Stilling:
PhD position in Fisheries Ecology
Deadline: July 8, 2018
UiT The Arctic University of Norway, The Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE), has a PhD position vacant in Fisheries Ecology - for applicants who wish to obtain the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD). The position is attached to The Norwegian College of Fishery Science (NCFS), and the research group BRIDGE.
The appointment is for a period of four years.
The PhD position is for a fixed term, with the objective of completion of research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Admission to a PhD programme is a prerequisite for employment, and the programme period starts on commencement of the position. The PhD Candidate shall participate in the faculty’s organized research training, and the PhD project shall be completed during the period of employment. Information about the application process for admission to the PhD programme and regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) are available at the following address Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics.
The Norwegian College of Fishery Science (NCFS) is a part of The Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE) and undertakes research and research-based teaching of high national and international quality in an interdisciplinary environment. Research activity is provisionally organized into the groups of: Living Marine Resources, Sea Food Science, Fish Health, Marine Drug Discovery, Resource Management, Marine Management and Resource Economics.
For further information, please contact: Associate professor Jorge Santos, +47 77644538, jorge.santos@uit.no.
Research area
The PhD researcher will make an inter-disciplinary evaluation of the requirements for Ecosystem Approach to Management. The objective is to derive ecological, environmental and socio-economic guidelines for the exploitation of aquatic resources according to their body size. For this purpose, we will analyze statistically the dynamics of size spectra profiles in different fisheries and ecosystems; model the economic and environmental impact of exploitation according to a size spectral concept; and, finally, evaluate the institutional changes and policies required in face of the new management regime.
This project searches to answer specific theoretical questions through quantitative modeling. However, it will also rely on the statistical analysis of a large set of empirical data from the Barents Sea. Cruise work can be performed, but it is not a requirement. Collaboration with other countries and research environments is desirable for the purpose of comparative evaluations. This work requires a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches. The supervisory team has ample experience in ecology, economics of fisheries and quantitative methods. A broad expertise in fisheries biology, technology and social sciences also exists at the university and in the research organizations that we normally cooperate with nationally and internationally.
Qualifications required
A MSc degree or equivalent in ecological dynamics, resource economics or fishery management and good knowledge of quantitative methodology are required. Research experience or relevant work experience after dissertation, particularly in an inter-disciplinary environment, is an asset.
The candidate must present a short essay (max 5 pp, excluding references) about the utilization of different methodology in the analysis and resolution of ecological and socio economic issues in aquatic systems or in the exploitation of living resources. The topics can cover inter alia statistical techniques, mathematical or individual-based modelling, bio-economic analysis and qualitative or semi-quantitative methods. A general view of the potential and limitations of the different techniques is intented.
Emphasis is attached to personal suitability.
Language
Applicant must have a good command of English, both written and verbal. How to document languages proficiency
Admission to a PhD programme is a prerequisite for employment in a PhD position; cf. Section 6 of the Regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at the University of Tromsø. The plan for the PhD programme must be approved and the contract signed no later than three months after the starting date. In connection with this, the person who is appointed can receive a period of up to two month in which to submit a draft of their project description/reworked project description and a proposal of courses for the instruction component. In the event that the PhD contract is not completed within the stipulated deadline, the employer may annul the contract; cf. Section 1-3(8) of the Regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment to the posts of postdoktor (post-doctoral research fellow), stipendiat (research fellow), vitenskapelig assistent (research assistant) and spesialistkandidat (resident) (only Norwegian).
Working conditions
The normal period of employment is four years. The nominal length of the PhD programme is three years. The fourth year, distributed as 25 % of each year, shall be used for teaching or other duties for the university cf. Guidelines for the PhD candidate’s duties.
The position will especially be assigned teaching duties in Fisheries ecology and research methods.
Shorter periods of employment may be approved if the PhD Candidate has already implemented parts of the PhD programme or when the appointment is based on previous appointments in teaching positions (PhD candidate, Research Assistant or the equivalent), such that the total time of the PhD programme is three years.
Applicants who do not have experience of quantitative modeling will receive training and need to become familiar with this methodology.
Remuneration for the position of PhD Candidate is in accordance with State salary scale code 1017. A compulsory contribution of 2 % to the Norwegian Public Sector Pension Fund will be deducted.
Assessment
The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. During this assessment process, emphasis will be attached to the applicant’s potential for research as shown by:
- Master’s thesis or equivalent
- any other academic works
- project description (if required)
In addition, consideration may be given to work experience or other activities of significance for the implementation of the PhD studies, and to any teaching qualifications. This includes teaching education, teaching experience, from popularization and experience/education from other types of dissemination. The applicants, who assessed as the best qualified, will be called to an interview.
The interview shall among other things aim to clarify the applicant’s personal suitability for the position.
Applicants bring original certificates/diplomas and reference letter (work) to an interview.
Submit your application in www.jobbnorge.no.
The application documents (mentioned below) must be enclosed in Jobbnorge within the expiration of the application deadline. Documents to be considered must be certified and translated into Scandinavian or English.
- Letter of application
- CV (containing a complete overview of education, supervised professional training and professional work)
- Essay on quantitative and qualitative research methodology to investigate issues of aquatic system management
- diploma and transcript from your Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- diploma and transcript from your Master’s degree or equivalent
- diploma supplement for completed degrees
- Documentation of English language proficiency
- reference letter and contact information
- List of works and description of these
- The list of works shall contain the following information:
- author(s), the work’s title
- for articles: the journal’s name and volume, the first and last page of the article, year of publication
- for publications: publisher, printer, year of publication, number of pages
- The list of works shall contain the following information:
Works- The applicant have to attach the published or unpublished work he/she wish the Committee be take into consideration during the assessment process.
Information
More information and guidelines referenced in our announcement are available here.
Questions concerning the organization of the working environment, such as the physical state of the place of employment, health service, possibility for flexible working hours, part time, etc. may be directed to the telephone reference in this announcement.
UiT the Arctic University of Norway has HR policy objectives that emphasize diversity, and therefore encourages qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, functional ability and national or ethnic background.
UiT the Arctic University of Norway is an IW (Inclusive Workplace) enterprise, and will therefore emphasize making the necessary adaptations to the working conditions for employees with reduced functional ability.
Personal data given in an application or CV will be processed in accordance with the Act relating to the processing of personal data (the Personal Data Act). In accordance with Section 25 subsection 2 of the Freedom of Information Act, the applicant may request not to be registered on the public list of applicants. However, the University may nevertheless decide that the name of the applicant will be made public. The applicant will receive advance notification in the event of such publication.
We are looking forward to receive your application.
Søknadsfrist: 08.07.2018
Web: www.uit.no
Kontakt: Associate professor Jorge Santos
Telefon: +47 77644538
E-post: jorge.santos@uit.no