Researcher

12 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet

Research Field

Environmental science » Water science

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Sweden

Application Deadline

24 Mar 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

1114--1-9965

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment
We are looking for a person who has  experience in applied sediment geochemistry of phosphorus.
About the position

The researcher within this employment will lead, secure funding and participate in various national and international projects where the tasks are focused on sediment geochemistry, with special attention to anthropogenically affected environments. Applied work with lake restoration where knowledge about sediment geochemistry is vital, along with assessment of aquaculture effects on sediment and environment. Due to the nature of this position, frequent contacts with different stakeholders (agencies, industry, landowners) are needed.

Your profile

You must have a PhD in environmental sciences or related discipline as well as documented experience of postdoctoral work. Furthermore, you must have the following qulifications;

• Experience with lake restoration (Al-treatment) and assessing aquaculture impacts on sediment and environment.
• Deep knowledge regarding lake eutrophication and internal P loading.
• Demonstrated knowledge of phosphorus sediment geochemistry and associated analytical methods (P-fractionation).
• Lead author for publications in high impact peer reviewed journals.
• Field experience in sediment sampling.
• Ability to communicate in written and spoken Swedish and English.
• Experience in co-creating research questions with relevant stakeholders.

It is a merit to have strong Swedish and European networks.

Emphasis is placed on personal characteristics such as interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work independently. 

About us

The Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment is working with applied environmental science, with a national responsibility for assessing the condition of Swedish surface waters with respect to water chemistry, pollution and aquatic biota. The research focuses on geochemical and hydrological processes, aquatic ecology and biodiversity, microbial ecology as well as on environmental chemistry and aquatic ecotoxicology. The department has some 140 employees, of which approximately half are researchers/doctoral students and the other half are technical and administrative staff.

For more information about the department visit: www.slu.se/aquatic-sciences

Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/

Location:

Uppsala

Form of employment:

Indefinite-term employment. SLU may use probationary employment.

Scope:

100%

Start date:

1 May 2024

Application:

Please submit your application before deadline 25 March 2024. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.

Union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/

 

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

SWEDISH

Level

Good

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Environmental science » Water science

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet

Country

Sweden

City

Uppsala

Postal Code

75007

Street

Almas Alle 8

Where to apply

Website

https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/lediga-tjanster/?rmpage=job&rmjob=9965

Contact

City

Uppsala

Street

Almas Alle 8

Postal Code

75007

STATUS: EXPIRED