08 Postdoctoral Fellowships at Umeå University, Sweden
Are you holding PhD degree and looking for Postdoctoral Fellowships? Umeå University, Sweden invites multiple online application for Postdoctoral Fellowships in various research areas. Candidates interested in Postdoctoral Fellowships can check the details and may apply as soon as possible.
Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37 000 students and about 4 700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. And the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture.
The ongoing societal transformation and large green investments in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, conducting research about – and in the middle of – a society in transition is what it is all about. But also about delivering education to enable regions to expand quickly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is built.
1. Postdoctoral Position
Summary of Postdoctoral Fellowship:
The Postdoc is expected to conduct independent historical research. In addition to research, part of the job consists in contributing to the research environment by actively participating in the historical research seminar and other research activities. Certain administrative tasks related to research activities might occur.
Project description
The research within the field of History contains social history, political history, population history, history of education, Sami history, military history, history of emotions and gender history. Read more of the research environment: https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-historical-philosophical-and-religious-studies/research/our-research-subjects/history/
Job description
The Postdoc is expected to conduct independent historical research. In addition to research, part of the job consists in contributing to the research environment by actively participating in the historical research seminar and other research activities. Certain administrative tasks related to research activities might occur.
Qualifications
In order to be appointed as a postdoctoral fellow, it is required to have completed a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree within history. This qualification requirement must be fulfilled no later than at the time of the employment decision.
To be appointed under the postdoctoral agreement, priority should be given to candidates who completed their doctoral degree, according to what is stipulated in the paragraph above, no later than three years prior. If there are special reasons, candidates who completed their doctoral degree prior to that may also be eligible. Special reasons include absence due to illness, parental leave, appointments of trust in trade union organizations, military service, or similar circumstances, as well as clinical practice or other forms of appointment/assignment relevant to the subject area.
Postdoctoral fellows who are to teach or supervise must have taken relevant courses in teaching and learning in higher education.
A precondition is that the applicant has not previously been employed as a postdoctoral fellow at Umeå University for more than a year within the same or equivalent discipline.
Both good writing and oral communication skills in English as well as good ability to work with others, are requirements for this position.
In the assessment of candidates, special importance will primarily be laid to the scientific merits of the candidates and then to the quality and feasibility of the research plan. In assessing the feasibility of the research plan, importance will be laid to how well the research proposed fits with the research environment in history at the department, and to the degree to which the research competence already available at the department would support this research.
Application
The application must include:
- A brief description of the research interests and the reason for applying for the position
- CV
- List of publications (3-5 most relevant works, the thesis included)
- Copies of the PhD certificate and other relevant degrees
- Contact details of two reference persons
- Research plan, which describes the research to be carried out during the postdoctoral position (3-5 pages)
The application must be submitted through the electronic recruitment system Varbi no later than August 15, 2023.
Further information
The Postdoc is a two years’ full-time position (100%) starting on the 1st of November 2023 unless otherwise agreed. The candidate selected is required to be present in the environment to a high extent.
There are currently fewer female than male teachers and researchers in history, and we therefore especially encourage female candidates to apply.
For more information about the employment, contact Professor Åsa Karlsson Sjögren (+46-90 786 62 48, asa.karlsson.sjogren@umu.se) or Head of department, Jonas Nilsson (+46-90 786 99 90, jonas.nilsson@umu.se).
For information on the department, see https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-historical-philosophical-and-religious-studies/
We look forward to receiving your application!
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Admission
November 1, 2023 or by agreement
Application deadline
2023-08-15
Registration number
AN 2.2.1-675-23
Contact
Jonas Nilsson, Head of department
+4690-7869990,jonas.nilsson@umu.se
Åsa Karlsson Sjögren , Professor
+4690-7866248,asa.karlsson.sjogren@umu.se
Application Deadline: 2023-08-15
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2. Postdoctoral Position
Summary of Postdoctoral Fellowship:
We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist who is qualified to contribute their special expertise in analytical biochemistry and biostatistics. We seek to map environmental light doses across day-night phases that make large contributions to photoperiodic pupil sensitivity and differential RNA expression levels. The work shall address sleep and affective susceptibilities to better understand the aetiology of affective disorders.
