PhD position in Ecology

At the Department of Ecology, we conduct research on populations, communities and ecosystems. We generate knowledge on how land use and climate affects animals, plants, nutrient cycling and greenhouse gas balance, and develop sustainable solutions for the future. The unit of landscape ecology is a growing group of researchers who use diverse data sources to study different aspects of biodiversity change, and how nature can best be protected, conserved and restored.

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Biology with specialisation in ecology.

The PhD position will form part of a research project concerned with the effects of climate change and habitat loss on natural systems. As humans have become aware of their negative effects on biodiversity, there has been a strong focus creating protected areas such as nature reserves and national parks. There is now a goal to protect 30% of the world’s area by 2030, but is still more or less unknown how effective the existing protected area system is. The PhD student will use historical and modern data relating to climate, land use and species occurrences to evaluate how protected areas together with other conservation measures have affected trends of land-use change, reduced extinction risk and facilitated colonisation of expanding species. The position is based in Sweden, and will use data from both Sweden and Great Britain.

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who is excited to learn and who wants to generate new knowledge that will be extremely valuable for future biodiversity conservation. Applicants must have attained a masters or equivalent qualification within the subject of biology, ecology, geography, environmental science or related subject. Knowledge of, and interest in the field of biodiversity and ecology is essential. Relevant experience in ecological and geographic data analysis is a merit, as is competence in handling data in R or another coding environment. Focus will also be placed on personal attributes; because the candidate is going to work within a project with several partners in Sweden and the United Kingdom, it is important to be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.

Uppsala, Sweden.

Employment for 4 years.

According to agreement.

Click the “Apply” button to submit your application. The deadline is 25/02/2024.

To qualify for third-cycle (Doctoral) courses and study programmes, you must have a second-cycle (Master’s) qualification. Alternatively, you must have conducted a minimum of four years of full-time study, of which a minimum of one year at second-cycle level.

Applicants will be selected based on their written application and CV, degree project, copies of their degree certificate and transcript of records from previous first and second-cycle studies at a university or higher education institution, two personal references, and knowledge of English. More information about the English language requirements can be found here: www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/new-doctoral-students/english-language-requirements/

Please note that applicants invited to interview must submit attested copies of their degree certificate, or equivalent, a transcript of records from previous first and second-cycle studies at a university or higher education institution. Applicants who are not Swedish citizens need to submit an attested copy of their passport’s information page containing their photograph and personal details.

Read about the PhD education at SLU at www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/

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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.

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