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Södertörn University in south Stockholm is a dynamic institute of higher education with a unique profile and high academic standard. A large proportion of the university staff holds doctorates and there is a strong link between undergraduate education and research. Södertörn University has around 11 000 students and 840 employees. Södertörn University is an equal opportunities employer.
Environmental Science is a broad interdisciplinary research subject that examines societal interactions with natural values, processes and resources. Environmental Science covers the study of ecological, climatic and other natural processes that affect ecosystems over space and time, human-induced environmental problems, and environmental policy, governance and sustainability challenges. Knowledge in both natural and social sciences is necessary for the understanding of environmental and more broadly, sustainability challenges. Research in Environmental Science at Södertörn University focuses on two integrated themes: (1) Sustainability Challenges and Pathways and (2) Environment. These themes, as well as research in Environmental Science at Södertörn University, are described in more detail here.
For more information about doctoral education and research in Environmental Studies at Södertörn University, please click here.
Description
These doctoral positions are funded by the Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies and are located within the CLIM-SCAPE project: “Climate change mitigation capacity of the Baltic coastal seascape: identification of hotspot environments for coastal blue carbon sequestration and guidance for sustainable management of the Baltic coastal landscapes under global change (CLIM-SCAPE)”. One doctoral student will focus on understanding multiple coastal habitats’ carbon sink functions (i.e. carbon stock levels, carbon accumulation rates and greenhouse gas exchange) across the land-sea continuum, while the other doctoral student will focus on the influence of seascape configuration and connectivity (export and fate carbon) on blue carbon sequestration capacity, coupled to the distribution of blue forest habitats and contemporary land use. Further reading about the project, see https://ostersjostiftelsen.se/en/the-foundation-supports-14-research-projects-about-the-baltic-sea-region-and-eastern-europe/). The project will be conducted using an international and transdisciplinary research team.
These doctoral studentships include admission to third-cycle education, i.e. research level, and employment on a doctoral studentship. The intended outcome for students admitted to third-cycle education is a Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The programme covers 240 credits, which is the equivalent of four years of full-time study. A doctoral student’s working hours should primarily be dedicated to their third-cycle studies, but may include education, research and/or administration equivalent to no more than 20% of full-time.
Entry requirements and selection
The general entry requirements are:
- a second-cycle/master level qualification,
- fulfilment of the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are awarded at second-cycle/master level, or
- the acquisition of substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
The Faculty Board may permit an exemption from the general entry requirements for an individual applicant, if there are special grounds. (Ordinance 2010:1064)
Specific entry requirements
A qualified applicant has the equivalent of 90 credits, including a Master’s degree project worth at least 15 credits, in Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Biology, Earth Sciences or a related subject, or has obtained the same qualifications outside of Sweden or previously been awarded an equivalent degree. If there are special grounds, the Faculty Board may exempt an applicant from fulfilling the special qualification requirements.
Successful applicants will be skilled at communicating scientific knowledge in English and have good cooperation skills. A document describing your research interests and expertise, and their relevance to the project, must be included in your application (see Application procedure). Documented skills from fieldwork, lab. work, theoretical work, etc. in any specified area of relevance, such as blue carbon science, marine/coastal science and/or Baltic Sea research, are beneficial, as are statistical skills and diving experience (preferably with a relevant working certificate).
General Syllabus for Environmental Science
Södertörn University’s Admission Regulations
Employment
An application for a place on a third-cycle programme is also an application for employment on a doctoral studentship. Employment is for no longer than the equivalent of a maximum of four years of full-time study. The provisions relating to employment on a doctoral studentship are stated in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, Sections 1-7. Doctoral students will be employed by the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies at Södertörn University.
Regulations for third-cycle education at Södertörn University
Application procedure
Information and instructions for the application procedure are available on our website, www.sh.se.
When applying, use Södertörn University’s web-based recruitment system ReachMee, or follow the link “ansök” (apply) provided at the end of this announcement.
Your application should be written in English and must include:
- An application letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Degree certificate and proof that you are eligible to apply for this position
- Bachelor’s essay and Master’s dissertation in the field in accordance with the entry requirements
- Description of expectations, interests and expertise in the described research field, and the reason you are suitable for this position (max 1 page)
- Two references, with contact details
- A maximum of three publications may also be appended
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
The application deadline is 6 February 2022.
Further information
Martin Gullström, Associate Professor, co-leader for the research project, martin.gullstrom@sh.se, +46709 202140
Elinor Andrén, Associate Professor, co-leader for the research project, elinor.andren@sh.se, +46(0)8 608 4744
Ester Appelgren, Head of the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies, ester.appelgren@sh.se, +46 (0)8 608 4183
Karin Ebert, Director of Doctoral Studies, karin.ebert@sh.se, +46 (0)8-608 5283
Marie Granroth, Human Resources Administrator, marie.granroth@sh.se, +46 (8)0 608 4771
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