[IUFRO Div 1] Job: Good PhD-candidate in forest restoration, regeneration and adaptation - response before Friday morning 8 am GWT

PhD Opportunity! The Forest and Landscape College, Department of Geoscience and Natural Resources, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen is offering a PhD scholarship in Silviculture: “Key factors controlling artificial regeneration of a range of desired forest tree species and how to convey this science based information into cost effective regeneration methods and systems” commencing 01.12.2016 or as soon as possible thereafter. Description of the scientific environment As part of IGN, the Forest and Landscape College is building a stronger scientific platform to support the professional bachelor’s program of Forest and Landscape Engineering at the campus “Skovskolen” in Nødebo, 40 km north of Copenhagen. We emphasize applied research and development to strenghten the collaboration between practitioners and scientists •to foster applied forest research •to develop the potentials of forests and forest management •to provide the resources and services needed for more sustainable development of society and for the benefit of future generations. Job description The position is available for a 3-year period and your key tasks as a PhD student at SCIENCE are: •To manage and carry through your research project •Attend PhD courses •Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis •Teach and disseminate your research •To stay at an external research institution for a few months, preferably abroad •Work for the department. Details: http://jobportal.ku.dk/phd/?show=858655 Closing date: Friday, 8 October 2016, before 8:00 am GWT Questions For specific information about the PhD scholarship, please contact the principal supervisor Professor Palle Madsen, Forest and Landscape college, IGN, E-mail <mailto:pam@ign.ku.dk> pam(a)ign.ku.dk Direct Phone: + 45 40453019.