Explore fully funded PhD positions focusing on soil biodiversity changes in response to global environmental shifts. Join us in advancing research in this critical field.
Fully Funded PhD Position in Soil Biodiversity Changes in Response to Global Changes
Our research focuses on the global-scale patterns of soil diversity and how human activities might interrupt it. We are looking for a PhD student to work on Dr. Helen Phillips’ Research Council of Finland project “GC-Worms: Partitioning the Impacts of Global Changes on Earthworm Communities” based at the University of Helsinki. The GC-Worms project shall commence in September 2024 and end in August 2028.
The main idea of the study is to analyze variations in alpha and beta diversity of earthworm communities across various locations and through varying periods. The position available provides a chance to improve on capacities in data management, statistics, R programming languages, as well as scientific writing which includes writing proposals for grants.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- A Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field
- Must be interested in how human activities impact global biodiversity
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
How to Apply
Applications can only be processed through the online system. The application should include the following documents (either as a single file or separately within the online system):
- Letter of motivation (max 1 page). If you haven’t completed your Master’s, please indicate in the letter your expected date of submission.
- If you have some prior experience in any aspect of the research topic, please outline it in the letter.
- If you do not have prior experience, please indicate what aspect of this doctoral position excites you.
- CV (max 2 pages) including any publications if you have them.
- Contact information for two people who would be willing to provide a reference letter.
Closing date for applications: 2 August 2024
