POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP in
Geobiosphere Science with placement at the Department of Physical Geography
and Ecosystems Analysis, Faculty of Science
Reference Number: 3215
Last application date: 2009-10-15
Starting date: earliest 2009-12-01
Information: Almut Arneth tel 046-2224082 or Martin T. Sykes tel. 046-2229298
e-mail: almut.arneth@nateko.lu.se, martin.sykes@nateko.lu.se
Applications are made on a specific application form found on the web site:
http://www.science.lu.se/o.o.i.s/2319
The application must reach the Registrator, Kansli N, Lund University, Box 118, SE–221 00 Lund, Sweden, not later than 2009-10-15. All submitted documents must be attested as to their authenticity.
Project description:
The position will be within the framework of a new research centre at Lund University, LUCCI (Lund University Centre for Studies of Carbon Cycle and Climate Interactions) financed by a long term (10 years) Linnaeus grant by the Swedish Research Council. Research at the Centre spans a broad range of disciplines, e.g., Geology, Physical Geography, Climatology, Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry, Ecology, Plant Physiology, Soil Science and Microbiology. There are c. 85 researchers from four different departments within the Faculties of Science and Engineering. Read more about LUCCI at www.lucci.lu.se.
The mechanisms underlying the evolution of Holocene CO2 and CH4 concentrations and climate remain controversial, including whether or not humans have played a discernible role regionally or globally. In this project we aim to improve existing knowledge about human land use over the last 6000 yrs. It will expand a global dataset that was implemented within the LPJ-GUESS modelling framework in order to better assess the role of past human impact on the carbon cycle. The project will link on-going ecosystem modelling work being carried out in Lund with vegetation reconstructions and will involve model applications using LPJ-GUESS.
Qualifications:
Candidates should hold a Master of Science degree in Ecology, Geography, Geology, GIS or an environmental science, be interested in data assimilation and have an interest in past human and environmental history or archaeology. Some experience in programming or modelling using C++ or a similar language is required Excellent written and spoken English is a requirement.
See general study plan at www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/o.o.i.s/3056.
The position is guaranteed for four years. The starting date is negotiable, but the project should commence as soon as possible. Applications for this position should include a letter stating the reasons for applying and brief statements about ambitions in relation to the project. The application should also include a CV with general personal information and details of previous study/work record.
Beasiswa Fakultas Geografi Fisika, Postgraduate Scholarship in Geobiosphere Science
