Postdoctoral Fellow in environmental science

at the Department of Environmental Science. Closing date: 16 June 2024.

The Department of Environmental Science is one of the biggest departments at the Faculty of Science. The department is divided into four units with more than 170 researchers, teachers, doctoral students and technical/administrative staff from over 30 countries. Research and teaching focuses on chemical contaminants, atmospheric science, biogeochemistry and (eco)toxicology. As an employee at the Department of Environmental Science you will be part of a dynamic environment with research in leading research areas and a strong international profile.

Project description
The postdoc project is part of the Biodiversa+ project DESTRESS (Deciphering temporal trends and safe operating spaces for river biodiversity within the context of multiple stressors), funded by the EU and national funding agencies. The overarching goal of DESTRESS is to provide guidance and actionable knowledge needed to balance freshwater needs between riverine biodiversity and human society. Data analysis tools will be used to investigate links between biodiversity and major stressors such as hydrology and pollution by synthetic chemicals. A co-creation process involving water managers, relevant authorities and other stakeholders will be used to develop a Safe Operating Space to support evidence-based implementation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030.

Main responsibilities
The postdoctoral fellow will specifically contribute to two parts of the DESTRESS project. First, the fellow will investigate links between land use (e.g. waste water treatment plants, agriculture, population density etc) and impact on hydrology and level of contamination by synthetic chemicals in European rivers. This task involves handling and alayzing of big data. Second, the postdoctoral fellow will contribute to the development and scientific analysis of a process to ensure and facilitate regulatory and management implementation of the ouctomes of DESTRESS. Throughout the project, the fellow will work closely together with other members of the DESTRESS interdisciplinary research team of ecologists, hydrologists, environmental chemists, environmental scientists and social scientists as well as with various stakeholders. The fellow is expected to contribute to and lead the writing of scientific manuscripts.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills in environmental science. The successful postdoc candidate is expected to have a PhD in environmental science or equivalent, with documented experience of data analysis tools and community/stakeholder engagement. Experience with science-to-policy processes and knowledge on European legislative frameworks associated to biodiversity and water management, as well as on biodiversity measures and drivers of change is considered an advantage. Experience of work in inter-, and transdsiciplunary research will also be of benefit.

We also wish that you have:

• Working ability in R
• Statistical knowledge and experience in multivariate modelling
• Experience with using GIS (geographical information systems)
• Strong communication skills in English, in both speech and writing.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date in September or as per agreement. The employment includes salary for full time work and social benefits.

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Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Anna Sobek, telephone: +46 8 674 72 30, anna.sobek@aces.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• Cover letter
• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
• Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
  – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
  – why and how you wish to complete the project
  – what makes you suitable for the project in question
• Copy of PhD diploma
• Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
• Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

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