Application Deadline: 2023-06-20
Qualification requirements
A person who has completed a doctoral degree or a foreign qualification deemed to be the equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time at which the appointment decision is made. Since appointment as a postdoctoral researcher is a career-development position for junior researchers, we are primarily interested in applicants who completed their doctoral degree no more than three years before the application deadline, unless there are special reasons (for example parental leave).
The doctoral degree must be trained in a biochemistry, molecular biology or related field of life science and has acquired biostatistical skills. Requirements include relevant research results, as evidenced by first authorship of publication that present ground-breaking research results or innovative data-driven methods. Further requirements are:
- Competence in gene expression assays, real-time RT-PCR
- Proficient in computational modelling, circular data statistics, nested design and inverse probability weighting methods
- Proven experience and competence in human research, including interpersonal communication with young children
- Proficient in Swedish and English
- Strong follow through skills and ability to proactively identify and solve problems; demonstrated initiative is imperative
Additional desirables requirements
Interest in subarctic climate and mental health Knowledge of molecular chrono-medicine Strong technical skills with great attention to detail Proficiency in a programming language
More information about the position
The appointment is a full-time, fixed-term position for two years in accordance with the terms of contract for fixed-term employment as a postdoctoral researcher from 1 August 2023.
More information about the groups’ research can be found on our websites:
https://www.umu.se/en/staff/katharina-wulff/
http://www.katlab.org/
https://www.northpop.se/en/home-2/
Application
The application must include:
- A brief description of your research interests and a statement describing why you are interested in the position.
- CV
- List of publications
- Degree certificate from doctoral studies and other relevant degrees
- Contact details of two reference persons
The application must be written in English. The application must be made via our e-recruitment system Varbi and must be received by 20 June 2023.
Other information
For additional information about the position, please contact Katharina Wulff, katharina.wulff@umu.se
We look forward to receiving your application.
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Admission
enligt överenskommelse
Application deadline
2023-06-20
Registration number
AN 2.2.1-985-23
Contact
Katarina Wulff
katharina.wulff@umu.se
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3. Postdoctoral Position
Summary of Postdoctoral Fellowship:
We are an interdisciplinary team of experimentalists, analysts and modellers, who work together closely to address important questions of malaria parasite development and transmission. We are now looking for an experimental geneticist for projects funded by the European Research Council and the Wallenberg Foundation. Aim of the position is to study the biology of sexual development and transmission of malaria parasite and their interactions with the vector. We seek to gain a genome-level mechanistic understanding of malaria transmission to get at the questions of vector competence and develop transmission blocking strategies.
Application Deadline: 2023-06-19
Project description and work tasks
We are an interdisciplinary team of experimentalists, analysts and modellers, who work together closely to address important questions of malaria parasite development and transmission. We are now looking for an experimental geneticist for projects funded by the European Research Council and the Wallenberg Foundation. Aim of the position is to study the biology of sexual development and transmission of malaria parasite and their interactions with the vector. We seek to gain a genome-level mechanistic understanding of malaria transmission to get at the questions of vector competence and develop transmission blocking strategies.
Qualifications
To be appointed under the postdoctoral agreement, the postdoc is required to have completed a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree. This qualification requirements must be fulfilled no later than at the time of the appointment decision.
To be appointed under the postdoctoral agreement, priority should be given to candidates who completed their doctoral degree, according to what is stipulated in the paragraph above, no later than three years prior. If there are special reasons, candidates who completed their doctoral degree prior to that may also be eligible. Special reasons include absence due to illness, parental leave, appointments of trust in trade union organisations, military service, or similar circumstances, as well as clinical practice or other forms of appointment/assignment relevant to the subject area. Post docs who are to teach or supervise must have taken relevant courses in teaching and learning in higher education.
