectivity of waterfowl populations in Eurasia using analyses of remote animal telemetry data in order to evaluate the contribution of wild birds to the dissemination of avian influenza in a continental perspective. 

General requirements
To be qualified for the appointment, the candidate should possess a PhD in ecology with focus on movement ecology.   

Specific requirements refer to


• Experience of analyses of bird movement data
• Experience of analyses of epidemiological models and development of dispersal models
• High proficiency in written and spoken English. 

Assessment grounds


• Being able to solve problems.
• Have the ability to work independently as well as interact well in a research group.
• We attach great importance to personal suitability. 

Terms of employment

Employment and scope: 100 %, for 14 months. The employment is scheduled to start March 1, 2020, or as soon as the position can be filled.
Placement city: Kalmar, Sweden.


Contacts

Professor Jonas Waldenström (jonas.waldenstrom@lnu.se), +46-(0)70-2018218;
Head of Department Per-Eric Betzholtz (per-eric.betzholtz@lnu.se), +46-(0)480-446238;
HR partner Stiina Salmgren (stiina.salmgren@lnu.se), +46-(0)480-446406.

Union representatives may be contacted via the university switchboard at +46-(0)772-288000.

Application

The application (in English) should contain a CV (with telephone, e-mail, and details of referees), documentation of exams and grades, and a short description of motivation and experience relevant to the research project. Closing date for application is January 15, 2021. Mark your application with reference number 2020/964-2.2.1.


Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.

Please apply by clicking on the "Apply" button at the bottom of the ad. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached digitally in your application. The application and other documents to be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 24.00 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.