[Sextonlabpastmembers] Fwd: PhD position in Bryophyte ecolog

[Jason Sexton]

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From: Ingibjörg Svala Jónsdóttir - HI <
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Date: Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 4:28 PM
Subject: PhD position in Bryophyte ecolog
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PhD position in bryophyte ecology with the Faculty of Life and
Environmental Sciences <https://radningarkerfi.orri.is/?s=29366>

The Faculty of Life- and Environmental Sciences at the University of
Iceland is seeking a motivated candidate for a three-year PhD position for
the project ¿Bryophytes as ecosystem engineers in a changing tundra¿. The
position is funded by the University of Iceland Research Fund. The PhD
project will be linked to a larger project funded by the Icelandic Research
Fund, Rannís, addressing processes that trap degraded tundra ecosystems in
a degraded state (TRAPP).

Hide Further information <https://english.hi.is/vacancies>
Field of work

*Short description of the project*

Bryophytes are a major component in many tundra plant communities and
potentially have multiple effects on the physical environment of tundra
ecosystems as well as providing a habitat for diverse organisms building
complex food webs. The aim of the PhD project is to investigate bryophyte
functional traits, including the microbial/micro faunal traits, that drive
ecosystem processes in tundra rangelands of Iceland (above potential
treeline), and how they vary between Bryophyte Functional Groups, climatic
condition, and herbivory.

The research team and collaboration - The PhD student will work within the
Tundra Ecology Lab, jointly run by Ingibjörg Svala Jónsdóttir at the
University of Iceland and Isabel C. Barrio at the Agricultural University
of Iceland (https://tundraecology.hi.is/). The project will also be based
on collaboration with the Molecular Population Biology lab at the
University of Iceland (Snæbjörn Pálsson), the Microbial Ecology lab at the
University of Akureyri (Oddur Vilhelmsson) and the Terrestrial Ecology at
Copenhagen University (Signe Lett, Kathrin Rousk).
Qualification requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with outstanding track-record
and:

   - M.Sc. degree in in Biology, Microbiology or Ecology or related field
   - Background knowledge in terrestrial ecology
   - Excellent English, both written and spoken
   - Good planning and organization skills
   - Good communication and teamwork skills
   - Good ability to work independently

In addition to the above requirements, it is desirable to have:

   - Good skills in statistical analysis (the R software)
   - Experience of microbial research and application of molecular methods
   - Experience of laboratory work and fieldwork under demanding conditions
   (the highlands)

Application process

The PhD student is expected to start in mid-November 2022. The selected
candidate must send a formal application for PhD studentship at the
University of Iceland and the position is dependent on acceptance into the
PhD program.

The PhD student position is for 3 years which the current funding covers.

The application shall include:

   - A short letter (max. 3 pages) of motivation where the candidates also
   provide their future vision and why pursuing a PhD degree within the
   advertised position.
   - CV (curriculum vitae) including education, research and work
   experience.
   - Certificates of education (BS and MSc degree) and course transcripts
   with grades.
   - Contact information for two referees who can provide a recommendation
   letter
   - Overview of publications (if any).
   - (Optional) Applicants are also invited to send PDF of MS thesis (in
   any language) and any other relevant publications if available (max. 5
   documents).

All applications will be answered and applicants will be notified of the
employment decision when a final decision has been made. Applications will
be valid for six months from the end of the application
deadline. Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made
in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland -
https://english.hi.is/node/50017

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy -
https://english.hi.is/node/24581/

*The University of Iceland is a growing community of knowledge and is a
very dynamic and interesting workplace. Our values are academic freedom,
professionalism and equality. The University strives to provide flexibility
and encourages participation in the progression of the studies and research
in all fields within the realm of the University.*

*The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences employs ca. 390 people
involved with teaching and research. The School offers an international
working environment, with the number of international employees and
students increasing each year. Currently about quarter of all employees and
graduate students are international. The school has around 2000 students
and numerous graduate students. The School of Engineering and Natural
Sciences is proud of its¿ diversity and reform-minded environment where
knowledge acquisition and sharing is paramount.*
Application deadline

*Application deadline is 31.08.2022*
For further information contact

Ingibjörg Svala Jónsdóttir

isj at hi.is

Guðrún Hrönn Hilmarsdóttir

gudrunhronn at hi.is

+354 525 4621
Apply now <https://radningarkerfi.orri.is/?s=29366>



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Jason (Jay) Sexton
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Associate Professor
Chair, UCM Senate Committee on Research
Department of Life and Environmental Sciences
University of California, Merced
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