PhD Fellowship: Saharan Dust Deposition & Peat Archives

European Geosciences Union; Toulouse; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS- University of Toulouse CRBE is seeking a motivated PhD candidate for a MSCA COFUND BEST fellowship in Toulouse. The project focuses on Saharan dust, atmospheric deposition, and peat archive reconstruction, integrating fieldwork, geochemistry and ecological assessment.

Excellent English is required and collaboration with IPE CSIC (Spain) will be part of the program. The position is based at CRBE on Toulouse INP‑AgroToulouse, with strong cross‑border training and advanced instrumentation

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in analytical or environmental chemistry, geochemistry or atmospheric science.
• Experience with ICP‑MS, XRF or related techniques is highly desirable.
• Interest in Saharan dust, deposition records and peat archives is valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geochemical and particle characterization of aerosols, deposition samples, peat and vegetation.
• Apply multivariate statistics and source apportionment to identify dust and contaminants.
• Coordinate field campaigns and collaborate with international partners.
• Develop and maintain analytical workflows in English for international teams.
• Contribute to long-term peat archive reconstructions and ecological assessments.

Skills

ICP-MS experience

Geochemistry

Aerosol analysis

Environmental sampling

Education

Master's degree

Tools

ICP-MS

XRF

micro-XRF

Particle analysis

Job description

CNRS- University of Toulouse CRBE is seeking a motivated PhD candidate for a MSCA COFUND BEST fellowship in Toulouse. The project focuses on Saharan dust, atmospheric deposition, and peat archive reconstruction, integrating fieldwork, geochemistry and ecological assessment.

Excellent English is required and collaboration with IPE CSIC (Spain) will be part of the program. The position is based at CRBE on Toulouse INP‑AgroToulouse, with strong cross‑border training and advanced instrumentation