Doctoral candidate in paleoceanography / isotope geochemistry

Earthworks-jobs.com Ltd; Oldenburg; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

International research environment

OLTECH graduate school participation

Mentoring and training opportunities

Well-being and sports programs

Descrizione del lavoro

Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg invites applications for a doctoral candidate position in paleoceanography / isotope geochemistry within the ICBM. The appointment is 75% TV-L E13 for 36 months, starting February 1, 2027.

You will process and analyze samples for stable silicon isotopes and contribute to interpretation and publication in collaboration with project partners, including work on the SO-SiMPT project.

Competenze

• Master or Diploma in earth sciences or analytical chemistry (not FH).
• Background in paleoclimate/paleoceanography and/or geochemistry.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent English language skills (written and spoken).
• Background in inorganic-geochemical sample processing and analysis, preferably mass spectrometry of metal isotopes or trace elements.
• Background in diatom taxonomy.

Mansioni

• Process and analyze samples for stable silicon isotopes.
• Document, interpret and publish data in collaboration with project partners.
• Collaborate with other project partners on the SO-SiMPT project.

Conoscenze

Paleoceanography

Geochemistry

Independent work

English proficiency

Sample processing

Formazione

Master's degree in earth sciences or analytical chemistry

Strumenti

Mass spectrometry

Isotope analysis

Diatom analysis

Descrizione del lavoro

Doctoral candidate in paleoceanography / isotope geochemistry

Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg

The Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment (ICBM) at the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg invites applications for the position of

1 doctoral candidate (m/f/d) in paleoceanography / isotope geochemistry

(salary according to E13 TV-L, 75%)

The position is limited to 36 months. Start: February 1 st , 2027

About us:

The ICBM is an interdisciplinary research institute for fundamental and applied marine research. The institute aims at understanding the function of marine environmental systems through close cooperation of the various scientific disciplines (chemistry, biology, physics, mathematical modelling) of its more than 20 research groups.

The working group Marine Isotope Geochemistry uses stable and radiogenic isotope systems (Si, Fe, Nd, Sr, Pb) and trace element concentrations to investigate biogeochemical processes, element cycles and inputs to the ocean, and to reconstruct changes in the marine environment during past intervals of climate change.

The project 'SO-SiMPT: Variations in Southern Ocean Silicon Cycling During the Mid-Pleistocene Transition (IODP Expedition 383)' aims to reconstruct changes in silicon cycling in the Pacific Southern Ocean across the Mid-Pleistocene Transition using stable silicon isotopes of different diatom fractions from IODP Expedition 383. The records will be used to quantify relative changes in dissolved silicon utilization of the available nutrient pool at orbital- to millennial-scale resolution. The isotope data will be integrated with complementary proxies for primary productivity, nutrient cycling, upwelling intensity, and dust supply. Responsibilities of the successful candidate include the processing and analysis of samples for stable silicon isotopes, as well as the documentation, interpretation and publication of the data and results in collaboration with other project partners.

Your profile:

Requirements:

• University degree (Master or Diploma, not of a University of Applied Sciences) in earth sciences, analytical chemistry or a related field
• Background in paleoclimate/paleoceanography and/or geochemistry
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent English language skills (written and spoken)
• Background in inorganic-geochemical sample processing and analysis, preferably in the mass spectrometric analysis of metal isotopes or trace elements
• Background in diatom taxonomy

We offer:

• A 36-month doctoral position at the Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment, at the University Oldenburg
• Stimulating scientific environment in an internationally connected, open, and friendly working environment.
• Participation in the OLTECH graduate school of the Mathematical-Natural Science Faculty of the University of Oldenburg.
• Personal and professional growth: you’ll have opportunities to attend conferences, summer schools, excursions, courses, and workshops, expanding your network, skills, and career prospects through mentoring and training.
• Well-being and community: Take advantage of the university’s health promotion and sports programs to stay active and connected.
• Payment according to collective agreement (TVL) incl. annual special payment

Our standards:

The University of Oldenburg is dedicated to increasing the percentage of female employees in the field of science. Therefore, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance to § 21 Section 3 NHG female candidates with equal qualifications will be preferentially considered. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference in case of equal qualification.

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