The position
The position is aimed to apply advanced statistical tools to test for trends, regime shifts, early warning indicators and thresholds in the Baltic Sea ecosystem using long-term monitoring data.

The scientist will further be part of the newly formed Centre of Excellence “The Nordic Centre for Research on Marine Ecosystems and Resources under Climate Change" funded by Nordforsk.

Qualifications and terms of employment
The position requires a person with a Ph.D., with good statistical knowledge and good skills in ecological theory. The successful candidate will contribute to BEAM by providing thresholds and targets of ecosystem indicators, which are required for ecosystem-based management. Past experience in time-series analysis and ecosystem functioning is necessary.

The position is a two-year full-time employment and starting by agreement, with a placement at the Baltic Nest Institute, Stockholm Resilience Centre.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and gives equal opportunity for all.

How to apply
Please include CV, a copy of your university degree(s), a cover letter outlining your qualifications, relevant experiences and interest in the position, and any other documents you would like to include with your application.

Send your application marked with reference number SU 619-2657-11, no later than 7 November 2011 to:

Stockholms universitet                                                                                                         
Registrator/PÄ
106 91 STOCKHOLM

Or via email to: registrator@su.se

Applications sent by e-mail should be in Word- or pdf-format. OBS! Please include the reference number SU 619-2657-11 in the message/subject line of your e-mail.

Further Information
For further information please contact Assoc. Prof. Thorsten Blenckner
+46 (0) 8 674 7669, thorsten.blenckner@stockholmresilience.su.se

Union representatives are Bo Ekengren (SACO), Lisbeth Häggberg (ST), and Gunnar Stenberg (SECO) +46(0)8 162000.