Postdoctoral Position Available in Physical Geography
(Arctic Palaeoclimatology and/or Permafrost studies)
Stockholm University
Department of Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology
Application Deadline: Saturday, 15 November 2003
For more information contact Prof. Peter Kuhry (peter.kuhry [at] natgeo.su.se)
Stockholm University
Department of Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology hereby announces
a two-year position as
FORSKARE / POSTDOC IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY (Ref.no. 618-1853-03)
within the field Arctic Palaeoclimatology and/or Permafrost studies.
Starting date is January 1, 2004, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Department
The Department of Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology is one of
the major departments within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. The
department has 120 employees and approximately 1500 students. The main
research disciplines are Geomorphology, Glaciology, Climatology,
Quaternary Geology, Hydrology, Remote Sensing, Geographical Data
Processing, Ecological Geography and Tropical Geography. The education
is oriented towards geography, earth sciences, geosciences, and
environmental protection.
Assignment
The main task is to construct datasets to validate the output of General
Circulation Models (GCMs) and Regional Climate Models (RCMs) for four
tundra sub regions located across the Circumpolar North (Central
Canadian Arctic, European Arctic and Taymir Peninsula), based on
published multiproxy data, particularly the last 500 years,
meteorological and hydrological data, and permafrost (ground) monitoring
results. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to conduct
innovative research in the fields of Arctic Palaeoclimatology and/or
Permafrost studies, and publish in international peer-reviewed
scientific journals. Participation in one or two fieldtrips to remote
locations in the Canadian and/or Russian Arctic is anticipated. This
position is financially supported by a grant from the European
Commission (GLIMPSE project, contract no EVK2-CT-2002-00164) and
Stockholm University.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a recent PhD in a related field of science, not
older than five years. When selecting a candidate, we focus mainly on
scientific qualifications.
The application should contain the following:
- verified curriculum vitae
- verified copies of PhD diploma and graduation certificates
- letter of intent explaining research plans
- two copies of three recent publications
- addresses of three references
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Peter Kuhry, Department
of Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology, phone: + 46 8 162000,
email: peter.kuhry [at] natgeo.su.se. Trade unions; Bo Ekengren, SACO,
Lars-Ake Sall, ST/ATF and Birgitta Carlen, SEKO, Phone: + 46 8 162000.
The application for the position as Postdoc, labelled "Ref. no.
618-1853-03", must arrive at the following address no later than 15
November, 2003.
Stockholm University
Registrator/PA
SE-106 91 STOCKHOLM
SWEDEN
Facsimile: + 46 8 16 38 66
Email: registrator [at] adm.su.se
If the application arrives by facsimile or email, an identical and
signed original application should follow promptly by mail.
Please find further information on internet, GLIMPSE
http://www.awi-potsdam.de/www-pot/atmo/glimpse/index.html,
the Department of Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology:
http://www.geo.su.se/ink/ and Stockholm University http://www.su.se