Doctoral degree should be within molecular biology or a related experimental life science.
You should be experienced in identifying gene functions through experimental genetics and cell
biological approaches. You have an appreciation of global transcriptomic or proteomic data or other omics approaches. The willingness to work with a rodent model is essential. You should have a strong relevant research output, as evidenced by first authorship on publications presenting new research findings or molecular biology tools.
To be eligible, candidates must be fluent in spoken and written English. Since our projects are
collaborative, candidates need to be able to work productively also in a team. Excellent communication skills are required for interacting effectively with colleagues and peers, including colleagues from complementary research fields.
Knowledge of molecular parasitology or rodent research models would be advantages. Evidence of productive work in an interdisciplinary environment would be an advantage, as would be hands-on experience in single cell or omics approaches.
Application
The application should include:
- A personal cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position, how you can contribute to the project and in which direction you may want to develop your research (no more than 2 A4 pages).
- A curriculum vitae (CV) that documents academic education and past and previous employments.
- Your publication list
- .Copy of doctoral degree and other relevant degree certificates.
- Names and contact details with e-mail addresses of two or three academic references.
The application must be written in English (preferably) or Swedish. The application is made through our electronic recruitment system, Varbi, 19 of June 2023 at the latest.
We look forward to recieve your application!
More about us
For additional information, visit our lab page https://billkerlab.org, or contact Oliver Billker (oliver.billker@umu.se).
The Department provides a vibrant interfaculty research environment and there is access to a wide range of state-of-the-art imaging, metabolomics, genomics and screening facilities. You will join a research team that is part of the Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS), which is internationally well-connected through the EMBL Nordic Partnership for Molecular Medicine. For more information about the Department visit our website www.umu.se/en/department-of-molecular-biology/.
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Admission
As soon as possible upon agreement
Application deadline
2023-06-19
Registration number
AN 2.2.1-790-23
Contact
Oliver Billker, professor
oliver.billker@umu.se
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4. Postdoctoral Position
Summary of Postdoctoral Fellowship:
The postdoctoral fellow will conduct independent research with Sáami and/or other Indigenous themes. The research must be connected to the humanities. The outcome of the postdoctoral research will be published in the form of international scientific articles. In addition to conducting research, the job tasks include contributing to the development of Várdduo’s research environment by actively participating in seminars and other research activities as well as participating in unit-related meetings/activities.
Application Deadline: 2023-06-14
Job tasks
The postdoctoral fellow will conduct independent research with Sáami and/or other Indigenous themes. The research must be connected to the humanities. The outcome of the postdoctoral research will be published in the form of international scientific articles.
In addition to conducting research, the job tasks include contributing to the development of Várdduo's research environment by actively participating in seminars and other research activities as well as participating in unit-related meetings/activities. Other duties within Várdduo may for example consist of education- and research coordination, as well as collaboration with other departments and external stakeholders. Teaching may occur to an extent of maximum 20%. The job tasks may vary slightly over time depending on the needs of the unit.
Qualifications
In order to be appointed as a postdoctoral fellow, it is required to have completed a doctoral degree, or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree, within within a field relevant to the planned research project . This qualification requirement must be fulfilled no later than at the time of the employment decision.
To be appointed under the postdoctoral agreement, priority should be given to candidates who completed their doctoral degree, according to what is stipulated in the paragraph above, no more than three years prior to the application deadline. If there are special reasons, candidates who have completed their doctoral degree prior to that may also be eligible. Special reasons include absence due to illness, parental leave, appointments of trust in trade union organizations, military service, or similar circumstances, as well as clinical practice or other forms of appointment/assignment relevant to the subject area.
Postdoctoral fellow who are to teach or supervise must have taken relevant courses in teaching and learning in higher education.
A precondition is that the applicant has not previously been employed as a postdoctoral fellow at Umeå University for more than a year within the same or equivalent discipline.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate documented ability for independent research work and skills in writing scholarly articles and reports in Swedish and/or English. Applicants must also have good oral and written communication skills in Swedish and/or English.
