Research project assistant in biology, emphasis ecological modelling - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description
The Faculty of Health, Science and Technology has an opening for a project assistant in biology,

emphasis in ecology, at the Department of Environmental and Life Sciences. The project involves research on ecology in streams with a focus on habitat modelling and river flows. The River Ecology and Management Research Group (NRRV), a research group within the Department of Environmental and Life Sciences at Karlstad University, conducts both basic and applied research in rivers, lakes and the surrounding landscape (www.kau.se/biologi; www.nrrv.se ). The research centres on the sustainable use of natural resources in watersheds with a view to finding solutions to environmental problems that benefit both society and nature. Areas of research addressed by the research group include river connectivity and the effects of hydropower, aquatic-terrestrial habitats and linkages, winter ecology under global climate change, endangered species, conservation biology, and social-ecological research relating to river regulation and fisheries. Many research topics are conducted in collaboration with stakeholders from industry, administrative agencies, interest organizations and landowners as well as with the group’s extensive international research network. NRRV was recently selected as a ‘Strong Research Environment’ by Karlstad University, and has received directed funding to further develop its research profile.

Duties
Duties involve field work, laboratory work and data analysis with a main focus on Individual Based Modelling (IBMs). The project assistant contributes to report writing and other publications. The project leader may also need assistance with administrative tasks, as well as planning and conducting conferences and workshops.

Qualifications
Applicants who have good knowledge of ecology and related disciplines as well as documented experience using Individual Based Modelling and competence to use different software for programming, GIS, hydraulic modelling and similar are eligible for the position. In addition a Master degree in biology and good command English are requirements. Good knowledge in Swedish is valuable.

We are seeking a motivated person with experience in the fields of fish and river ecology, river rehabilitation, and computer analysis of data including Individual Based Modelling, programming software, GIS, and hydraulic modelling. Valuable qualifications are an interest in the areas of stream fish ecology and macrozoobenthos. We highly value interpersonal skills facilitating rapid integration in the research team.

Terms of employment
The position is a fixed-term employment 50-100% for nine months, with possible extension. The starting date is September 1, 2020 or by agreement. Duties may require some travelling and field work.

Application
Applications are submitted through the university’s web-based recruitment tool and should include well documented qualifications. Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application in accordance with the advertisement and for ensuring that the documentation allows for objective and qualitative assessments. A complete application should be submitted no later than the application deadline. If your application is not complete, we may not be able to assess it qualitatively in all aspects.

Application should include:

• Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications in relation to the contents of the position
•  CV
•  Copies of relevant transcripts, degree certificates, letters of recommendation
• List of publications
• Contact information to at least two references

Application deadline: June 19, 2020
Reference number: REK2020/119

We look forward to your application!

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