Uppsala University, Department of Ecology and Genetics

A position as a research associate in aquatic biogeochemistry is available at the Department of Ecology and Genetics, with the sub-department of Limnology. https://www.ieg.uu.se/limnology/research/

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

Project description: This project focuses on the biogeochemical cycling of organic matter in lake ecosystems. This study involves detailed characterization of organic matter using high resolution analytical methods and measurements of bacterial respiration and other indicators of water quality. Candidates with a general interest in ecology and the natural sciences, particularly freshwater lakes, streams and soils systems are encouraged to apply. Do you have good lab skills, attention to detail and experience with analytical chemistry are particularly well suited for this position.

Duties: The research associate will be trained and become responsible for preparing samples for detailed molecular analysis and running samples on a variety of standard instruments used to measure water quality. The position involves a fair amount of lab work, the organization and collection of data from instruments and data processing. All lab methods routinely used with standard protocols. Some lab methods will involve working in a contamination free environment with good attention to detail.

Qualifications required: A University degree/equivalent within a relevant area. Good lab skills and an interest in the ecology of lakes and carbon cycling. Ideally the candidate would have some experience in chemistry, specifically analytical chemistry, organic chemistry or biochemistry. Candidates must be able to express themselves fluently in spoken as well as written English.

Qualifications desired: Background in ecology and chemistry.

Position: The employment is a temporary position until 2019-08-31 at 100 %.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: Immediately or as agreed.

Application: The application should include 1) a letter of intent describing yourself, your research interests and why you want this position, 2) a description of your education with courses you have taken, 3) a CV and 4) the names and contact information to at least two reference persons (e-mail address and phone no.). 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: Researcher, Dolly Kothawala, dolly.kothawala@ebc.uu.se, +46 18 471 27 19.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 2019-06-26. UFV-PA 2019/2021 Interviews will take place during the application period.

Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? If so, you will find a lot of information about working and living in Sweden at www.uu.se/joinus. You are also welcome to contact International Faculty and Staff Services at ifss@uadm.uu.se.

Type of employment Special fixed-term employment
Employment expires 2019-08-31
Contract type Full time
First day of employment Immediately or as agreed.
Salary Individual salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Uppsala
County Uppsala län
Country Sweden
Reference number UFV-PA 2019/2021
Union representative
  • Seko Universitetsklubben, seko@uadm.uu.se
  • ST/TCO, tco@fackorg.uu.se
  • Saco-rådet, saco@uadm.uu.se
Published 05.Jun.2019
Last application date 26.Jun.2019 11:59 PM CEST

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