Overview
Type of employment: Limit of tenure, 2011-09-30
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences section Geology, Lund
First day of employment: 2010-10-01
Official Records Number: NPA 2010/107
Job assignments
The PhD project will investigate the transport of amorphous silica by rivers to the world?s oceans. Amorphous silica (ASi) mostly originates from biological uptake by plants. Plants take up dissolved silicate and deposit it as an amorphous form of silica called phytoliths. Phytoliths and ASi formed in soils enters aquatic ecosystems through litterfall and erosion. In addition, diatoms in aquatic ecosystems also take up dissolved silicate and deposit it as ASi. There is a wide range of concentrations found in rivers depending upon the soils and vegetation in the watershed, and algal growth in lakes and rivers. The amount of ASi transported by rivers to the world?s oceans is poorly known.
The Ph.D. student will investigate the flux of ASi from some of the world?s largest rivers. The student will participate in several expeditions to sample rivers for a variety of constituents, including ASi. Some of the expeditions will be carried out through collaboration in on-going studies. The goal of the project is to establish a global estimate of the amount of ASi inputs from rivers.
Eligibility/Entry Requirements
The applicants are expected to hold a university degree (preferably MSc. or equivalent) in natural sciences. A degree in subjects like Geology, Geochemistry, Geography or Aquatic Ecology is preferable. Documented experience in field studies is an advantage. Experience of scientific publication in English is an asset.
Basis of Assessment
Det finns ingen standardtext för bedömningsgrunder - doktorander
For further information please contact:
Daniel Conley, Professor
046-2220454
daniel.conley@geol.lu.se
Per Sandgren, Prefekt
046-2227889
Per.Sandgren@geol.lu.se
www.naturvetenskap.lu.se
Last Day of Applying
2010-08-23
Appointment Procedure
Complete information about
the application process can be found here:http://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11729Applications for promotion may be made at any time during the year. Applications for advertised positions must be received by the date specified in the announcement.
Lund University promotes an equal opportunities code. We encourage both men and women to apply for this position.
Salary is determined on an individual basis, within certain guidelines for this type of position. Please state requested salary in your application.
Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
Type of employment: Limit of tenure, 2011-09-30
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences section Geology, Lund
First day of employment: 2010-10-01
Official Records Number: NPA 2010/107
Job assignments
The PhD project will investigate the transport of amorphous silica by rivers to the world?s oceans. Amorphous silica (ASi) mostly originates from biological uptake by plants. Plants take up dissolved silicate and deposit it as an amorphous form of silica called phytoliths. Phytoliths and ASi formed in soils enters aquatic ecosystems through litterfall and erosion. In addition, diatoms in aquatic ecosystems also take up dissolved silicate and deposit it as ASi. There is a wide range of concentrations found in rivers depending upon the soils and vegetation in the watershed, and algal growth in lakes and rivers. The amount of ASi transported by rivers to the world?s oceans is poorly known.
The Ph.D. student will investigate the flux of ASi from some of the world?s largest rivers. The student will participate in several expeditions to sample rivers for a variety of constituents, including ASi. Some of the expeditions will be carried out through collaboration in on-going studies. The goal of the project is to establish a global estimate of the amount of ASi inputs from rivers.
Eligibility/Entry Requirements
The applicants are expected to hold a university degree (preferably MSc. or equivalent) in natural sciences. A degree in subjects like Geology, Geochemistry, Geography or Aquatic Ecology is preferable. Documented experience in field studies is an advantage. Experience of scientific publication in English is an asset.
Basis of Assessment
Det finns ingen standardtext för bedömningsgrunder - doktorander
For further information please contact:
Daniel Conley, Professor
046-2220454
daniel.conley@geol.lu.se
Per Sandgren, Prefekt
046-2227889
Per.Sandgren@geol.lu.se
www.naturvetenskap.lu.se
Last Day of Applying
2010-08-23
Appointment Procedure
Complete information about
the application process can be found here:http://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11729Applications for promotion may be made at any time during the year. Applications for advertised positions must be received by the date specified in the announcement.
Lund University promotes an equal opportunities code. We encourage both men and women to apply for this position.
Salary is determined on an individual basis, within certain guidelines for this type of position. Please state requested salary in your application.
Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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