PhD student in Environmental Science focusing on greenhouse gas emissions from subsea permafrost

The Department of Environmental Science is one of the largest departments at the Faculty of Science of Stockholm University. We have a strong focus on research, spanning from couplings between climate change and biogeochemical cycles (atmosphere-land-ocean) to the sources, transport and effects of environmental contaminants. The department consists of four units (chemical contaminants, atmospheric science, biogeochemistry and (eco)toxicology) with more than 170 researchers, PhD students, technical and administrative staff from over 30 countries. We are deeply engaged also in the Bolin Centre for Climate Research, a national centre of excellence that facilitates research, teaching and outreach related to the Earth’s climate across disciplines.

Research in the Biogeochemistry Unit focuses on the cycles of carbon, nutrients and trace metals on land, in water and in the atmosphere, and their interaction with human activities and climate. The unit has a strong and long-standing research focus on the impact of global warming on Arctic environments with the overarching goal to improve the systems understanding and future projections of biogeochemical cycles in this system.

We are now seeking a PhD student to complement our team, focusing on subsea permafrost in the Arctic Ocean and its relationship to greenhouse gas emissions.

Qualification requirementsTo meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements, for doctoral studies in Environmental Science, at least 45 of the credits at the second cycle must be in one of the natural sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, or Meteorology) including a 30 credits thesis project. The applicant should also have 30 credits in other natural science subjects different from the major.

Please note that it is possible to apply for the position while your master studies are still ongoing. The degree must be finished (qualification requirements must be met) before the student is officially admitted to the PhD program, but the timing of that has some flexibility. If you are still working on your master studies (e.g. your master thesis), please indicate in your application when you expect to finish your master degree.

ApplicationApply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data

• Your highest degree

• Your language skills

• Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• Cover letter motivating your interest for this position

• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience, and a list of degree projects/theses

• Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)

• Optional letters of recommendation (no more than 6 files)

• Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files).

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