Dr. Ylva Sjöberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ylva Sjöberg is an Associate Professor at Umeå University, working within the Department of Physiological Sciences. Her research centers on the impact of climate change on the cryosphere and its effects on Arctic water resources at both local and regional scales, as well as seasonal and glacial timescales. She utilizes numerical physically based modeling and field-based methods, conducting research in field sites across northern Fennoscandia, Greenland, and Alaska. Sjöberg is involved in various research projects, including ARIMETH, which focuses on mechanistic understanding of Arctic river methane emissions. She teaches courses in Bachelor's and Master's programmes related to Earth Science.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Conducts research and teaches within the Department of Physiological Sciences.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.