Arctic Freshwater Ecology PhD: Climate, Lakes & Food Webs

SLU Holding; Uppsala kommun; Hybrid; SEK 368,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala invites applications for a PhD student in Arctic freshwater ecology. The project studies climate-driven vegetation changes and winter conditions affecting habitats and food webs in Arctic/alpine lakes.

The 4‑year doctoral program includes seasonal sampling, biomarker analysis, data integration, and Bayesian modeling to map trophic pathways and productivity. Salary follows a local collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent is required.
• English language proficiency comparable to Engelska B/6.
• Experience in aquatic ecology or limnology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct seasonal sampling of lake ecosystems in open-water and under-ice conditions.
• Analyze biomarkers (PUFA, cyanotoxins) and stable isotopes in samples.
• Apply Bayesian mixing models to study diets and food webs.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Publication experience

Fluent English

Team work

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Biomarker analysis

Bayesian mixing models

Job description

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala invites applications for a PhD student in Arctic freshwater ecology. The project studies climate-driven vegetation changes and winter conditions affecting habitats and food webs in Arctic/alpine lakes.

The 4‑year doctoral program includes seasonal sampling, biomarker analysis, data integration, and Bayesian modeling to map trophic pathways and productivity. Salary follows a local collective agreement.