Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) for 26 months

TN Germany; Bremen; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Bremen is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for a 26-month project focused on cold-water coral ecosystems. The role involves participating in a significant expedition and conducting advanced analyses to understand the impact of climate change on these ecosystems. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in marine geosciences and experience in relevant laboratory methods.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in marine geosciences or related fields required.
• Experience with geochemical and geophysical methods desirable.

Aufgaben

• Participate in the SO-309 expedition.
• Analyze coral-bearing sediment cores using CT scanning.
• Conduct paleoceanographic analyses on sedimentary records.

Kenntnisse

Geochemical methods

Geophysical methods

CT-data processing

Ausbildung

PhD in marine geosciences

Master's degree in related fields

Jobbeschreibung

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Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) for 26 months, Bremen

Client:

University of Bremen

Location:

Bremen, Germany

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

16.05.2025

Expiry Date:

30.06.2025

Job Description:

Background:

This project will build on the R/V SONNE expedition SO-309 to the SW Pacific around New Zealand in January/February 2025. During this expedition, cold-water coral ecosystems on volcanic structures and along the New Zealand continental margin will be investigated. The main objectives are (a) a systematic inventory of the recent distribution and biodiversity of cold-water coral ecosystems under the influence of the prevailing environmental conditions, and (b) a reconstruction of their development under the influence of climate change in the geological past.

Tasks:

The successful candidate will (1) participate in the SO-309 expedition, (2) analyze coral-bearing sediment cores by computer tomography scanning and Th/U-dating of corals to reconstruct cold-water coral mound development, and (3) analyze coral-barren sedimentary records with paleoceanographic methods (stable isotopes and Mg/Ca analyses on benthic foraminifera, grain size analyses, etc.) to define the response of cold-water corals to environmental changes in the West Indian Ocean.

• Completed scientific university studies (Master's degree/university diploma) and a PhD in marine geosciences, paleoceanography, cold-water coral research or related fields,
• willingness and ability to participate in sea-going field work,
• experience with geochemical and geophysical laboratory methods, dating and/or CT-data processing would be desirable.