Department of Phycial Geography. Closing date: 8 October 2021.
The Department of Physical Geography is one of the major departments
within the Faculty of Science. The department has approximately 115
employees and educates approximately 1 000 students annually. Education
is oriented towards geography, geosciences, biology-earth sciences, and
environmental protection and environmental management. The main research
areas are: Landscape, Evironment and Geomatics, Climate Science and
Quaternary Geology, Geomorphology and Glaciology, and Water, Permafrost
and Environmental systems.
The PhD project focuses on modelling ecosystem processes and in
particular microbial-plant interactions. Microbial processes have
global-scale impacts, including climate regulation and provision of
nutrients to plants, but how microbes and microbial-plant interactions
respond to changes in soil resources remains challenging to understand
and quantify with models. We thus need to improve the predictability of
carbon and nutrient cycling. To address these challenges, this PhD
project will explore theoretical approaches towards a holistic
description of how microbial-plant interactions shape ecosystem
dynamics.
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, and to
fulfil the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field of
physical geography, the candidate for this position should have acquired
a total of 240 higher education credits (of which at least 60 at
advanced level), or acquired in some alternative fashion, the equivalent
knowledge in geoscience, environmental science or other relevant
natural or engineering science. The qualification requirements must be
met by the deadline for applications.
Selection
The selection among
the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from
the training. The following criteria will be used to assess this
capacity: the candidates’ documented knowledge in the relevant field of
research, written and oral proficiency in English, the capacity for
analytical thinking, the ability to collaborate, as well as creativity,
initiative, and independence. 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.
Specifically, the candidate should be interested in developing theory
and linking models and empirical data in the context of soil and
ecosystem biogeochemical cycles (especially microbial-plant
interactions). Proven experience in developing mathematical models
(e.g., dynamical system theory, mass and energy balance equations), and
working knowledge of Matlab, R, Python, Mathematica, or other
programming languages for model implementation are required. A MSc
thesis or any publications demonstrating these mathematical and
modelling skills is a merit.
Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www.su.se/rules and regulations.
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 Stefano Manzoni, phone +46 764 96 09 52, stefano.manzoni@natgeo.su.se.
Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, 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. It is the responsibility of
the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance
with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted
before the deadline.
Please include the following information with your application
- Your contact details and personal data
- Your highest degree
- Your language skills
- Contact details for 2–3 references
and, in addition, please include the following documents
- Cover letter
- CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
- Project proposal presenting the applicant’s view on:
– state of the art on the project topic described in the advertisement (max half page)
– knowledge gaps that need to be addressed (max half page)
– proposed approach to fill the identified gaps and how it is related
to the applicant’s knowledge/expertise and previous experiences (max one
page) - Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
- Letters of recommendation (no more than 6 files)
- Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files).
The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.
You are welcome to apply!
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society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.
Closing date: 08/10/2021
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