Post-doctoral researcher position in University of Helsinki: Aquatic
ecosystems in a changing climate
There will be an open post-doctoral researcher position in the
Department of Geosciences and Geography (University of Helsinki). The
contract will start from 1st of March 2013 and continues until
31.12.2014. The funding for the position is provided by the Academy of
Finland and the salary will be 3440 euros per month. We search for a
person who will take part in an international project that examines
lake planktonic and benthic communities in a changing climate. We will
study the interplay between catchment properties and the structure and
functioning of the planktonic and benthic food webs along elevational
gradients in mountain region in Yunnan, China.
We especially welcome applications from persons that hold a recent PhD
degree in limnology, hydrobiology, ecology, environmental sciences or
physical geography. We seek a highly motivated person who (i) has
well-documented expertise in aquatic ecology, (ii) is capable of
independent thinking and willing also to pursue his/her own research
ideas and (iii) is ready to take part in extensive field work in
China. Knowledge on planktonic and benthic organisms and skills in
identifying freshwater plankton and/or benthic diatoms are also
important assets.
The applications, curriculum vitae, publication list and letters from
two references should be sent preferably as a single pdf-file to
[email protected]. The deadline for applications is 15.1.2013
and interviews of the top applicants will be held soon after the
deadline. For more information, please contact the project leader:
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Janne Soininen PhD
Assistant Professor in Spatial Environmental Research
Department of Geosciences and Geography
PO Box 64
00014 University of Helsinki, Finland
Email: [email protected]
http://blogs.helsinki.fi/jhsoinin/
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