Restoration of drained wetlands is a global goal because of its many benefits for society, among them enhanced biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and water security. However, there is limited knowledge of how restoration affects the hydrological functioning of peatlands under varying spatiotemporal conditions.
We are looking for a PhD student who will examine the effects of peatland rewetting and plant composition on hydrological functioning peat properties and microclimate by collecting field data and combining it with lab analysis as well as advanced modeling approaches. The position is part of an international research project funded by the Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development, and the PhD candidate will be working closely with ecologists and remote sensing researchers in an international team.
PhD student duties include field, laboratory, and modeling-based research, as well as statistical analyses and writing scientific articles. The student will be working in a team and is expected to contribute to the overall progress of the project. The PhD training comprises four years of full-time study including courses and literature studies. The candidate will also have the opportunity to engage in teaching/supervising and other duties at the department, which may extend the position up to a maximum of 20%.
Requirements
To meet the entry requirements for doctoral studies, you must:
hold a Master’s (second-cycle) degree in Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Geoscience or other relevant subjects, or
have completed at least 240 credits in higher education, with at least 60 credits at Master’s level including an independent project worth at least 15 credits, or
have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.
Applicants must fulfill the above requirements before the admission can be started. You must have good skills in oral and written English. Strong fieldwork, data processing and numerical skills are a prerequisite. The candidate also needs to possess a valid EU class B driver’s license at the start of fieldwork.
Additional qualifications
Prior experience with hydrological modelling, GIS, fieldwork, wetland hydro-biogeochemistry and coding (e.g., Matlab, R) are highly advantageous. Evidence of analytical and collaborative skills, creativity, initiative and independence will also be considered in the ranking of candidates.
- hold a Master’s (second-cycle) degree in Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Geoscience or other relevant subjects, or
- have completed at least 240 credits in higher education, with at least 60 credits at Master’s level including an independent project worth at least 15 credits, or
- have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.
