{"data":{"id":210209,"slug":"doktorand-i-teoretisk-ekologi","type":"job","title":"PhD Student in Theoretical Ecology","description":"The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology at Link\u00f6ping University is seeking a doctoral student within the Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network ReDiLEEP (Using science-driven Response Diversity knowledge to Leverage Efficient Ecosystem Preservation and restoration). ReDiLEEP brings together leading universities, research institutes and non-academic partners in and outside Europe to develop research on response diversity and translate new knowledge into ecosystem management, restoration and biodiversity policy. The doctoral student will contribute to this work by investigating the relationship between the structural organization of ecological networks and response diversity.\nResearch Project DC1: How structural patterns of species interactions affect response diversity\nRead more here: https:\/\/liu.se\/jobba-pa-liu\/lediga-jobb\/29763\nYour responsibilities\n \n \nConduct theoretical research on response diversity, ecological networks and ecosystem stability using mathematical and computational methods.\nDevelop and implement computational models and analysis code for simulated and empirical ecological networks.\nAnalyze and interpret results in close collaboration with empirically-focused ecologists within the ReDiLEEP network.\nConduct research in accordance with the agreed research plan.\nActively contribute to scientific discussions and collaborations within the research group and the broader ReDiLEEP network.\nPublish scientific articles and present research at international conferences and network meetings.\nActively participate in ReDiLEEP network's educational activities, secondments, research communication, reporting and joint activities for the doctoral student group.\n\nAs a doctoral student, you will dedicate yourself to your research education and research project. Your work may also include teaching or participation in other department assignments, up to 20 percent of full-time.\nSecondments and Training within the Network\nThe position includes a total of seven months of planned secondments:\n3 months at University of Namur: integrating group structures in ecological networks with functional trait theory.\n3 months at Cardiff University: linking network models with experimental studies of species interactions.\n1 month at Lutra Interactive: developing interactive visualization of key research findings.\n\nYour qualifications\n \n \nYou should have:\nCompleted a degree at an advanced level in ecology, biology, applied mathematics, computational science or computer science, or completed courses of at least 240 higher education credits of which at least 60 higher education credits are at advanced level in ecology, biology, applied mathematics, computational science or computer science, or acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way.\nA strong interest in theoretical ecology, ecological networks, response diversity, ecosystem stability and mathematical and computational modeling.\nExperience with scientific programming, quantitative analysis or computational modeling, preferably in R, Python, C++ or comparable tools.\nInterest in ecological modeling, network analysis and dynamical systems and in linking theoretical approaches with empirical ecological data.\nAbility to work independently while contributing constructively to an international and interdisciplinary doctoral network.\nVery good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in English and good ability to write scientific text.\n\nExperience in ecological modeling, analysis of ecological networks, dynamical systems, community ecology or work with empirical biodiversity data is advantageous.\nYour application should include a motivation letter that demonstrates the above experience and interests.\nMSCA Eligibility Requirements\nApplicants must meet the eligibility requirements for Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks at the time of recruitment:\nApplicants must not already hold a doctoral degree.\nApplicants must be a doctoral student and be admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to doctoral education at Link\u00f6ping University.\nApplicants must work full-time and exclusively within the ReDiLEEP project during the employment, in accordance with applicable MSCA rules.