Good collaboration skills and the ability to work independently as well as a solution-oriented approach are requirements for the employment.
In the assessment of the applicants, primary importance will be given to the research merits, and secondarily to the quality and feasibility of the research plan.
Additional qualifications
Previous research experiences of relevance to the planned project within Sámi research and/or other Indigenous research together with a conscious approach to research ethical issues within Indigenous research, are considered merits for the employment.
Sámi linguistic and cultural competence is also considered a merit.
Further, previous work with research questions that are rooted in and have a high degree of relevance for the Sámi community and/or other Indigenous communities is considered a merit.
Application
The application must include:
- A cover letter where the applicants include the motivation for applying for the positon and how they can contribute to the developing Sámi research/Indigenous research at Várdduo and Umeå university
- A short summary of previous research experiences (max. 2 pages) where it must be clearly stated how these expoeriences are relevant to the planned project within Sámi research/Indigenous research
- A plan for research during the postdoctoral period (max. 10 pages) in which applicants describe their planned work in the area, including a timetable and a publication plan. The plan must reflect a conscious approach to research ethical issues within Indigenous research
- A Curriculum Vitae with certified copies of diplomas and other relevant documentation
- Publication list
- Contact details for two reference persons
The application must be submitted via e-recruiting system Varbi no later than June 14, 2023.
Further information
The employment is a full-time, fixed term position for two years, starting as soon as possible or according to agreement.
The postdoctoral fellow is expected to actively contribute to developing the local research environment at Várdduo where the position is located. High physical presence in the environment is therefore a requirement.
For more information about the position contact Várdduo’s Director, Christina Storm Mienna (+46 90-786 51 71, christina.storm.mienna@umu.se) and Deputy Director Kristina Sehlin MacNeil (+46 90-786 62 97, kristina.sehlin-macneil@umu.se).
For more information about the unit, visit: https://www.umu.se/en/vardduo-centre-for-sami-research/
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
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Admission
As soon as possible or according to agreement
Application deadline
2023-06-14
Registration number
AN 2.2.1-859-23
Contact
Christina Storm Mienna, Director
+4690-7865171,christina.storm.mienna@umu.se
Kristina Sehlin MacNeil, Deputy Director
+4690-7866297,kristina.sehlin-macneil@umu.se
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5. Postdoctoral Position
Summary of Postdoctoral Fellowship:
Our multi-professional research group at the Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation; Physiotherapy, studies human movement control particularly in persons with movement deficits following trauma or disease. The current research project addresses the consequences of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Based on specific research questions, we aim to assess how knee function and movement ability are affected and how this and psychological aspects, such as fear of secondary injury, affect the individual We also develop and evaluate assessment methods for these aspects based on, e.g., three-dimensional movement analysis, brain imaging techniques, clinical tests and questionnaires.
Application Deadline: 2023-06-12
The project
Our multi-professional research group at the Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation; Physiotherapy, studies human movement control particularly in persons with movement deficits following trauma or disease. The current research project addresses the consequences of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Based on specific research questions, we aim to assess how knee function and movement ability are affected and how this and psychological aspects, such as fear of secondary injury, affect the individual We also develop and evaluate assessment methods for these aspects based on, e.g., three-dimensional movement analysis, brain imaging techniques, clinical tests and questionnaires.
Your work assignments
The position involves testing and measurements of movement control in people who have suffered ACL injury, and also of knee-healthy control persons including elite athletes. The focus is on motion analysis with laboratory-based methodology with three-dimensional kinematics, kinetics and electromyography recording of muscle activity, as well as parallel monitoring of brain activity with electroencephalography and functional magnetic resonance imaging. The tasks include data collection, analysis and interpretation as well as writing of scientific publications in collaboration with the research group.
