"Postdoctoral researcher in Limnology"

Duties

Research on the processes that control the lateral transport of water and carbon between the littoral and pelagic zones of lakes. The research will be based on field measurements of hydrodynamics as well as carbon concentrations, mainly at the lake Erken, 60 km east of Uppsala. The measurements will be based on longer ADCP deployments and various automatic sensors for water temperature, carbon dioxide and other water properties, as well as shorter intense field campaigns. The research work is carried out in close collaboration with other project members.

Qualifications required

Ph.D. degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a doctoral degree in limnology, oceanography, aquatic physics, aquatic science, or another relevant area e.g. environmental engineering or biogeochemistry. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labor unions, etc.

Since the work involves frequent measurements in the field, a driving license is required. Experience of data analysis using Matlab, Python or R is required.

We attach great importance to personal qualities such as such as ability to cooperate within a group, independence and organizational skills. Candidates must be able to express themselves very well in spoken as well as written English.

Qualifications desired

Knowledge of lake physics and biogeochemistry in aquatic ecosystems. Experience of working with ADCP and automated sensors. Technical competence. Experience of fieldwork. Experience of analysis of large datasets.

About the employment

Temporary position for 24 months, with a possibility to an extension up to a maximum of 36 months, according to central collective agreement. Scope of employment: full-time. Starting date 2026-02-01 or as agreed. Location: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact

Professor Sebastian Sobek, sebastian.sobek@ebc.uu.se, +46 18 471 27 18. Assoc. Prof. Erik Sahlée, erik.sahlee@met.uu.se, +46 18 471 25 69