Researcher in Ecology (temporary employment)

Stockholm University, Sweden

Updated: 19 days ago
Deadline: 04 Jul 2024

Ref. No. SU FV-0719-24


at the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences . (Closing date: 22 March 2024.) Prolonged application time - new closing date 7 April

Stockholm University is a leading European university in Sweden’s dynamic capital city. The University has more than 33,000 students, 1,600 doctoral students and 5,500 staff members active within the natural sciences and humanities. Research and education at the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences (DEEP) is located in the Arrhenius Laboratories, situated at the University Campus at Frescati. Research spans a broad range of biological subject areas including ecology and evolution, ecotoxicology, marine biology, plant physiology, systematics, and environmental and climate science.

Presently around 100 people, including 35 PhD students and 10 postdocs, in 25 research groups work at DEEP. The research environment is characterized by its international focus and collaborative and stimulating working environment. The senior staff are both active researchers and teachers. They teach on many different courses that are part of biology education at both Bachelors and Masters level. 

Project description
The position will be associated with the Swedish Biodiversity Database Inventory (SBDI; https://biodiversitydata.se/ ). The focus of the position will be on the incorporation of species interactions in the SBDI database, and the utilization of such data in scientific studies. Many ecologists are not only studying biodiversity, but also species interactions. Despite this, species interactions are rarely incorporated into biodiversity databases.

Main responsibilities
The position involves research that will focus on the incorporation of species interactions into SBDI:

  • Find out what has been done in terms of incorporating species interactions into databases, and what solutions are available for such cases
  • Make data on species interactions a part of the SBDI portal
  • Start to mobilise data across the scientific community and public
  • Focus on one interaction type in particular, mobilise this data, and write a concept or case study paper to be published in a scientific journal

    • Qualification requirements
    Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree, or an equivalent degree from another country. 

    Assessment criteria
    In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills in coding (e.g. R or Python), experience with databases, and general ecological understanding (e.g. on species interactions, but not necessarily). 

    Terms of employment
    The position involves full-time employment until 31 December, 2024. There may be a possibility of extension. Immediate start is desirable.

    Stockholm University aims to be a workplace that is free from discrimination and provides equal opportunities for all.

    Contact
    Further information about the position can be obtained from the Professor Ayco Tack, 070 4942557, [email protected]

    Union representatives
    Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, [email protected] , Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, [email protected] , and [email protected] (SEKO). 

    Application
    Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. 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. 

    Please include the following information with your application

    • Your contact details and personal data
    • Your highest degree
    • Your language skills
    • Contact details for 2–3 references 

    and, in addition, please include the following documents

    • Cover letter
    • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
    • Description of:
      – why you are interested in the 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
    • If available, publications or reports in support of your application (no more than 3 files). 

    The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position .

    You are welcome to apply!

    Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.


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