Postdoctoral Position in Biology, Focus on Ecological Modelling of Stream Fish Populations

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The Faculty of Health Science and Technology has an opening for one full-time post-doctoral position in Biology at the Department of Environmental and Life Sciences in the field of Ecological Modelling, with a focus on individual- based modelling of stream fish populations in hydropower-regulated rivers.

The River Ecology and Management Research Group (RivEM), a research environment within the Department of Environmental and Life Sciences at Karlstad University, conducts both basic and applied research in and along rivers and lakes and their surrounding landscapes. The research group is interested in the sustainable use of natural resources in watersheds, working for solutions to environmental problems that benefit both society and nature. Areas of research addressed by RivEM include river connectivity and the effects of hydropower, aquatic- terrestrial interactions and habitats, winter ecology under global climate change, endangered species such as unionid mussels, conservation biology and social-ecological research relating to river regulation and recreational fishing (www. kau.se/biology/research; https:// www. nrrv.se). Within many of these topics, research is conducted in collaboration with stakeholders from industry, administrative agencies, interest organizations and landowners.

The position is a temporary full-time position for two years, with possible one-year extension depending on funding. The position may include 20 % teaching or other academic duties in the Department.

Hydroelectric power is a key means of transforming to a fossil-free society, but damming of rivers for hydropower has also been a major driver of declines in aquatic biodiversity. This project will focus on developing ways to protect and restore stream habitat for salmonid fishes in hydropower-regulated rivers.

The successful candidate will develop and apply advanced individual-based models (IBMs) for salmonid fishes various river management scenarios. Research will be conducted in collaboration with stakeholders from hydropower, county administration and municipalities, and NGOs. The applicant is expected to be active at the university and participate in the research environment.

To be eligible for the position, applicants are required to hold a PhD (or to be completed before the decision about the employment is taken) in ecology or related fields. The candidate must have completed the degree no more than three years before the last date for applications unless special grounds exist.

Older PhD degrees can be taken into account when there are special reasons, such as leave due to sick leave, parental leave, clinical service, positions of trust within unions or other similar circumstances.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.

We are searching for a highly motivated candidate with experience in aquatic ecology and ecological modelling.

In the selection process, special weight will be given to the applicant's research skills, as demonstrated by the quality of the applicant's PhD thesis, published scientific articles and other scientific merits.

In the selection process, considerable weight will be given to the applicant's scientific experience in ecological- or individual- based modelling, in salmonid ecology and genetics, geographic information systems (GIS) and hydraulic modelling. Considerable weight will also be given to the ability to cooperate and establish good relations with colleagues, as well as the ability to work independently and to take initiatives.

Weight will be given to the applicant's abilities to conduct field and lab work. Weight will also be given to the experience of collaborating with stakeholders and communicating research.

The position is a full-time employment for 24 months, starting on February 1, 2025, or by agreement between the applicant and the employer. An extension of one year is possible depending upon funding availability.

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Karlstad University values ​​the qualities that even gender distribution and diversity bring to the business. We are therefore happy to see applicants of all genders and with different birth backgrounds, functionality and life experience.

Application

Submit the application via the University's web-based recruitment tool, Varbi. Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application in accordance with the advertisement, for providing translations of any documents written in a language other than Swedish, Norwegian, Danish or English, and for ensuring that the documentation allows for objective and qualitative assessments. A complete application should be submitted by the application deadline. An incomplete application may jeopardise a fair assessment of qualifications.

The application should include:

Reference contact information (at least two) and letters of reference. At least one of which is a current or former supervisor

Attach all the documents and publications you wish to be considered to the electronic application (do not just provide links). Name each uploaded document to clearly indicate its content.

Documents that cannot be submitted electronically, such as books or publications, should be sent to:

Karlstads universitet HR-administratör 651 88 Karlstad

State the reference number: REK2024/204

Application deadline: 2025-01-05

We look forward to your application!

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HR Excellence in Research Karlstad University received the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research award September 2020. The award is issued to employers with a stimulating work environment and good conditions for researchers and its continuous improvement. The award also conveys the university's commitment to fair and transparent recruitment as well as favorable professional development for researchers. Read more: kau.se/hrs4r

Contract type Full time First day of employment 1 februari eller enligt överenskommelse / 1st of february or by agreement Salary Monthly Number of positions 1 Full-time equivalent 100% City Karlstad County Värmlands län Country Sweden Reference number REK2024/204 Contact

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Published 28.Nov.2024 Last application date 05.Jan.2025 11:59 PM CET

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