PhD Student in Environmental Science: Stockholm University’s Department of Environmental Science is seeking a motivated PhD student to join its Biogeochemistry Unit. The research will focus on the biogeochemical cycle of mercury (Hg) in permafrost soils, aiming to understand the remobilization processes of mercury as permafrost thaws. This project is crucial for advancing our knowledge of climate change’s effects on mercury pollution and its potential impacts on human and wildlife health.
PhD Student in Environmental Science Focusing on Mercury in Permafrost Soils
Location: Department of Environmental Science, Stockholm University
Closing Date: 5 November 2024
Designation:
PhD Student (Doctoral Position)
Research Area:
Environmental Science with a focus on Mercury in Permafrost Soils, Biogeochemistry, Climate Change, and Toxic Trace Metals.
Location:
Department of Environmental Science, Stockholm University, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- General entry requirements include a second-cycle degree or equivalent courses (240 higher education credits, 60 of which must be at the second cycle).
- Specific entry requirements: at least 45 credits in natural sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Meteorology) at the second cycle, including a 30-credit thesis project.
- Additional 30 credits in other natural sciences.
- Strong proficiency in written and oral English is required.
- Prior experience in laboratory experiments, mercury biogeochemistry, and/or Arctic ecosystems is beneficial.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will join a research group dedicated to investigating mercury remobilization processes from thawing permafrost soils. Fieldwork will be conducted in Tavvavuoma, one of the most extensive permafrost peatlands in Fennoscandia. The project will apply both field and laboratory approaches to assess the reduction and desorption processes of mercury along permafrost thaw gradients, with the goal of linking these processes to land destabilization, carbon remineralization, and broader biogeochemical cycles. The position is associated with the FORMAS-funded project, “Remobilization of Mercury from Degrading Permafrost Peatlands.”
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. Applicants must ensure their application is complete and includes the following:
- Contact details and personal information
- Highest degree and language proficiency
- Contact details for 2-3 references
- Documents including a cover letter, CV, degree certificates, grades, letters of recommendation, and degree projects/theses.
Last Date to Apply:
5 November 2024
For more details or inquiries, contact Associate Professor Sofi Jonsson at sofi.jonsson@aces.su.se or +46 8-674 71 87.