\nMobility Rule: applicants must not have been resident or had their principal activity, such as work or studies, in Sweden for more than 12 months during the 36 months immediately preceding the recruitment date.\nExemptions from the mobility rule apply, among other things, to mandatory national service, refugee status and temporary protection.\n\nYour Workplace\nRead more here: https:\/\/liu.se\/jobba-pa-liu\/lediga-jobb\/29763\n \nWhat We Offer\nRead more here: https:\/\/liu.se\/jobba-pa-liu\/lediga-jobb\/29763\n \nAbout the Position\nUpon taking up the position, you will be admitted to doctoral education. Read more about each faculty's doctoral education https:\/\/liu.se\/forskning\/forskarutbildning\nThe position is time-limited to normally four years full-time. Extension of employment up to five years will be based on the degree of teaching and department assignments. For special reasons, further extension may be granted. You will initially be employed for one year, and the employment will thereafter be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time, based on achieved study plan.\nSalary and Benefits\nRead more here: https:\/\/liu.se\/jobba-pa-liu\/lediga-jobb\/29763\nUnion Representatives\nhttps:\/\/liu.se\/jobba-pa-liu\/hjalp-for-sokande\nApplication\n \n \nYou apply for this position by clicking the \"Apply\" button below. Your application must be received by Link\u00f6ping University no later than October 5, 2026. Applications received after the final application date will not be considered.\n \nWe welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, which enriches and develops our activities. For us, it is a matter of course to safeguard everyone's equal value, rights and opportunities. Read about our work with https:\/\/liu.se\/artikel\/lika-villkor\/.\n \n \nWe look forward to receiving your application!\n \n \nLink\u00f6ping University has procurement agreements and asks us not to accept direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as job advertisement sellers.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Doktorand i teoretisk ekologi","description_original":"Institutionen f\u00f6r fysik, kemi och biologi vid Link\u00f6pings universitet s\u00f6ker en doktorand inom Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network ReDiLEEP (Using science-driven Response Diversity knowledge to Leverage Efficient Ecosystem Preservation and restoration). ReDiLEEP samlar ledande universitet, forskningsinstitut och icke-akademiska partner i och utanf\u00f6r Europa f\u00f6r att utveckla forskningen om responsdiversitet och oms\u00e4tta ny kunskap i ekosystemf\u00f6rvaltning, restaurering och biodiversitetspolicy. Doktoranden kommer att bidra till detta arbete genom att unders\u00f6ka sambandet mellan ekologiska n\u00e4tverks strukturella organisation och responsdiversitet.\nForskningsprojekt DC1: Hur strukturella m\u00f6nster av artinteraktioner p\u00e5verkar responsdiversitet\nL\u00e4s mer h\u00e4r: https:\/\/liu.se\/jobba-pa-liu\/lediga-jobb\/29763\nDina arbetsuppgifter\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\nBedriva teoretisk forskning om responsdiversitet, ekologiska n\u00e4tverk och ekosystemstabilitet med hj\u00e4lp av matematiska och ber\u00e4kningsbaserade metoder.\nUtveckla och implementera ber\u00e4kningsmodeller och analyskod f\u00f6r simulerade och empiriska ekologiska n\u00e4tverk.\nAnalysera och tolka resultat i n\u00e4ra samarbete med empiriskt inriktade ekologer inom ReDiLEEP-n\u00e4tverket.\nBedriva forskningen i enlighet med den \u00f6verenskomna forskningsplanen.\nAktivt bidra till vetenskapliga diskussioner och samarbeten inom forskargruppen och det bredare ReDiLEEP-n\u00e4tverket.\nPublicera vetenskapliga artiklar och presentera forskningen vid internationella konferenser och n\u00e4tverksm\u00f6ten.\nAktivt delta i ReDiLEEP-n\u00e4tverkets utbildningsaktiviteter, utbyten (secondments), forskningskommunikation, rapportering och gemensamma aktiviteter f\u00f6r doktorandgruppen.\n\nSom doktorand \u00e4gnar du dig \u00e5t din forskarutbildning och forskningsprojekt d\u00e4r du ing\u00e5r. I ditt arbete kan \u00e4ven ing\u00e5 att undervisa eller att delta i andra institutionsuppdrag, upp till 20 procent av heltid.\nUtbyten och utbildning inom n\u00e4tverket\nAnst\u00e4llningen omfattar sammanlagt sju m\u00e5naders planerade utbyten:\n3 m\u00e5nader vid University of Namur: integrera gruppstrukturer i ekologiska n\u00e4tverk med funktionell egenskapsteori.