PhD student in Arctic freshwater ecology

Job Details

We are looking for a motivated PhD student to work on how climate-driven landscape changes affect Arctic freshwater ecosystems.

The project investigates how rapid landscape change in the Swedish Arctic affects freshwater ecosystems and what this means for biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. The work will combine field studies, experiments, and biomarker approaches to understand how shifts in vegetation, nutrients, light, and organic matter influence tundra stream ecosystems.

The supervisory team includes Brendan McKie, Danny C. P. Lau and myself, and we hope to find a curious and motivated candidate interested in aquatic ecology, Arctic ecosystems, and lots of cool field work.

📍 Location: Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, SLU, Uppsala, Sweden

Requirements

Applicants should hold an MSc in aquatic ecology, ecology or equivalent. Strong skills in statistical analysis and experience working extended periods in the field would be considered highly meritorious. Further advantageous attributes include a working knowledge of biogeochemistry, Arctic ecology, and/or stream food webs (e.g. macroinvertebrates, algae, ecosystem processes, cross-ecosystem connectivity) and relevant sampling techniques, and evidence of scientific publication.

We seek candidates who have demonstrated capacity for critical thinking, problem solving, and working both independently and as part of a team. Fluency in both spoken and written English is a requirement as well as a valid driver’s license (B).

Contact Information

Application deadline: March 29, 2026

Full announcement and application details:

https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-and-vacancies/doktorand5/