瑞典哥德堡大学2023年招聘博士后（修复/保护生物学）

瑞典哥德堡大学2023年招聘博士后（修复/保护生物学）

哥德堡大学（瑞典文：Göteborgs universitet；拉丁文：Universitas Gothoburgensis；英文：University of Gothenburg）简称GU，成立于1891年，坐落于瑞典王国第二大城市、北欧工业中心哥德堡，是一所综合性研究型大学，中欧商校联盟、Mirai、欧洲大学协会成员。

Postdoctor In Natural Science, Specializing In Restoration/Conservation Biology

Göteborg University

The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

Postdoctor in natural science, specializing in restoration/conservation biology

At the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (BioEnv) we have teaching and research activities that stretch from the alpine ecosystem, through forests, cultivated land and streams, all the way into the marine environment. In these environments we study different levels of biological organisation from genes, individuals and populations to communities and ecosystems. We work within ecology, evolution, physiology, systematics and combinations of these fields in order to understand the impact of natural and anthropogenic changes of the environment.

The department is placed at two different localities: in Natrium located on Medicinareberget in Gothenburg and Kristineberg Marine Research Station located in Fiskebäckskil. The current position is mainly placed at Natrium.

We offer

The University of Gothenburg is a state authority, which means special benefits, more holidays and a great pension. You can read more about our employment benefits here.

Subject area

Biology

Subject area description

This project will focus on the interaction between sea trout ( Salmon trutta ) and eelgrass ( Zostera marina ) in Swedish coastal environments, how the presence of eelgrass meadows affect young brown trout, and vice versa, how the brown trout as predator affect the eelgrass community. In the project you will collaborate both with salmonid and eelgrass experts. In particular you will study movement patterns of sea trout in their spawning stream from small coastal stream into coastal areas. The overall aim is to examine how movement patterns, habitat use and survival of brown trout is affected by the presence of eelgrass. We will also perform comparative study of eelgrass meadows with different levels of sea trout abundance in order to investigate the top-down effect on the mesopredators, invertebrate algal grazers and epiphytic algae. The study will be performed on the west coast of Sweden. There will be opportunities for the Postdoc to frame his research areas based on personal interest within this framework. The postoc will work in close collaboration with a network of scientist with the INTERREG project BlueBioClimate and especially linked to the research groups Salmonid Ecology Group at the department of Biology and Environmental sciences and Zorro; ZOstera RestoRatiOn at the department of Marine Science.

Duties

Employment as a postdoctor aims to give recent PhD graduates the opportunity to consolidate and develop their research skills. Techniques used within the project will involve telemetry (passive integrated transponder, stationary antennas and acoustic telemetry) as well as monitoring of Eelgrass using techniques such as cameras, underwater drones and tethering. The work duties will to a large extent be performed in the field. Specific research topics associated with the research project include habitat use, migration and behavioral ecology. It is also possible to join other ongoing projects within the larger INTERREG project, time allowing.

In addition to research, the postdoc can participate and engage in teaching activities at the department if desired (up to a maximum of 20% of full time).

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made.

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.

Assessment criteria

Required qualifications for the employment:

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree in Ecology / Marine biology or equivalent.

Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, in English are necessary since we work in an international environment.

The ability to work independently in the field using smaller boats and having a driver licence

The fellow needs to have previous experience of practical telemetry work (PIT tag technology using antennas and/or acoustic telemetry).

Desirable qualifications for the employment:

Basic knowledge in stream water ecology, costal ecology and salmonid ecology.

Experience of modelling work and statistics.

Previous experience of field work in coastal environments with fish and/or seagrass, knowledge of benthic community, including handling of smaller boats, collecting data using free-diving or diving are meriting, as is a scientific diving license.

Laboratory animal science courses are meriting.

Personal qualifications:

We are looking for a candidate that are willing to spend long days in the field, independent with a good ability to solve problem on a short notice. The position also requires the fellow to be communicative not only within the scientific society but also with landowners and policy makers. The candidate most therefore be very service oriented, flexible and enjoy collaborating with others.

The application should preferably be written in English and must include:

A cover letter with the applicant's justification for the application, i.e., that describes how the applicant meets the selection criteria

A list of qualifications (CV)

Certificate of PhD exam

Complete list of publications, including submitted and accepted manuscripts

The most qualified candidates, in relation to the assessment criteria in the advertisement, are invited for an interview.

Employment

The employment is a temporary employment during two years, extent 100 %, placed at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science. Starting date is upon agreement but before April 1st, 2024.

Contact information

If you have any questions about the position, please contact:

Johan Höjesjö, Professor Phone: 031-786 3636 Email: johan.hojesjo@bioenv.gu.se Webpage: https: // seggothenburg.com/

Per Moksnes, Associate Professor Phone: 0732-57 62 24 Email: per.moksnes@marine.gu.se Webpage: https: // www. gu.se/en/research/zorro

Pierre de Wit, Associate Professor Phone: 031- 786 9550 Email: pierre.dewit@gu.se Webpage: https: // www. gu.se/en/about/find-staff/pierredewit

Åsa Arrhenius, Head of Department tel. +46 31 786 26 25 e-post: asa.arrhenius@bioenv.gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https: // www. gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.

Publications that cannot be attached to the application in digital format should be sent to:

Department of Biological and Environmental Science Att: Johan Höjesjö University of Gothenburg Box 463 S-405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden

Label the envelope "Postdoctor in natural science, specializing in restoration/conservation biology, PAR 2023/1314". The publications must be received no later than the application deadline.

Applications must be received by: 28th of December 2023.

Information for International Applicants

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:

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The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden's regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.