Wednesday, May 11, 2011

PhD Fellowship:Digital Cameras to Large Scale Arctic Ecosystem Dynamics, Denmark

Employer: University of Copenhagen
Study Subject:digital cameras to large scale Arctic ecosystem dynamics
Level:PhD
Scholarship Description:The research group “Terrestric Ecosystem Analysis” focuses on quantifying element cycling in terrestrial ecosystems and exchange processes with the atmosphere, soils and rivers in terrestrial ecosystems. The current research project deals with dynamic processes in Arctic ecosystems and is a part of Greenland Ecosystem Monitoring (GEM), which is an intensive cross-disciplinary baseline study of climate change effects on marine and terrestrial ecosystems at two sites in Greenland, i.e. at Zackenberg in the high arctic Northeast Greenland and at Nuuk in the low arctic Southwest Greenland.
The candidate is expected to have a master degree in geography or other relevant degree. Experience with handling of digital camara data and MATLAB is important. We expect that the candidate will publish in international peer?reviewed journals, write a PhD thesis within the project duration of three years and assist in teaching within the Department. Highly motivated candidates with a relevant MSc degree are encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline:May 23rd 2011.
Further Scholarship Information and Application


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