The Department of Physical Geography at Stockholm University seeks to employ a Postdoctoral Fellow for research on modelling the effect of time, surrounding matrix type and spatial arrangement on species sorting in fragmented habitats. Meta-analyses and generic modelling will be applied to test to what extent the observed patterns and landscape processes are valid for other landscapes. Present-day plant data and data from the 1890s and 1930s and historical maps will be used. The study areas are parts of the Stockholm archipelago (Sweden) and south Dorset (UK). The Postdoctoral Fellow will collaborate with Prof. J. Bullock at NERC Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Wallingford (UK). The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to integrate with the research unit Biogeography and Geomatics and its master-programme in Landscape ecology. Qualification requirements Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research.
Requirements: Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish
doctoral degree (or an equivalent degree from another country) in Ecology or Biogeography or a closely related discipline.
Assessment criteria:
The degree should have been completed no more than three years before the deadline for application. An older degree
may be acceptable under special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, clinical attachment, elected
positions in trade unions, or similar.
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills. Good qualifications in modelling spatial ecology and a
proficiency in using geographical information systems and spatial statistics are required. Preference will be given to those with a
background in plant community ecology. Experience of field work and grassland conservation is considered advantageous
Terms of employment:
The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of two years, with the possibility of extension under special
circumstances. Start date 1 December 2015 or as per agreement.
Contact:
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Sara Cousins, telephone: +46 8 16 47
67, sara.cousins@natgeo.su.se.
Union representatives
Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone: +46 8 16 20 00 (operator), and
Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone: +46 70 316 43 41.
Application:
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system by clicking the "Apply" button. It is the
responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job
advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.
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Cover letter*,
CV* – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications,
Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
– why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
– why and how you wish to complete the project
– what makes you suitable for the project in question,
Copy of PhD diploma*,
Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files),
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You are welcome to apply!
