PhD: Arctic Mineral Weathering & Climate Modelling

Northumbria University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,702 - 22,858; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funding available for Home/UK and international students

Full stipend at UKRI rates

Annual Research Training and Support Grant (RTSG)

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is offering a PhD internship in Arctic carbon budgets focusing on mineral weathering's impact on CO₂ emissions. The role requires candidates with a strong computational background, such as programming in MATLAB or Python. A relevant undergraduate degree is essential, and experience with chemical reactions or simulations is advantageous. Successful candidates will conduct research in partnership with the Geological Survey of Canada.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geosciences, Chemistry, Material Science, or related fields.
• Experience with kinetic Monte Carlo simulation is preferred.
• Interest in tackling complex environmental problems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct simulations to predict CO₂ emissions from mineral weathering.
• Collaborate with the Geological Survey of Canada for field data integration.
• Quantify and analyze data related to permafrost and mineral weathering.

Skills

Strong computational and numerical skills

Prior programming experience (MATLAB, Python)

Background in geochemistry

Education

First or upper second (2:1) class honours undergraduate degree

Relevant master’s qualification

Job description

A leading university in the UK is offering a PhD internship in Arctic carbon budgets focusing on mineral weathering's impact on CO₂ emissions. The role requires candidates with a strong computational background, such as programming in MATLAB or Python. A relevant undergraduate degree is essential, and experience with chemical reactions or simulations is advantageous. Successful candidates will conduct research in partnership with the Geological Survey of Canada.