PhD scholarship in soil physics and greenhouse gas emissions Job Vacancy in Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (NMBU) Assam – Updated today

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Company Name : Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (NMBU)
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Job Description : About the position
Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA) at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant 3-year PhD position within soil sciences focusing on soil health and functioning after moving and reestablishing productive soils.
The PhD position is part of the recently funded project «Green Move – Sustainable Movement and Restoration of Natural and Productive soils in important infrastructure projects». The project aims to develop scientifically sound methods to re-establish productive soils in new locations under boreal climate (www.ntnu.edu/greenmove). Appropriate field experiments will be established at NMBU’s experimental farm and at locations in the Trondheim area. The PhD position will focus on soil hydraulic and biological functions that convey soil health and fertility.
In total, the Green Move-project will employ five PhD students, whereof two will be employed at NMBU and three at NTNU. The PhD student is expected to collaborate closely with this interdisciplinary team of PhD students, as well as researchers within and beyond the Green Move project and to communicate findings within the project and to international audiences through national and international conferences and scientific publications.
The applicant is made aware off that an application for a PhD position at NMBU is at the same time an application for admission to a PhD programme at the institution. The documentation that is necessary to ensure that the admission requirements are met must be uploaded as an attachment.
Main tasks
Design and oversee field experiments with re-established soils
Study the interaction of soil physical and biological processes with focus on soil pore space development
Investigate the effect of moving and re-establishing soils on crop yields, soil physical properties, GHG emissions and soil carbon storage
Evaluate appropriate soil health indicators for re-established soils
Study selected agronomic management practices for their potential to ameliorate re-established soils
Publish peer reviewed articles
The successful candidate will work with a supervisory team to develop a more detailed PhD plan during the first 4 months of the project, including a progress plan towards a PhD degree within the scholarship period.
Competence
The successful applicant must meet the conditions defined for admission to a PhD programme at NMBU. The applicant must have an academically relevant education corresponding to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits are at master’s degree level. The applicant must have a documented strong academic background and be able to document proficiency in both written and oral English. For more detailed information on the admission criteria please see the PhD Regulations and the relevant PhD programme description.
The applicant must document expertise and interest in the research subject.
Required academic qualifications
Master or comparable degree in a relevant scientific field such as soil science, soil biology, environmental or agricultural sciences or closely related subjects. Preferably obtained within the last 5 years
Experience with soil physical, biological and/or chemical methods
The following experiences and skills will be emphasized:
Expertise and interest in plant-soil interactions
Agronomic expertise
Experience with field work and experiments
Strong academic capacity and analytical skills
Norwegian/Scandinavian language skills
Driver’s licence
In addition, you need to:
have an inquisitive nature and desire to work with complex environmental questions
have enthusiasm for research, be motivated to learn new things and show ability to work independently while being an active member of a research team
be capable to work structured, accurate and independent
have good interpersonal and communication skills
Remuneration and further information
The position is placed in government pay scale position code 1017 PhD Fellow. PhD Fellows are normally placed in pay grade 54 (NOK 491.200,-) on the Norwegian Government salary scale upon employment and follow ordinary meriting regulations.
Employment is conducted according to national guidelines for University and Technical College PhD scholars.
For further information, please contact Associate professor Susanne Eich-Greatorex, E-mail: susanne.eich@nmbu.no; phone +91-XXXXXXXXXX or Professor Peter Dörsch, E-mail: peter.doersch@nmbu.no; phone +47 672 31 836
Information for PhD applicants and general Information to applicants
Application
To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button above. This will route you to the University’s Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.
Application deadline: 16.03.2022
In the application, the candidate must confirm that information and documentation (in the form of attachments) submitted via the job application can also be used by NMBU in a possible admission process.
Applicants invited for an interview are expected to present original diplomas and certificates.
The following documents must be attached to the application:
Motivation letter (maximum 1 page)
Complete CV
Certified copies of academic diplomas and certificates. (i.e. Di-ploma, transcript. Diploma supplement for both bachelor and master). Diplomas, transcripts and diploma supplements that are not in Norwegian or English must be uploaded in the original lan-guage. An English translation of these documents must also be at-tached.
Applicants from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a diploma supplement, or a similar document, which describes in detail the study program and grading system.
Documentation of proficiency in written and oral English
Names and contact details for two references
Additional relevant documentation of professional knowledge (for example, list of scientific works)
About The Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management
The Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA) works with nature and the environment, sustainable use of natural resources, biological and geological processes.
MINA’s employees undertake teaching, research and dissemination within the fields of geology, hydrology and limnology, soil science, environmental chemistry, forestry, ecology, natural resource management, renewable energy, and nature-based tourism.
Our vision is to be a key actor in knowledge production and dissemination, and our goal is to deliver research of high, international quality, and varied and excellent teaching. The faculty’s employees are significant participants within their respective fields of expertise, both nationally and internationally. The faculty is dominated by a vital research culture and high levels of scientific production.
The faculty has about 200 employees, 90 PhD students and 650 students.
Read more about MINA here.
Søknad
Søknadsfrist:
16.03.2022
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Om stillingen
Stillingstittel:
PhD scholarship in soil physics and greenhouse gas emissions – 22/00976
Sted:
Universitetstunet 3, 1430 Ås
Ansettelsesform:
Åremål
Heltid/deltid:
Heltid
Antall stillinger:
1
Sektor:
Offentlig
Om arbeidsgiveren
Arbeidsgiver:
Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (NMBU)
Adresse:
Universitetstunet 3, 1433 Ås
Hjemmeside:
http://www.nmbu.no
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
NMBU has a particular responsibility for research and education that secures the basis for the life of future generations. Sustainability is rooted in everything we do and we deliver knowledge for life. NMBU has 1,900 employees of which about 300 phd scholarships and 6,700 students. The university is divided into seven faculties.

NMBU believes that a good working environment is characterised by diversity.
We encourage qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, functional ability, cultural background or whether you have been outside the labour market for a period. If necessary, workplace adaptations will be made for persons with disabilities. More information about NMBU is available at www.nmbu.no.
Om annonsen
Sist endret:
03.03.2022
Hentet fra:
jobbnorge
Referanse:
10077616
Stillingsnummer:
1925548

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