Post-doc - Climate Change Impacts on Hydrology and Nutrient Biogeochemistry

Post-doc - Climate Change Impacts on Hydrology and Nutrient Biogeochemistry

SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Uppsala, Sweden

We looking for an independent and motivated post-doctoral researcher to conduct experimental and modelling work in a new project focusing on reducing negative impacts of climate change in agricultural landscapes.

About the position

The objectives of the project include: 1) To determine how changes in precipitation patterns modify processes and microorganisms controlling nutrient accumulation and loss in soils; 2) To measure whether nutrient losses to streams (nitrate and phosphate) and air (nitrous oxide) are higher for under drought conditions; and 3) To predict the ability of novel infrastructure for storing river flood water and reusing it for irrigation to mitigate effects of future drought and flooding, and nutrient losses in agricultural catchments. The work will include field and laboratory measurements of nutrient transformations and losses, measurements of hydrology and water quality and hydrochemical modelling of the effect of droughts and flooding on current and future nutrient losses in three study catchments in Sweden. The work will be done in collaboration with the project team, consisting of researchers with expertise in hydrology, biogeochemical cycling, and microbial ecology.

Your profile

• The successful candidate shall have a PhD degree in environmental sciences or a related field with a good understanding of soil and aquatic ecosystems, biogeochemical cycling of nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon, and human impacts on hydrology and water quality;
• Previous experiences with hydrological and water quality measurements are required. Practical experiences with high-frequency water quality monitoring as well as a solid background in statistical data analysis and previous experiences with catchment hydrochemical modelling will be particularly useful;
• Excellent English skills, both in speaking and writing, are mandatory. Good communication skills will be useful when contacting catchment stakeholders during study visits.
• Driving license category B is mandatory.

As postdoctoral appointments are career-developing positions for junior researchers, we are primarily looking for candidates with a doctoral degree that is three years old at most.

Apply NowDeadline 24 July