Researcher in forest phenology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject description

The researcher will work 4 month in the project "Near real-time monitoring and risk mapping of spruce bark beetle attacks - an integrated framework based on remote sensing, geodata and modelling" (funded by the Swedish Space Agency). The researcher's task is to further develop a model for the spruce bark beetle population dynamics largely driven by temperature data. The spruce bark beetle model will be an important component in the methodology developed within the project. The researcher will also work 4 month in the project "Impact of tree phenology on ecosystem model performance - implications for scenario analysis". The researcher's task is to use Swedish phenology data for forest trees to evaluate the parameterization of an ecosystem model, and to analyze how this effects the carbon balance for Swedish forests when simulating different forest management alternatives and climate scenarios.

Work duties

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

• Development of an existing temperature-driven population model for spruce bark beetle
• Calibration of phenology model for forest trees

Qualification requirements

Applicants must have:

• A PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English
• Documented experience in phenology modeling for trees and insects
• Experience in working with temperature data for phenology modeling, observation data as well as climate model data
• Experience in working with the ecosystem model LPJ-GUESS

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

• Experience in phenology modeling different spruce provenances is an advantage, as the interaction between the spruce phenology and the time of the spruce bark beetle swarming activity can effect the risk of successful attacks

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment

Fixed-term employment for 8 months starting as soon as possible after the 15th of August.

Full time position.

Contact persons:

Per-Ola Olsson (per-ola.olsson@nateko.lu.se)

Anna Maria Jönsson (anna_maria.jonsson@nateko.lu.se)

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• CV, including a list of publications
• A general description of past research and future research interests (no more than two pages)
• Contact information of at least two references
• Copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered