Dear all Please see below details of a 1 year post doc working in the Arctic. Cool systems and a very cool PI! Chris
(apologies for x-posting) <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Post-doc position: Invasion of new species in Arctic lakes A one year post-doc position is available in a research project “Invasion of new fish species in Arctic lakes – impacts on ecosystem functioning and services” funded by Academy of Finland. This project will quantify impacts of new species on ecosystem functioning and services in arctic lakes. Here, the main objectives in ecosystem functioning are related in changes food web structure and energy flows, whereas services part focus on local fish catch species and tissue composition. Field work of the project will be conducted in northern Lapland, whereas the actual position is at Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki. The successful post-doc candidate should have strong motivation on science with skills to accomplish all parts of research ranging from field work to publication in respective scientific journals. The suitable candidate should have PhD degree for example in biological or environmental sciences in aquatic or fish related topics. Expected skills include basic fish biological methods, stable isotope analysis, fatty acid analysis, mercury analysis and food web metrics. Candidate should be open minded individual capable to work both within a team as well as independent scientist. Position is for one year starting on the first of July (negotiable) and salary range is 3000-3400 euros/month depending on the candidate experience level. Candidates are encouraged to send their CV, list of publications and contact information of two referees as soon as possible, but no later than 2.6.2014. Application submission address and further information is provided by Dr. Kimmo Kahilainen ([email protected]). <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
