PhD student in wetland hydrologyPublished: 2023-03-14 Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 54,000 students, more than 7,500 employees and a turnover of around SEK 8 billion.
The Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University is Sweden"s largest and most versatile department of its kind with approximately 250 employees. Our activities are interdisciplinary and combine natural science and technology with social science. We have research programs in air, water and landscape science (LUVAL); geophysics; natural resources and sustainable development; mineralogy, petrology and tectonics; paleobiology, and wind energy. By investigating the history of Earth, we understand how our planet has developed over time and how sustainable development benefits from this knowledge. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University Duties Restoration of drained wetlands is a global goal because of its many benefits for society, among them enhanced biodiversity, carbon sequestration and water security. However, there is limited knowledge on how restoration affects the hydrological functioning of peatlands under varying spatiotemporal conditions. Requirements To meet the entry requirements for doctoral studies, you must
Applicants must fulfill the above requirements before the admission can be started. You must have good skills in oral and written English. Strong fieldwork, data processing and numerical skills are a prerequisite. The candidate also needs to possess a valid EU class B driver’s license at the start of fieldwork. Additional qualifications Prior experience with hydrological modelling, GIS, fieldwork, wetland hydro-biogeochemistry and coding (e.g., Matlab, R) are highly advantageous. Evidence of analytical and collaborative skills, creativity, initiative and independence will also be considered in the ranking of candidates. Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines. The application should be written in English and should contain:
About the employment The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date 01-06-2023 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala For further information about the position, please contact: Thomas Grabs, thomas.grabs@geo.uu.se Please submit your application by 17 April 2023, UFV-PA 2022/993. Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? Find out more about what it´s like to work and live in Sweden. Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Placement: Department of Earth Sciences Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position Pay: Fixed salary Number of positions: 1 Working hours: 100% Town: Uppsala County: Uppsala län Country: Sweden Union representative: ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se Number of reference: UFV-PA 2023/993 Last application date: 2023-04-17
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