系上寄來的消息 有興趣的人可以自行聯絡 PhD Student position at the Department of Biology, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Campus in a research project studying Role of iron and manganese in suppression of methane emissions from wetlands and lakes The objective of the research is to elucidate how iron and manganese in the boreal wetland soils and lake sediments influence on production and oxidation of methane, which is the second most important greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. The studies include both laboratory and field experiments and these will be carried out in cooperation with the research groups of Dr. Hannu Nykänen and Dr. Marja Tiirola at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science, University of Jyväskylä. The research is funded by Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation for the years 2011-2013. The foundation pays a personal tax-free scholarship grant to the PhD student (ca. 1475 €/month) added with the costs for insurances. The project has also funds for consumables, analysis costs and travels. A successful candidate should have an MSc degree (or equivalent) e.g. in environmental sciences, biology, limnology, microbiology or chemistry. The candidate is expected to show motivation for research. Fluency in written and spoken English and good cooperation skills are necessary. The application with a CV, certified copies of the degree certificates / diplomas, and the names and contact information of two referees should be delivered by mail to the responsible leader Dr. Paula Kankaala, Department of Biology, University of Eastern Finland (P.O. Box 111, FI-80101 Joensuu, Finland) or by email [email protected] by 15 December 2010. For further information, please contact by email or phone (+358 13 251 3496, +358 05 431 3496). --

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