BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
Applicants are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Agroecology programme. The position is available from 1 February 2024 or later.
Title:
PhD in Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agroecosystems
Research area and project description:
The agricultural sector is responsible for 23% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Denmark, and the Danish Climate Act mandates net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. Especially the reduction of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions is paramount to reach this goal. However, N2O can differ substantially in space and time. Understanding this spatiotemporal variation of N2O emissions in agricultural soils can help to understand the source of N2O emissions, and how to reduce the variation of simulated N2O in modelling exercises.
The PhD candidate’s objective is to increase our understanding of spatiotemporal variation of N2O emissions in agricultural soils in Denmark. Field measurement campaigns will be conducted and aligned to an existing project (Landbrugstyrelsen, 33010-NIFA-22-825) with the objective to quantify field-scale N balance on agricultural mineral soils. Gridded N2O measurements will be conducted in conjunction with measurements of explanatory soil chemical and physical parameters for two cropping seasons. The derived datasets will be used to explain spatiotemporal variation of N2O emissions using both, geospatial analysis and process-based modelling approaches. The PhD project is funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark No. 3105-00086B.
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Qualifications and specific competences:
- The applicants must have a M.S. degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or closely related fields.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.
- Basic knowledge of either greenhouse gas measurements, or geospatial analysis, or process-based modelling is of advantage.
- Substantial experimental field work during the cropping season is required.
- The applicant will have the opportunity to present on conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- The applicant should be enthusiastic about working in an international and interdisciplinary academic environment.
Applications from women and people from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
Place of employment and place of work:
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Department of Agroecology – Soil Fertility Section, AU Viborg, Blichers Allé 20, 8830 Tjele.
Contacts:
Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact:
- Jørgen Eriksen, jorgen.eriksen@agro.au.dk
- Christian Dold, c.dold@agro.au.dk
Please follow this link to submit your application. Application deadline is 16 October 2023 at 23:59 CEST. Preferred starting date is 1 February 2024.
For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see our application guide.
Please note:
- Only documents received prior to the application deadline will be evaluated. Thus, documents sent after deadline will not be taken into account.
- The programme committee may request further information or invite the applicant to attend an interview.
- Shortlisting will be used, which means that the evaluation committee only will evaluate the most relevant applications.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with applicable collective agreement.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Nordre Ringgade 1, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 16-10-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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