PhD: Decoding Earth's Carbon Cycle with CO2 Isotopologues

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of East Anglia invites applications for an ARIES UKRI‑funded PhD studentship in atmospheric science. The project will exploit CO2 polyisotopologues to constrain carbon cycling from local to global scales, building on POLYGRAM datasets.

You will gain wide training in laser‑spectroscopic CO2 isotopologues, time‑series analysis and modelling, with opportunities for field measurements and a research visit to Utrecht.

Qualifications

• Background in atmospheric science and isotope analysis.
• Experience with laser-spectroscopy measurements is desirable.
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills.
• Ability to communicate findings through conferences and publications.

Responsibilities

• Analyse seasonal and interannual variability of isotope signatures.
• Quantify ecosystem-scale isotope variations at field sites.
• Evaluate isotope gradients from transects and remote sites.
• Contribute to project reports and scientific publications.

Skills

Isotope analysis

Laser spectroscopy

Time-series analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Master's degree in Atmospheric Science or related field

Tools

Statistical software (R, Python)

Laser spectroscopy equipment

Job description

The University of East Anglia invites applications for an ARIES UKRI‑funded PhD studentship in atmospheric science. The project will exploit CO2 polyisotopologues to constrain carbon cycling from local to global scales, building on POLYGRAM datasets.

You will gain wide training in laser‑spectroscopic CO2 isotopologues, time‑series analysis and modelling, with opportunities for field measurements and a research visit to Utrecht.