PhD-student position in Public Health Science/Climate and Safety with a specialization towards Learning from natural disasters
The PhD-student position is affiliated to the Center for Climate and Safety, which is a competence center in the field of management of climate-related risks (www.kau.se/ccs). Admission as a PhD student is done in Public Health Science at the Department of Health and Environment. One of the Public Health research profiles focuses on safety and security. The employment starts as soon as possible, but no later than 1 Sept 2011.
Description
Every natural disaster opens a unique opportunity for the society to investigate and learn about the hazards, the vulnerabilities in the society and the existing management capacity. The PhD-student will develop methods for systematic analysis of heavy rainstorms and floods, including a wide description of the disaster event and its consequences for human health, ecosystems and the societal infrastructures. The analysis shall also determine the relation between the hydro-meteorological course of event and the characteristics of the damages. The purpose of the analysis is to learn about the events but also to study the different phases of the flood risk management, including preventive and mitigative efforts. Lessons learned from previous events can be used for improvements of society's flood risk management. The project requires cooperation with students and researchers within geoscience, political science and engineering sciences, and with relevant stakeholders.
Other type of duties, usually teaching and societal collaboration, will require up to 20% of the student's time. Information on postgraduate studies found on the university website: www.kau.se/en/research/doctoral-studies. Local guidelines exist for salary levels.
Qualifications
Applicants will be eligible if they meet the conditions governing both basic and specific eligibility.
Basic eligibility: Anyone who graduated at the advanced level, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 credits (ECTS), including 60 credits at advanced level, or otherwise within or outside the country have acquired the equivalent knowledge. Basic eligibility also applies for persons who before 1 July 2007 fulfilled the requirements of basic university education of at least 120 points or equivalent (former regulations).
Specific eligibility for admission to PhD studies in Public Health Science requires completion of courses of at least 240 credits, of which courses of at least 120 credits including an examination thesis at master level comprising 15 credits should be in Public Health Science or in other disciplines relevant to the field of Climate and safety. It may be, for example in risk management, geography, environmental science and related areas. Strong motivation and ability to work independently are important qualities. We require good oral and written proficiency in English.
Selection
The selection is based on individual assessments of the applicant's ability to benefit from the research training, and potential for and interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
Applications
The application is done electronically and attachments can be uploaded:
Items that cannot be sent digitally, for example books, should be delivered in three copies to: Karlstad University
Office of Human Resources
651 88 KARLSTAD, Sweden
The position will be filled subject to required decisions. The doctoral student position has a four-year time limit is concluded with a PhD degree.
The PhD-student position is affiliated to the Center for Climate and Safety, which is a competence center in the field of management of climate-related risks (www.kau.se/ccs). Admission as a PhD student is done in Public Health Science at the Department of Health and Environment. One of the Public Health research profiles focuses on safety and security. The employment starts as soon as possible, but no later than 1 Sept 2011.
Description
Every natural disaster opens a unique opportunity for the society to investigate and learn about the hazards, the vulnerabilities in the society and the existing management capacity. The PhD-student will develop methods for systematic analysis of heavy rainstorms and floods, including a wide description of the disaster event and its consequences for human health, ecosystems and the societal infrastructures. The analysis shall also determine the relation between the hydro-meteorological course of event and the characteristics of the damages. The purpose of the analysis is to learn about the events but also to study the different phases of the flood risk management, including preventive and mitigative efforts. Lessons learned from previous events can be used for improvements of society's flood risk management. The project requires cooperation with students and researchers within geoscience, political science and engineering sciences, and with relevant stakeholders.
Other type of duties, usually teaching and societal collaboration, will require up to 20% of the student's time. Information on postgraduate studies found on the university website: www.kau.se/en/research/doctoral-studies. Local guidelines exist for salary levels.
Qualifications
Applicants will be eligible if they meet the conditions governing both basic and specific eligibility.
Basic eligibility: Anyone who graduated at the advanced level, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 credits (ECTS), including 60 credits at advanced level, or otherwise within or outside the country have acquired the equivalent knowledge. Basic eligibility also applies for persons who before 1 July 2007 fulfilled the requirements of basic university education of at least 120 points or equivalent (former regulations).
Specific eligibility for admission to PhD studies in Public Health Science requires completion of courses of at least 240 credits, of which courses of at least 120 credits including an examination thesis at master level comprising 15 credits should be in Public Health Science or in other disciplines relevant to the field of Climate and safety. It may be, for example in risk management, geography, environmental science and related areas. Strong motivation and ability to work independently are important qualities. We require good oral and written proficiency in English.
Selection
The selection is based on individual assessments of the applicant's ability to benefit from the research training, and potential for and interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
Applications
The application is done electronically and attachments can be uploaded:
- Curriculum Vitae with certified copies of certificates, diplomas, etc.
- Copies of relevant publications
- A personal letter in which the applicant briefly describes herself/himself and the research interests. The description of research interests shall include the applicant's view of how her/his work can strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration within the Centre for Natural Disaster Science (CNDS)
- Other documents the applicant wishes to submit. We prefer that you recommend reference persons or attach letters of recommendation
Items that cannot be sent digitally, for example books, should be delivered in three copies to: Karlstad University
Office of Human Resources
651 88 KARLSTAD, Sweden
The position will be filled subject to required decisions. The doctoral student position has a four-year time limit is concluded with a PhD degree.