About the Program
Stockholm University invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in Arctic Aeolian Processes and Palaeoclimate within the Department of Geological Sciences. This four-year project focuses on understanding the complex links between aeolian activity, carbon accumulation, and fire regimes in Arctic Fennoscandinavia. The successful candidate will explore how dust dynamics, fire events, and climate change have shaped northern peatland ecosystems through the mid-Holocene. The research integrates elemental and mineralogical analysis, peat-based palaeorecords, and loess and dune system data, using advanced geochemical and micropalaeontological techniques. Supervised by Dr Malin Kylander, the position includes extensive fieldwork in northern Scandinavia and international collaboration with researchers at Uppsala University and the University of Santiago de Compostela. This PhD opportunity offers robust training, interdisciplinary methods, and significant potential to advance climate science research in the high latitudes.
Program Details
- Position: Fully-funded PhD Position / Doctoral Researcher
- Institution: Stockholm University
- Department/Faculty: Department of Geological Sciences, Faculty of Science
- Supervisor: Dr Malin Kylander
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
- Start Date (Anticipated): Autumn 2025
- Duration: 4 years (full-time)
- Funding: Fully funded (fixed salary according to Swedish doctoral regulations)
- Working Hours: Full-time (100%)
- Required Degree/Diploma: Master’s degree or equivalent in Geosciences, Earth Sciences, or related fields
Research Focus/Area
- Aeolian processes and dust dynamics
- Palaeoclimate reconstruction (mid-Holocene)
- Arctic Fennoscandinavia
- Peatland carbon accumulation
- Fire history and palaeoecology
- Micropalaeontology and geochemistry
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in geosciences, earth sciences, or a closely related field
- At least 90 ECTS in geosciences and 30 ECTS in natural sciences (maths, physics, chemistry, or biology)
- Minimum 60 ECTS at advanced level, including 30 ECTS independent research in geosciences
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with microfossil or microorganism analysis
- Background in micropalaeontology and palaeoceanography
- Strong written and spoken English proficiency
- Proven capacity for analytical thinking, independence, and collaboration
- Creativity and initiative
- A brief research proposal (max. 2 pages) addressing project aims using relevant techniques
Key Features of the Program
- Training in cutting-edge geochemical methods
- Access to clean lab and SEM/mass spectrometry facilities
- Macrofossil analysis experience
- Fieldwork in Arctic Scandinavia
- Interdisciplinary and international collaboration
- Structured doctoral training and academic support
- Potential for conference participation and publication
Application Process
How to Apply:
Apply via Stockholm University’s recruitment portal. Include a CV, personal letter, and all required documentation. A research proposal (max 2 pages) is required.
Required Documents:
- CV
- Personal statement
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Research proposal
- References or letters of recommendation
Important Dates
- Applications Open: 8 July 2025
- Deadline: 15 August 2025
- Interviews (if applicable): August–September 2025
Where to Apply
- University Website: Stockholms universitet
- Official Notification: PhD student in Arctic Aeolian Processes and Paleoclimate
- Application Portal: Apply Here
- Contact for Queries: Dr Malin Kylander – malin.kylander@geo.su.se
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