Qualifications
Applicants should have completed a PhD (within the previous 3 years) in a research field highly related to the understanding of human movement control and dysfunctions. Documented experience regarding biomechanics and assessment of movement ability in healthy persons and people with movement disorders is required. The applicant should have knowledge of techniques for human movement measurements and analysis, statistical analysis (doctoral level), as well as knowledge about relevant anatomy and physiology. Experience of advanced laboratory-based movement analysis methodologies such as 3D motion capture, kinetics, isokinetic registration, electromyography techniques, and use of software such as Visual 3D, MATLAB or similar is required. Further, the applicant should have education and experience of brain imaging techniques. Experience of parallel recording of human movements and brain activation data is merited. Publications in peer-reviewed journals, experience of grant writing and planning scientific studies are required. From the successful candidate, we expect a capability of autonomous scientific research work, good social interaction and skills in presenting and writing scientific publications in English.
Applicants should submit:
- A Curriculum Vitae
- A short description of your research interests, why you are interested in the position and how you may contribute to the research
- Copies of degree certificates
- A summary of previous research achievements and qualifications of special interest for the present position (max 3 pages)
- A publication list
- Copies of relevant articles (max 5 papers)
- ·A list of 3 referees including positions and contact details
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Application deadline
2023-06-12
Registration number
AN 2.2.1-680-23
Contact
Charlotte Häger
090-7869275
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6. Postdoctoral Position
Summary of Postdoctoral Fellowship:
The Postdoc will collaborate with a research team that includes Micael Jonsson (Umeå University), but also an EU-wide consortium of researchers from Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain that comprise the RIPARIANET project. Depending on the applicant’s interests and expertise, they will have the freedom to focus on various aspects of the broader RIPARIANET project, including riparian biodiversity and ecosystem processes and the catchment-scale spatial configuration of areas that are important for these. There will also be opportunities to visit, and work at, other study sites within the consortium. This is a two-year position funded through the Biodiversa program, which is locally administered by Formas.
Application Deadline: 2023-06-10
Project description
Europe has committed to upscale nature protection to include 30% of land and sea, but due to historical overexploitation of natural assets, the area that is available for protection is limited. Borders between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, i.e., riparian zones, contribute disproportionately to regional biodiversity and delivery of ecosystem functions and services. Because of this and their branching geometry, riparian networks form systems of ‘green-blue arteries’, which spatially connect multiple ecosystems, despite representing relatively small areas. In this international project (RIPARIANET), we aim to develop approaches that optimise the spatial conservation prioritisation of stream-riparian networks, by investigating a range of riparian processes and functions and biodiversity measures, and by performing field studies as well as by using remote sensing information.
The Postdoc will collaborate with a research team that includes Micael Jonsson (Umeå University), but also an EU-wide consortium of researchers from Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain that comprise the RIPARIANET project. Depending on the applicant’s interests and expertise, they will have the freedom to focus on various aspects of the broader RIPARIANET project, including riparian biodiversity and ecosystem processes and the catchment-scale spatial configuration of areas that are important for these. There will also be opportunities to visit, and work at, other study sites within the consortium. This is a two-year position funded through the Biodiversa program, which is locally administered by Formas.
Qualifications
To be appointed under the postdoctoral agreement, the postdoctoral fellow is required to have completed a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree. This qualification requirements must be fulfilled no later than at the time of the appointment decision.
To be appointed under the postdoctoral agreement, priority should be given to candidates who completed their doctoral degree, according to what is stipulated in the paragraph above, no later than three years prior. If there are special reasons, candidates who completed their doctoral degree prior to that may also be eligible. Special reasons include absence due to illness, parental leave, appointments of trust in trade union organisations, military service, or similar circumstances, as well as clinical practice or other forms of appointment/assignment relevant to the subject area. Postdoctoral fellows who are to teach or supervise must have taken relevant courses in teaching and learning in higher education.
The successful candidate should have a PhD in ecology, terrestrial ecology, or a closely related field. Experience with fieldwork in terrestrial ecosystems is a requirement. We seek a creative and highly motivated individual who manages to plan the work independently but also enjoys work together with colleagues in a group. Good verbal and written communication skills in English is a requirement. Applicants should hold a current driver’s license. Experience working with bird or bat biology, and spatial ecology is meriting.
