Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. The world’s forests are changing rapidly around us. Rates of tree mortality are increasing in many regions, growth rates of trees are changing and the enormous sink of carbon that they provide may be under threat. Yet we currently lack consistent and reliable global-scale assessments of how the dynamics of tree growth and death are changing. In the Tree2Globe project, funded by the European Research Council, we are seeking to change this, developing new methodology to combine observational datasets, particularly from ground-based inventory plots, with dynamic global vegetation modelling. The fellow will join this Tree2Globe team, working under the supervision of Thomas Pugh and alongside a wider group of researchers working on forest dynamics and ecosystem modelling at Lund University. They will develop new methodology utilizing the LPJ-GUESS dynamic vegetation model and applying it for assessment of dynamics and carbon cycling in forests around the world. They can expect opportunities to substantially build their professional network, interfacing with a large team of collaborators worldwide. The fellow will also become part of the BECC research platform, a collaboration between Lund University and the University of Gothenburg, which brings together over 250 researchers working on the topics related to biodiversity and ecosystem services under a changing climate. Work duties The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Opportunities for teaching may also be included, but shall constitute a minor part of the role. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The fellow will be expected to lead/contribute to research linking vegetation modelling with the LPJ-GUESS model with ground-based inventory plot data and related tasks, as laid out in the Tree2Globe project description. This will include the planning of model developments, carrying out model developments, preparing and analysing observational datasets, designing experimental protocols, carrying out the related simulations and analysis, and leading writing of peer-reviewed papers based on the results. The fellow is expected to contribute substantially to the intellectual development of the work. Participation in national and international meetings and workshops related to the above is expected, as is carrying out related administration and communication activities. Qualification requirements Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier. Additional requirements:
Assessment criteria and other qualifications This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject. For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:
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Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development. Terms of employment Instructions on how to apply Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:
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The Faculty of Science conducts research and education within Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Environmental Science. The Faculty is organized into eight departments, gathered in the northern campus area. The Faculty has approximately 1500 students, 330 PhD students and 700 employees.
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