PhD position in Limnology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Ecology and Genetics is an international environment with staff and students from all over the world. Our research spans from evolutionary ecology and genetics to studies of ecosystems. For more information, see www.ieg.uu.se. The program of Limnology are looking for a PhD student.

Project description: This project is about causes and consequences of algal blooms of Gonyostomum semen in lakes. These topics will be addressed by laboratory and field experiments as well as processing of data from public data bases. The project is a collaboration with Lund University and parts of the studies may therefore be conducted in Lund.

Duties: PhD studies in Limnology, practical aspects as well as theoretical aspects.

Qualifications required: To be eligible for a PhD-student position the applicant must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in Limnology or a related subject. Great emphasis will be placed on personal ability such as motivation, dedication, creativity, curiosity and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are important qualities. Candidates must have good ability in spoken as well as written English and Swedish.

Qualifications desired: Experience of experimental work with limnic microorganisms is a merit.

Position: The graduate program covers four years of full-time study. The position can be combined with teaching or other duties at the department (maximum 20%), which prolongs the employment with the corresponding time. The salary will be set according to local agreements. Rules governing PhD candidates are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala university's rules and guidelines http://regler.uu.se/search/?hits=30&languageId=1&search-language_en=English. More information about postgraduate studies at Uppsala University is available at www.teknat.uu.se/education/postgraduate/.

Access: March 1, 2018 or as agreed.

Application: The application should include Example: 1) a letter of intent describing yourself, your research interests and motivation of why you want to do a PhD, why you are suitable for the position, 2) your CV, 3) a short description of your education, 4) a copy of your master degree and course grades, 5) the names and contact information to at least two reference persons (e-mail address and phone no.), 6) a copy of your master thesis and 7) publications produced. The application should be written in English.

Uppsala University aims for gender balance and diversity in all activities in order to achieve a higher quality at all levels of the organization. We therefore welcome applicants of any gender and with different birth background, functionality and life experience.

For further information about the position please contact 
Professor Eva Lindström, tel 018-4716497, Eva.Lindstrom@ebc.uu.se.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than February 15 2018, UFV-PA 2017/4810.