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Multiple PhD Student Positions Available

  1. The University of Iceland seeks PhD Student
    Reykjavik, Iceland

  2. The Arctic Graduate School seeks PhD Students
    Finland

  1. The University of Iceland seeks PhD Student
    Reykjavik, Iceland

The University of Iceland seeks a PhD Student in the field of
environmental engineering. The position is based in Reykjavik, Iceland.

The successful candidate will work on a research project characterizing
the physical mechanisms within one of Iceland's largest and deepest
lakes, Lake Lagarfljot. This work will help to accurately assess the
impacts of global warming and human activities (such as damming) on
aquatic environments. The project builds a fundamental knowledge base of
lakes' physical responses to weather conditions, which can be used to
predict the fate and transport of materials and the chemical composition
of water.

The ideal candidate would hold Master's of Science in engineering,
physics, oceanography, or a related field. A strong background in
mathematics, probability and statistics, numerical methods, and modeling
is highly desirable. Knowledge of hydrodynamics, lake processes, and
programming skills as well as experience with field and/or laboratory
work is advantageous but not required.

A completed application packet will include:
- A one or two page statement of interest;
- A detailed curriculum vitae;
- Certified transcripts of university degrees; and
- Names and contact information of two references.

Non-native English speakers will also need to submit evidence of mastery
of English (e.g., International English Language Testing System scores).
Application materials can be submitted electronically to Hrund
Andradottir (hrund [at] hi.is) or mailed in hardcopy to:

Hrund Andradottir
Faculty of Engineering
University of Iceland
Hjaroarhagi 6
107 Reykjavik
Iceland

Position is open until filled.

For further information please click on the "PhD Position - Lake
Lagarfljot Research" link at: http://www3.hi.is/~hrund/.

Or contact:
Hrund Andradottir
Email: hrund [at] hi.is

  1. The Arctic Graduate School seeks PhD Students
    Finland

The Arctic Graduate School (ARKTIS), coordinated by the Arctic Centre at
the University of Lapland in Finland, opens a call for six full-time
research student positions for different periods between January 2010
and December 2013. The positions are intended for students with a
Master's degree (or equivalent) who will conduct their doctoral degree
at a Finnish university.

The research themes of the school are:

- Social and Environmental Impacts of Modernization and Global
Change in the Arctic; and
- Resource, Political, and Environmental Economics in Promoting the
Sustainable Social Development in the Barents Region.

More information about ARKTIS is available at:
www.arcticcentre.org/arktis.

For further information about the positions, including the application
process, please click on the "Call for six full-time research student
positions" link at: http://www.arcticcentre.org/arktis.

Application Deadline: Friday, 6 November 2009.

Or contact:
Paivi Soppela
Phone: +358-(0)400-138 805
Email: paivi.soppela [at] ulapland.fi

Paula Kankaanpaa
Phone: +358-(0)40-777 7825
Email: paula.kankaanpaa [at] ulapland.fi