How to apply
The application should contain the following, written in English (preferably) or Swedish:
- A personal cover letter motivating your application and how you can contribute to the research group (max two pages),
- CV including list of publications,
- Verified copy of doctoral degree certificate or documentation that clarifies when the degree of doctor is expected to be obtained,
- Certified copies of existing diplomas, list of completed academic courses and grades,
- Copy of doctoral thesis and copies of relevant publications (no more than three),
- Contact information for two reference persons,
- Other documents that the applicant wishes to claim.
The closing date is 10 June 2023.
Contact
Any additional questions about the project or application should be directed to Micael Jonsson, Umeå University (micael.jonsson@umu.se).
The Department of Ecology and Environmental Science carries out research and postgraduate education in ecology, environmental science and physical geography. The department has about 160 employees, about 20 of whom are post-docs. For more information, visit: https://www2.umu.se/en/department-of-ecology-and-environmental-science/
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Admission
2023-11-01 or according to agreement
Application deadline
2023-06-10
Registration number
AN 2.2.1-456-23
Contact
Micael Jonsson
090-7866923
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7. Postdoctoral Position
Summary of Postdoctoral Fellowship:
In this project, we will evaluate another approach, using a geomorphic design approach to create long-term, stable landforms in dynamic equilibrium, by routing water through a designed natural channel network. Achieving a long-term stable landform provides the foundation for ecological recovery including high biodiversity and a landscape usable for future generations. These objectives will be achieved through understanding morphology and dynamics of hillslopes and stream networks in paraglacial landforms in northern Sweden.
Postdoctoral position (3-years) in geomorphology focused on channel network patterns, geomorphic change detection, and sediment transport in mining landscapes
Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Application Deadline: 2023-06-09
Project description
Morphometry of landforms and channel networks in paraglacial landscapes are largely poorly understood, which can have implications for landform restoration. Successful restoration requires a full understanding of the natural landscape to obtain appropriate reference areas regarding channel dynamics and sediment transport. Currently, newly rehabilitated landscapes lack detailed monitoring programs to evaluate geomorphic processes in paraglacial landscapes. The extractive industry in Sweden currently has ~177 km2 of mining disturbed land, composed largely of waste rock (WR) storage. The currently accepted industry solution for WR storage prioritizes efficient deposition over environmental goals, but such storage facilities, due to hillslope and fluvial processes, may erode and become unstable. In this project, we will evaluate another approach, using a geomorphic design approach to create long-term, stable landforms in dynamic equilibrium, by routing water through a designed natural channel network. Achieving a long-term stable landform provides the foundation for ecological recovery including high biodiversity and a landscape usable for future generations. These objectives will be achieved through understanding morphology and dynamics of hillslopes and stream networks in paraglacial landforms in northern Sweden. The postdoctoral project is within a larger project ‘Waste2Place’, composed of a multi-disciplinary team of geomorphologists, ecologists, landscape architects, and representatives from four mining companies. The postdoctor will be involved in two work packages: WP2- Landscape assessment, aiming to quantify the geomorphology of paraglacial landscapes in northern Sweden, with a focus on stream channel network organization and related hillslopes using a combination of remote sensing techniques and field work; and WP5- Landscape performance monitoring, examining landform and channel evolution over the project period using high-resolution digital elevation data and sediment flux data. The goal through these WPs, together with other WPs focused on ecological recovery, is to develop a Swedish-centric geomorphic reclamation toolkit.
Project advances: We anticipate that the postdoctoral fellow will make key advances in understanding paraglacial landforms and channel network patterns in northern Sweden, including consideration of climate change impacts on WR storage facilities by; 1) determining the effect of surficial geology in paraglacial environments on channel morphology and network patterns, 2) quantifying characteristics of paraglacial landforms and drainage networks in boreal Fennoscandia, and 3) evaluating effects of climate change on hydrological drivers affecting landforms and drainage networks. The postdoctor will also make key advances in understanding how geomorphic-rehabilitated landscapes function in terms of erosion, sediment transport, and stability in such settings by 1) evaluating morphologic changes in a geomorphically-designed landscape in waste rock and 2) comparing its results with those obtained in a conventional restoration and a natural reference site, using multitemporal topographic surveys and hydrological and sedimentary stations.
