Avoimet paikat / Open positions
Post-doctoral Position |
The aim is to study tree root responses to soil frost and elevated ground water table and consequent hypoxia, and to relate the responses to climate scenarios for the future. The focus is to study root dynamics, root longevity, absorbing root surface area and root hydraulic properties beside shoot responses, i.e. physiology, anatomy, phenology and growth. The applicant should have a recent Ph.D. degree in a relevant subject area, and
expertise in plant ecophysiology (especially in roots), soil science and/or carbon
and nutrient dynamics in forest ecosystems, and experience on experimental
work. The applicant should have experience in publishing in international scientific
journals. Good knowledge on plant biophysics, ecosystem modelling and The salary will be 2500-3000€/month depending on experience and qualifications. |
Applications |
Applications should include a description the applicant’s background and interests,
the CV and the list of publications. The contact information of two referees The application should be sent by the 20th of November 2008 to the address: The Finnish Forest Research Institute (Metla) |
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