\n3 m\u00e5nader vid Cardiff University: koppla samman n\u00e4tverksmodeller med experimentella studier av artinteraktioner.\n1 m\u00e5nad vid Lutra Interactive: utveckla interaktiv visualisering av centrala forskningsresultat.\n\nDina kvalifikationer\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\nDu ska ha:\nAvlagt examen p\u00e5 avancerad niv\u00e5 inom ekologi, biologi, till\u00e4mpad matematik, ber\u00e4kningsvetenskap eller datavetenskap, eller slutf\u00f6rt kurser om minst 240 h\u00f6gskolepo\u00e4ng varav minst 60 h\u00f6gskolepo\u00e4ng p\u00e5 avancerad niv\u00e5 inom ekologi, biologi, till\u00e4mpad matematik, ber\u00e4kningsvetenskap eller datavetenskap, eller p\u00e5 n\u00e5got annat s\u00e4tt f\u00f6rv\u00e4rvat i huvudsak motsvarande kunskaper.\nEtt starkt intresse f\u00f6r teoretisk ekologi, ekologiska n\u00e4tverk, responsdiversitet, ekosystemstabilitet samt matematisk och ber\u00e4kningsbaserad modellering.\nErfarenhet av vetenskaplig programmering, kvantitativ analys eller ber\u00e4kningsmodellering, g\u00e4rna i R, Python, C++ eller j\u00e4mf\u00f6rbara verktyg.\nIntresse f\u00f6r ekologisk modellering, n\u00e4tverksanalys och dynamiska system samt f\u00f6r att koppla samman teoretiska angreppss\u00e4tt med empiriska ekologiska data.\nF\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att arbeta sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt och samtidigt bidra konstruktivt till ett internationellt och tv\u00e4rvetenskapligt doktorandn\u00e4tverk.\nMycket god f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att uttrycka dig i tal och skrift p\u00e5 engelska samt god f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att skriva vetenskaplig text.\n\nErfarenhet av ekologisk modellering, analys av ekologiska n\u00e4tverk, dynamiska system, samh\u00e4llsekologi eller arbete med empiriska biodiversitetsdata \u00e4r meriterande\nTill ans\u00f6kan ska ett motivationsbrev bifogas som styrker ovanst\u00e5ende erfarenheter och intressen.\nMSCA Beh\u00f6righetskrav\nS\u00f6kande m\u00e5ste uppfylla beh\u00f6righetskraven f\u00f6r Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks vid rekryteringstillf\u00e4llet:\nS\u00f6kande f\u00e5r inte redan ha en doktorsexamen.\nS\u00f6kande ska vara doktorand och vara antagen, eller beh\u00f6rig att antas, till forskarutbildning vid Link\u00f6pings universitet.\nS\u00f6kande ska arbeta heltid och uteslutande inom ReDiLEEP-projektet under anst\u00e4llningen, i enlighet med till\u00e4mpliga MSCA-regler.\nMobilitetsregel: s\u00f6kande f\u00e5r inte ha varit bosatt eller haft sin huvudsakliga verksamhet, s\u00e5som arbete eller studier, i Sverige under mer \u00e4n 12 m\u00e5nader under de 36 m\u00e5nader som omedelbart f\u00f6reg\u00e5r rekryteringsdatumet.\nUndantag fr\u00e5n mobilitetsregeln g\u00e4ller bland annat obligatorisk nationell tj\u00e4nstg\u00f6ring, flyktingstatus och tillf\u00e4lligt skydd.\n\nDin arbetsplats\nL\u00e4s mer h\u00e4r: https:\/\/liu.se\/jobba-pa-liu\/lediga-jobb\/29763\n\u00a0\nDet h\u00e4r erbjuder vi\nL\u00e4s mer h\u00e4r: https:\/\/liu.se\/jobba-pa-liu\/lediga-jobb\/29763\n\u00a0\nOm anst\u00e4llningen\nI samband med tilltr\u00e4de till anst\u00e4llningen kommer du att antas till forskarutbildningen. L\u00e4s mer om respektive fakultets forskarutbildning\u00a0https:\/\/liu.se\/forskning\/forskarutbildning\nAnst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r tidsbegr\u00e4nsad till normalt fyra \u00e5r heltid. F\u00f6rl\u00e4ngning av anst\u00e4llning upp till fem \u00e5r sker utifr\u00e5n grad av undervisnings- och institutionsuppdrag. Vid s\u00e4rskilda sk\u00e4l kan ytterligare f\u00f6rl\u00e4ngning ske. Du anst\u00e4lls till en b\u00f6rjan p\u00e5 ett \u00e5r, och d\u00e4refter f\u00f6rnyas anst\u00e4llningen med h\u00f6gst tv\u00e5 \u00e5r i taget, utifr\u00e5n uppn\u00e5dd studieplan.\u00a0\nL\u00f6n och f\u00f6rm\u00e5ner\nL\u00e4s mer h\u00e4r: https:\/\/liu.se\/jobba-pa-liu\/lediga-jobb\/29763\nFackliga kontaktpersoner\nhttps:\/\/liu.se\/jobba-pa-liu\/hjalp-for-sokande.\nAns\u00f6kan\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\nDu s\u00f6ker denna anst\u00e4llning genom att klicka p\u00e5 knappen \u201dAns\u00f6k\u201d nedan. Din ans\u00f6kan ska vara Link\u00f6pings universitet tillhanda senast den 5 oktober 2026. 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