Application Deadline: February 15, 2011
Announced by the Department of Ecology and Environmental Science (EMG) www.emg.umu.se
A PhD position (4 years) in the project “Biotic resistence in fish communities” is available.
Project description
There is large variation between natural communities in their susceptibility to invasions, and we have a poor understanding of the underlying mechanisms. In this project we use information about >1200 introductions of fish species to Swedish lakes to examine what properties of ecological communities that make them resistant to invasive species. The project will generate knowledge that can be used in management, but there is also a strong focus on development of general theory within this field. More information is found at: www.emg.umu.se/english/research/research-projects/biotic-resistence/?
A PhD education is 4 years (48 months) and the PhD-student will get a formal position at the start of the project (Swe: doktorandanställning). Up to 10 % as teaching assistant may be included in the position (then the position will be extended accordingly).
Requirements
The recruitment procedure for the position is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen Chapter 5 and 7). Prerequisites include either i) 240 ECTS credits (Swe. högskolepoäng) of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level), or ii) 120 Swedish (old) credits (Swe. poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence.
The successful applicant should have good ability to write and speak in English, creativity, power of initiative, independence and ability to collaborate. Evaluations will be based on results on University courses, quality of master’s thesis, references, interviews and the letter of intent.
Application
The application should include a short description of your research interests and why you are interested in the position, CV, certificates from higher education, copies of Bachelors/Masters thesis, and contact information for 3 reference persons. The application may be written in English or Swedish.
For more information, contact Professor Göran Englund, at goran.englund@emg.umu.se.
Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.
The procedure for recruitment for the position is in accordance with the
Higher Education Ordinance (chapt. 12, 2 §) and the decision regarding the position cannot be appealed.
Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format. Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-1120-10, should be sent to jobb@umu.se (state the reference number as subject) or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive February 15, 2011 at the latest.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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10 Dec 2010
[Sweden Scholarships]: PhD Position in Systematics Biology at Uppsala Unviersity
Application Deadline: 20th December, 2010
Uppsala University, Sweden hereby declares the following position to be open for application:
PhD student position in Biology with specialization in Systematics
At the Department of Organism Biology, UU, Sweden.
Starting date: As agreed upon, preferably as soon as possible.
This PhD project is an interdisciplinary project, which aims at investigating pollination mechanisms in gymnosperms, mainly Ephedra (Gnetales), from an evolutionary perspective. Pollen transfer, pollen-ovule interactions, ovule defence, and their impact on evolution and species richness will be studied for species with biotic and abiotic pollination. The project includes research and training in physiological, morphological and molecular laboratory techniques, data analyses and presentation of results (scientific publications and oral presentations). Longer periods of field work and laboratory work outside of Sweden will probably be included. The PhD project is a part of Catarina Rydin’s research program, which focuses on phylogenetic and evolutionary patterns in extant and extinct seed plants (see for example, Rydin et al., 2002, 2010; Rydin & Friis 2010).
The ideal candidate should have a Master of Science in Biology (or similar), preferably with emphasis on plant systematics. Priority will be given to students who, in addition have taken courses in ecology and/or plant physiology and statistics at advanced undergraduate level. The project will require an independent and dedicated person, proficient in both written and spoken English. He/she should work well as part of a team but also independently. In filling this position the university aims to recruit the person who, in the combined evaluation of competence, skills and documented qualifications, is judged most suitable to carry out and develop the work-in-hand and to contribute to a positive development of the department.
The PhD-student position is a 4-year appointment and the candidate will primarily devote her/his time to own research studies. Other departmental work, such as educational or administrative can be part of the position (max 20 %). The applicant must be eligible for PhD studies at Uppsala University. Local guidelines at Uppsala University determine the salary levels.
The application should be written in English and should include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, addresses and phone numbers of two reference persons and copies of the diploma and the master thesis (“examensarbete”). The letter of intent (no more than one page) should describe yourself, your scientific/educational background, and your interest in and competence for the position.
More information about the position can be obtained from Dr. Catarina Rydin, e-mail: catarina.rydin@ebc.uu.se, Phone. 018-471 27 70. Union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco-rådet, Phone, 018-471 53 80 och Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, Phone, 018-471 19 96, Stefan Djurström, Seko, Phone, 018-471 33 15.
The application should be sent, preferably by e-mail to: registrator@uu.se, or by fax +46-18471 2000, or by mail to: Registrar´s Office, Uppsala University, Box 256, SE-751 05 UPPSALA, Sweden. In any correspondence please use the reference number UFV-PA 2010/3164. Application deadline on 20 December, 2010.
Source: http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/3164PhD.html
Uppsala University, Sweden hereby declares the following position to be open for application:
PhD student position in Biology with specialization in Systematics
At the Department of Organism Biology, UU, Sweden.
Starting date: As agreed upon, preferably as soon as possible.
This PhD project is an interdisciplinary project, which aims at investigating pollination mechanisms in gymnosperms, mainly Ephedra (Gnetales), from an evolutionary perspective. Pollen transfer, pollen-ovule interactions, ovule defence, and their impact on evolution and species richness will be studied for species with biotic and abiotic pollination. The project includes research and training in physiological, morphological and molecular laboratory techniques, data analyses and presentation of results (scientific publications and oral presentations). Longer periods of field work and laboratory work outside of Sweden will probably be included. The PhD project is a part of Catarina Rydin’s research program, which focuses on phylogenetic and evolutionary patterns in extant and extinct seed plants (see for example, Rydin et al., 2002, 2010; Rydin & Friis 2010).
The ideal candidate should have a Master of Science in Biology (or similar), preferably with emphasis on plant systematics. Priority will be given to students who, in addition have taken courses in ecology and/or plant physiology and statistics at advanced undergraduate level. The project will require an independent and dedicated person, proficient in both written and spoken English. He/she should work well as part of a team but also independently. In filling this position the university aims to recruit the person who, in the combined evaluation of competence, skills and documented qualifications, is judged most suitable to carry out and develop the work-in-hand and to contribute to a positive development of the department.
The PhD-student position is a 4-year appointment and the candidate will primarily devote her/his time to own research studies. Other departmental work, such as educational or administrative can be part of the position (max 20 %). The applicant must be eligible for PhD studies at Uppsala University. Local guidelines at Uppsala University determine the salary levels.
The application should be written in English and should include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, addresses and phone numbers of two reference persons and copies of the diploma and the master thesis (“examensarbete”). The letter of intent (no more than one page) should describe yourself, your scientific/educational background, and your interest in and competence for the position.
More information about the position can be obtained from Dr. Catarina Rydin, e-mail: catarina.rydin@ebc.uu.se, Phone. 018-471 27 70. Union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco-rådet, Phone, 018-471 53 80 och Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, Phone, 018-471 19 96, Stefan Djurström, Seko, Phone, 018-471 33 15.
The application should be sent, preferably by e-mail to: registrator@uu.se, or by fax +46-18471 2000, or by mail to: Registrar´s Office, Uppsala University, Box 256, SE-751 05 UPPSALA, Sweden. In any correspondence please use the reference number UFV-PA 2010/3164. Application deadline on 20 December, 2010.
Source: http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/3164PhD.html
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