A microscopic living organism. Microbes include bacteria fungi, protozoa and viruses. In Arctic environments, most microbes are found in soils and aquatic environments (both fresh and saltwater). Microbes are a key part of many food chains and also play important roles in biogeochemical cycles.

  • > Post-doc position at Climate Impacts Research Centre in Abisko

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    A Post-doc position (3 years) focusing on plant and microbial carbon and nitrogen cycling across the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical,

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  • > Three PhD positions at Umeå University

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    INTERACT partner Umeå University is offering three PhD Positions: one PhD position in in ecology with focus on carbon cycling in arctic terrestrial ecosystems; one

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  • > APECS-ARICE webinar

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    ARICE and APECS are holding a webinar on “Tracing PermafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for

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  • > PhD position available at INTERACT station Abisko

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    A PhD-position in Ecology (4 years) is available in Abisko at the ClimateThe average weather we would expect over a long period of time (seasons, years, decades). Climate varies

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  • > Methane

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    A colourless, odourless gas (chemical formula CH4). Some microbesproduce methaneA colourless, odourless gas (chemical formula CH4). Some microbesproduce methane. It can also be found in underground deposits.

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