There is a 4 year PhD position in Marine Biology open in my group. Please find more information below and here:
https://www.su.se/english/about/working-at-su/phd
PhD student in Marine Biology
at the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences. Closing date: 23 February 2018.
At the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences at Stockholm University, research and education is conducted in an international environment. The subject areas are Ecology and Evolution, Ecotoxicology, Marine Biology, Plant Physiology and Plant Systematics. Some of the research has direct environmental and societal relevance and the approach is often broad and interdisciplinary. About 140 people are working at the Department, of which ca. 35 are teachers and researchers and 50 are PhD students.
Project description
The Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences invites applications for a four-year PhD position part of the project Molecular analysis of plankton food web interactions. The aim of this project is to understand how environmental factors affect the structure and function of planktonic food webs by using DNA sequencing. This project will focus on zooplankton interactions through in situ identification of dietary uptake using novel methods of metabarcoding and metagenomics. This knowledge will be used to investigate the response of food web structure and function to global and local environmental gradients in temperature, salinity, eutrophication, or others. The outcome of this research is expected to yield transformative insight on the dynamics of plankton food web interactions under environmental change. The student will conduct field surveys, laboratory experiments, molecular analysis, including DNA sequencing, bioinformatics and network modelling. The student will conduct the research at Stockholm University within the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences and has the opportunity to collaborate with other PhD students and participate in international collaborations within other projects.
The position will be based within a dynamic and active group working on current topics in aquatic ecology. We use a multi-disciplinary research approach, combining descriptive field studies, experimental and long-term ecological research to understand the consequences of environmental dynamics for food web processes and ecosystem functions. We offer state-of-the-art experimental and analytical facilities that allow properly addressing current ecological questions.
We are looking for a highly motivated and self-directed student with a strong interest in general ecological questions and great enthusiasm for scientific work. Ideally, the student will have knowledge in plankton ecology and experience in molecular analysis, culturing organisms, and field sampling. Good data analysis skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strong sense of determination to succeed, and the ability to express his or her ideas in English is further expected. The applicants should be willing to travel and spend periods in the field.
Qualification requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.
In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field of Marine Biology stipulates, that applicants must have completed at least 60 higher education credits in the second cycle of which 15 credits must be from a course in Marine Biology, and 30 credits from a project in Marine Biology. Applicants may also have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.
The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.
Selection
The criteria used in the selection for admittance to research training in Marine Biology are knowledge of theory and applications in the research field, knowledge with relevance for the research project; ability to communicate orally and in writing, knowledge of English, creativity, analytic competence, initiative, independence and collaboration ability. The assessment will be based on previous experience and grades, the quality of the degree project, references, relevant experience, interviews, and the candidate’s written motivation for seeking the position.
Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www.su.se/rules.
Terms of employment
Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.
The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.
Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.
Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
Contact
For more information, please contact project leader, Professor Monika Winder, telephone: +46 8 16 17 41, monika.winder@su.se.
Further information about the position can be obtained from the Subject Representative Professor Jonas Gunnarsson, telephone: +46 8 16 42 53, jonas.gunnarsson@su.se.
Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST and Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 20 00 (operator), seko@seko.su.se (SEKO), and PhD student representative, doktorandombud@sus.su.se
Application
Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system by clicking the “Apply” button. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. We recommend that you hand in your application, including necessary documents, in English.
Please include the following information with your application
- Your contact details and personal data
- Your highest university degree
- Your language skills
- Contact details for 2–3 reference persons
and, in addition, please include the following documents
- Cover letter (2-3 pages), containing
– Your expectations from, and intentions with the education
– Why you are interested in the specific project
– What makes you suitable for the specific project - CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
- Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
- Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files).
The instructions for applicants are available at: Instructions – Applicants.
You are welcome to apply!
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Closing date: 23/02/2018
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