{"id":307,"date":"2020-04-06T17:49:40","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T17:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/ecosystems\/phd-scholarship-in-forest-sciences-and-climate-change\/"},"modified":"2020-04-06T17:49:40","modified_gmt":"2020-04-06T17:49:40","slug":"phd-scholarship-in-forest-sciences-and-climate-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/phd-scholarship-in-forest-sciences-and-climate-change","title":{"rendered":"PhD scholarship in Forest Sciences and Climate change"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"nova-c-card nova-c-card--spacing-m nova-c-card--elevation-none job-detail-card\">\n<div class=\"nova-c-card__body nova-c-card__body--spacing-inherit\">\n<div class=\"job-detail-card__description\" data-testid=\"description\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Are you interested in integration of risk factors into forest management?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">PhD scholarship in Forest Sciences and Climate change<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>About the position<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA), at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant 3-year PhD\u2013position in Forest Sciences &#8211; forest management under climate change induced natural disturbances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u200d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The 3 year position is part of the project Climate Smart Forestry Norway (CSFN), see<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/deref\/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nmbu.no%2Fen%2Fprojects%2Fnode%2F39746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/www.nmbu.no\/en\/projects\/node\/39746<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;or<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/deref\/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nmbu.no%2Fprosjekter%2Fnode%2F39745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/www.nmbu.no\/prosjekter\/node\/39745<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u200d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The main objectives of the PhD-position will be to develop an overall framework for integrating risk and uncertainty of the natural disturbances in forest management decision-making under climate change. The supervision group will include expertise from Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO), Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE) and NMBU.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u200d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>The PhD student\u2019s tasks will include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Review occurrences and severity of natural disturbances (root rot, wind, bark beetles and fire) and their links to forest conditions under climate change<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Modelling occurrence and severity of the occurrence on the timber production, timber quality and incomes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Integration of risk and uncertainty of natural disturbances in forest management decision making under climate change<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The successful candidate is expected to enter a plan for the progress of the work towards a PhD degree during the first months of the appointment, with a view to completing a doctorate within the PhD scholarship period.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"Qualifications\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Qualifications:<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Qualifications\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Qualifications:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Remuneration_and_information\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Remuneration and information<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Application\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Application<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#About_MINA\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.1<\/span> About MINA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_Norwegian_University_of_Life_SciencesnbspNMBU\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> The Norwegian University of Life Sciences&nbsp;(NMBU)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The successful applicant must meet the conditions defined for admission to a PhD programme at NMBU. The applicant must have an academically relevant education corresponding to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits are at master&#8217;s degree level. The applicant must have a documented strong academic background from previous studies and be able to document proficiency in both written and oral English. For more detailed information on the admission criteria please see the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/deref\/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nmbu.no%2Fen%2Fresearch%2Fphd%2Fregulations_guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">PhD Regulations<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;and the relevant&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/deref\/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nmbu.no%2Fen%2Fresearch%2Fphd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">PhD programme description.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u200d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Required Academic qualifications:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A relevant master\u2019s degree in forest science, biology or similar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Documented quantitative skills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>The following experiences and skills will be emphasized:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Documented experience in mathematical programming or statistical analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Forest or other biological modelling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Motivation for the outlined research project<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>You need to have:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Strong motivation and commitment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Analytical capacity with an overall grade B or better from your master\u2019s degree<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Good knowledge of English \u2013 both oral and written<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"Remuneration_and_information\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Remuneration and information<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The position is placed in government pay scale position code 1017 PhD. Fellow. PhD. Fellows are normally placed in pay grade 54 (NOK 479.600,-) on the Norwegian Government salary scale upon employment and follow ordinary meriting regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Employment is conducted according to national guidelines for University and Technical College PhD scholars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For further information, please contact Professor Tron Eid, E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:tron.eid@nmbu.no\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">tron.eid@nmbu.no<\/span><\/a>, phone +47 67231722 or Professor Erik Tr\u00f8mborg, E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:erik.tromborg@nmbu.no\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">erik.tromborg@nmbu.no<\/span><\/a>, phone +47 900 41478<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/deref\/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nmbu.no%2Fom%2Fadm%2Fpoa%2Frekruttering%2Fviktig-informasjon-for-s-kere%2Finformation-for-phd-applicants-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Information for PhD applicants<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;and general&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/deref\/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nmbu.no%2Fom%2Fadm%2Fpoa%2Frekruttering%2Fviktig-informasjon-for-s-kere%2Finformation-for-jobseekers-at-nmbu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Information to applicants<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"Application\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Application<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the &#8216;Apply for this job&#8217; button above. This will route you to the University&#8217;s Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u200d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Application deadline: 25.04.2020<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Applications should include (electronically) a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, full publication list, copies of degree certificates and transcripts of academic records (all certified), and a list of two persons who may act as references (with phone numbers and e-mail addresses). Publications should be included electronically<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">within the application deadline. The relevant NMBUDepartment may require further documentation, e.g. proof of English proficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u200d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Printed material which cannot be sent electronically should be sent by surface mail to:&nbsp;<strong>The<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA)<\/strong>, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 \u00c5s, within&nbsp;<strong>25.04.2020<\/strong>. Please quote reference number&nbsp;<strong>20\/01403.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u200d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If it is difficult to judge the applicant\u2019s contribution for publications with multiple authors, a short description of the applicant\u2019s contribution must be included.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nova-c-card nova-c-card--spacing-m nova-c-card--elevation-none job-detail-card\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"nova-c-card__header nova-c-card__header--spacing-inherit\">\n<div class=\"nova-e-text nova-e-text--size-l nova-e-text--family-sans-serif nova-e-text--spacing-none nova-e-text--color-grey-600\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">About the employer<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nova-c-card__body nova-c-card__body--spacing-inherit\">\n<div class=\"job-detail-card__employer\" data-testid=\"employer\">\n<h3><span id=\"About_MINA\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">About MINA<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA) works with nature and the environment, sustainable use of natural resources, biological and geological processes.MINA\u2019s employees undertake teaching, research and dissemination within the fields of geology, hydrology and limnology, soil science, environmental chemistry, forestry, ecology, natural resource management, renewable energy, and nature-based tourism.Our vision is to be a key actor in knowledge production and dissemination, and our goal is to deliver research of high, international quality, and varied and excellent teaching. The faculty\u2019s employees are significant participants within their respective fields of expertise, both nationally and internationally. The faculty is dominated by a vital research culture and high levels of scientific production.The faculty has about 200 employees, 90 PhD students and 650 students.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/deref\/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nmbu.no%2Fen%2Ffaculty%2Fmina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Read more about MINA here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"The_Norwegian_University_of_Life_SciencesnbspNMBU\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Norwegian University of Life Sciences&nbsp;(NMBU)<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">NMBU has a special responsibility for research and education that ensures the basis of life for future generations.Sustainability is rooted in everything we do and we provide knowledge for life.NMBU has 1700 employees and 5200 students and is organized in seven faculties. NMBU has a campus in \u00c5s and in Oslo. In the autumn of 2020 we are co-located on \u00c5s. Further information on NMBU is available at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/deref\/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nmbu.no%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">www.nmbu.no<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nova-c-card nova-c-card--spacing-m nova-c-card--elevation-none job-detail-card\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"nova-c-card__header nova-c-card__header--spacing-inherit\">\n<div class=\"nova-e-text nova-e-text--size-l nova-e-text--family-sans-serif nova-e-text--spacing-none nova-e-text--color-grey-600\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Areas of Research<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nova-c-card__body nova-c-card__body--spacing-inherit\">\n<div class=\"nova-l-flex__item nova-l-flex nova-l-flex--gutter-m &lt;a href=\" mailto:nova-l-flex--direction-row=\"\" s-up=\"\" nova-l-flex--align-items-stretch=\"\">\n<div class=\"nova-l-flex__item nova-l-flex__item--grow\">\n<ul class=\"nova-e-list nova-e-list--size-m nova-e-list--type-unordered nova-e-list--spacing-auto\">\n<li class=\"nova-e-list__item\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Climate Modeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"nova-e-list__item\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Applied Ecology<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"nova-e-list__item\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Forestry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you interested in integration of risk factors into forest management? PhD scholarship in Forest Sciences and Climate change About the position Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA), at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant 3-year PhD\u2013position in Forest Sciences &#8211; forest management under climate change induced natural disturbances. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-307","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/307","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=307"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/307\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=307"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=307"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=307"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}