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  <id type="integer">114696</id>
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  <requisition-number>312-896-09</requisition-number>
  <source>Naturejobs.com - Ecommerce</source>
  <company-url>http://www.umu.se</company-url>
  <employer-url>http://www.umu.se</employer-url>
  <application-email>jobb@umu.se</application-email>
  <application-url>http://www8.umu.se/umu/aktuellt/arkiv/lediga_tjanster/312-896-09.html#eng</application-url>
  <employer-name>Umea University</employer-name>
  <company-name>Umea University</company-name>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[Umeå University - with its 29,000 students and over 4,000 employees - is an organisation in constant change and development. Umeå University conducts groundbreaking research within several areas - several in which we are among the best in the world - within others regarded as the leaders in Sweden. We are one of Sweden’s largest providers of education and offer a broad and attractive range of courses and programmes. Our campus constitutes an inspiring environment for everyone that studies and works here. We wish to co-operate with companies and organisations throughout the Umeå region and all over the world.

h1. Assistant professor in Aquatic Ecology at the Climate Impacts Research Centre

The position is placed at CIRC in Abisko, Kiruna municipality.

The Climate Impacts Research Centre (CIRC) undertakes research on how climatic and environmental changes affect the environment in the north. CIRC is part of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Science at Umeå University and stationed year-round in Abisko, Kiruna municipality. For more information see the CIRCs homepage: www.emg.umu.se/circ/index_eng.html.

The holder of the position should carry out research on pristine lake ecosystems in collaboration with other members of CIRC. The aquatic ecology research at CIRC focuses on the productivity and structure of boreal and subarctic lake ecosystems and how these are affected by climate. Existing models on the function of lake ecosystems do not account for production in benthic habitats or for effects of terrestrial organic matter inputs on benthic production. In fact, comparative studies at CIRC suggest that light absorption by terrestrial organic matter causes loss of benthic algal production, which in turn negatively affects total lake productivity (Karlsson et al. 2009 Nature 460:506-509). Taken together this suggests that the nutrient limitation paradigm is not generally valid for pristine lakes (Cole 2009 Nature 460:463-464), and a long term goal is therefore to develop alternative conceptual models on the function of natural lakes. Further, we wish to assess the climate impact on pristine lake ecosystems and especially to separate between direct (e.g. via changes in water temperature) and indirect (via changes in catchment processes) effects. The research includes small and large scale experimental studies, comparative studies of whole lake ecosystems and modelling. The position is open for an outstanding scientist with a record of achievements demonstrated.

The position is for 4 years of research. If other duties are available, e.g. teaching, which can be pursued up to a 20% basis, the position can be prolonged to 5 years. Candidates should have a PhD, not more than five years old, and documented research experiences within the area of the position. When evaluating the applicants, particular emphasis will be put on scientific skills. Pedagogical and administrative skills, and the ability to collaborate with other researchers will also be considered in the evaluation.

Female applicants are encouraged.

Applicants should submit, electronically or in hard-copy form:

 # a curriculum vitae, 
 # copies of degree certificates, 
 # a statement of previous research achievements and teaching merits, 
 # a publication list, 
 # copies of reprints of relevant articles, numbered according to the publication list, 
 # a research plan (maximum 4 pages), and 
 # a list of 3 referees (with contact details). 
Note that in order to be considered, applications must include copies of the selected publications.

Further information can be obtained from Jan Karlsson, Jan.Karlsson@emg.umu.se. Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SECO civil, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-7865431.

Your complete application, marked with *reference number 312-896-09*, should be sent to jobb@umu.se or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive *December 01, 2009* at the latest.

We look forward to receiving your application!]]>
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  <location>Ume&#229;, Sweden</location>
  <title>Assistant professor in Aquatic Ecology at the Climate Impacts Research Centre</title>
  <created-on type="datetime">Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:27:32 -0400</created-on>
  <expires-on type="datetime">Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</expires-on>
  <url>http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/114696-Assistant-professor-in-Aquatic-Ecology-at-the-Climate-Impacts-Research-Centre</url>
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