The postdoctoral Fellow will be placed in the Department of Ecology and Environmental Science at Umeå University, and will be advised by Dr. Lina Polvi Sjöberg and co-supervised by Dr. Ignacio Zapico Alonso and Professor José Francisco Martín Duque (Universidad Complutense of Madrid). The candidate will be expected to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team composed of consulting companies and mining companies, including Vast, Ecogain, Boliden, and LKAB.
Qualifications
To qualify as a postdoctoral fellow, the candidate is required to have completed a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree. This qualification requirement must be fulfilled no later than at the time of the decision about the position.
Priority should be given to candidates who completed their doctoral degree, according to what is stipulated in the paragraph above, no later than three years prior. If there are special reasons, candidates who completed their doctoral degree prior to that may also be eligible. Special reasons include absence due to illness, parental leave, appointments of trust in trade union organizations, military service, or similar circumstances, as well as clinical practice or other forms of appointment/assignment relevant to the subject area.
The doctoral degree should be in one of the following fields: earth science, geology, geomorphology, physical geography, or equivalent.
Essential criteria are:
- Strong skills in surveying, processing and analysing high-resolution topographic data (SfM-LiDAR)
- Strong skills in various GIS tools and analyses
- Experience with geomorphic field work, including topographic surveys and sediment transport monitoring
- Good knowledge of oral and written English in a scientific context
- Ability to work in a diverse collaborative team and have good interpersonal skills
- Have power of initiative and ability to organize and structure work independently
- Be creative and be able to apply a problem-solving approach
- Valid driving license for cars
Meriting criteria are:
- Experience operating a drone and surveying using a SfM, RTK-GPSs and LiDAR sensors
- Experience in Geomorphic Change Detection methodology
- Knowledge and experience in mapping and quantitatively describing channel networks
- Knowledge and experience of geomorphic mining remediation
- Knowledge and experience of paraglacial landforms
Application
A full application should include:
- A cover letter summarizing your qualifications, your scientific interests, and your motives for applying (max 2 pages),
- A curriculum vitae (CV) with publication list,
- Certified copy of doctoral degree certificate,
- Copy of doctoral thesis,
- Copies of relevant publications (max 5),
- Contact information for at least two reference person
Further information
Evaluations will be based on the application and on interviews. For more information contact:
- Associate Professor Lina Polvi Sjöberg, Dept. Ecology and Environmental Sciences, lina.polvi@umu.se
- Assistant Professor Ignacio Zapico Alonso (https://www.ucm.es/ignaciozapico_en), Dept. of Geodynamics, Stratigraphy and Paleontology, Faculty of Geology Science, Complutense University of Madrid (Spain), izapico@ucm.es
- Professor José Francisco Martín Duque, Dept. of Geodynamics, Stratigraphy and Paleontology, Faculty of Geology Science, Complutense University of Madrid (Spain), josefco@ucm.es
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Admission
2023-08-01 or according to agreement
Application deadline
2023-06-09
Registration number
AN 2.2.1-951-23
Contact
Lina Polvi Sjöberg
090-7866190
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8. Postdoctoral Position
Summary of Postdoctoral Fellowship:
Mercury accumulates in aquatic biota as neurotoxic methylmercury and is of concern for global public health. Oxygen deficiency is spreading in coastal seas and the global ocean which could increase methylmercury formation by anaerobic microorganisms and thereby increase methylmercury exposure to marine food webs. Our understanding of the mechanisms and drivers for methylmercury formation under such scenarios is however insufficient, hindering quantitative predictions and risk management.
Application Deadline: 2023-06-08
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