Ph.D. Opportunity
Global Change and the Evolution and Migration of Scots Pine
University of Oulu, Finland
Applications are invited for a three-year Ph.D. contract, beginning in
July 2006, as part of the interdisciplinary project "Global Change and
the Evolution and Migration of Scots Pine" (GEMS) within the Thule
Institute's Global Change in the North research programme. The Ph.D.
student will work as a member of the GEMS team and focus on using pollen
analysis to pinpoint the first arrival and direction of spread of Scots
pine into northern Fennoscandia.
The successful candidate will have completed a degree in Quaternary
Geology, Physical Geography, or Biology. He/she should have experience
in pollen analysis, a good knowledge of the Holocene history of northern
Europe, and a strong background in numerical analysis methods. Knowledge
of the use of databases would be considered an advantage. He/she should
be prepared to travel and also be able to converse easily in English.
The application may be written in either English or Finnish. It should
include a CV and verified copies of the relevant degree, employment and
language proficiency certificates. It should also include a 1-2 page
(A4) review explaining the interest that the candidate has in this topic
and the skills and experience that he/she will bring to the research
group. Please, additionally provide the name and telephone number of two
people who may, if necessary, be contacted as a reference. Applications
should be sent to the address below to arrive not later than Wednesday,
31 May 2006.
Applications should be sent to:
Dr. Sheila Hicks
Institute of Geosciences
PL 3000
90014 University of Oulu
Finland