JOB DESCRIPTION
A three-year PhD position is open in the Ecology group at Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark. The project is connected to the Horizon Europe project Arcadia entitled: Transformative climate Resilience by Nature-based solutions in the continental bio-geographical region.
The starting date is flexible, but we hope to welcome you in autumn 2024.
Description of the position
Arcadia is a European Research project with 42 partners covering regions, municipalities, companies, and research institutions. The project runs from 2024-2028. Part of the project is to assess and implement the best rural and urban nature-based solutions, not only for climate adaptation and mitigation but as well for water quality and biodiversity. This PhD project will focus on studies concerning development, implementation, and effects of nature based solutions in freshwater systems with focus both on climate resilience, water quality and biodiversity and based on a holistic approach.
The position will be affiliated at Department of Biology, and the Ecology group.
About you
Highly valued qualifications for the successful candidate are: 1) experience with nature-based solutions and handling of freshwater runoff both in urban and rural areas, 2) a master degree in Biology or Environmental Technology, 3) experience with field work, laboratory work and analyzes of freshwater samples including monitoring of water/sediment quality and invertebrate fauna, 4) experience with GIS for data evaluation and analyses, 5) driver license, 6) experience and/or interest in cooperating with external partners, 7) excellent communication skills in English and Danish (written and oral) as a vital part of Arcadia is to interact, plan and perform research and tailor evidence-based scientific findings both nationally and internationally, and 8) a high level of responsibility and self-motivation.
What we offer
A stimulating international and interdisciplinary work environment with research groups working with management and restoration of aquatic ecosystems, climate adaptation and climate mitigation, method development and designing and planning of nature-based solutions. The Department is equipped with new and state-of-the-art laboratories and analytical devices.
The University of Southern Denmark is Denmark’s third largest university with campuses across the country. As part of the Faculty of Science, the Department of Biology is located in Odense, the University’s largest campus. Odense is the country’s third largest city and is centrally located with easy commutes to Copenhagen and Aarhus (approximately 1½ hour).
Further information about the position can be obtained from Associate Professor Sara Egemose e-mail: saege@biology.sdu.dk or Head of department Gary Banta, e-mail: banta@biology.sdu.dk.
Application deadline: 14 June 2024 at 23:59 hours local Danish time
Application, salary etc.
Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.
The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order).
Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Application must be in English and made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:
- A research proposal/description of your approach to the above project (max one page excluding references).
- A letter stating your specific interest, motivation, and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages) (please attach this under box “Application form”).
- Detailed CV, including personal contact information.
- Copies of diplomas, Bachelor as well as Master’s degree, including transcript of notes/grades.
- At least two signed reference letters. Should your referees wish to send their letters directly to us, please have them use e-mail: solda@sdu.dk mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. And please note that these also need to reach us before deadline.
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.
Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.
Applications should be sent electronically via the link “Apply now”. The faculty expects applicants to read the information “How to apply” before applying. Please note that the application documents should be in pdf-format and attached as three documents: motivation letter, CV and the remaining documents.
We recommend that as an international applicant you take the time to visit Work in Denmark where you will find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark, as well as the International Staff Office at SDU.
