Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Modelling Cryosphere Change and Hydrochemistry

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research team at the University of Oxford seeks a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to investigate the role of sedimentary rock weathering in climate change. The ideal candidate will have a PhD/DPhil and experience in modelling processes related to the cryosphere and hydrology. This role involves collaboration with researchers and DPhil students, providing guidance, and managing fieldwork logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience in modelling hydrological processes and earth system modelling.
• Experience in large dataset collation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work on quantifying CO2 exchanges associated with chemical weathering.
• Plan and manage fieldtrip and equipment logistics.
• Provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group.

Skills

Modelling of permafrost processes

Geospatial analysis

Chemical weathering processes

Communication skills

Education

PhD/DPhil

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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Modelling Cryosphere Change and Hydrochemistry, Oxford

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University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Department of Earth Sciences, South Parks Road, Oxford. This position involves working in a research team on the project “Accelerated carbon dioxide release from sedimentary rocks in a warming world” which is funded by the NERC Pushing the Frontiers scheme. The overall aim of the project is to generate the first robust quantification of the role of sedimentary rock weathering as a positive feedback on climate change, constraining its role in the long-term carbon cycle and over the coming century. This PDRA position will focus on model approaches to quantifying CO2 exchanges associated with chemical weathering associated with the warming cryosphere. The PDRA will work alongside another PDRA who is focused on field and laboratory approaches to quantify oxidative weathering reactions in deglaciating and warming cryosphere environments. They will join a wider group of researchers and DPhil students working on complementary themes in the Earth Surface Geochemistry group. They will provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, while also having responsibilities to plan and manage fieldtrip and equipment logistics. Alongside this project, the PDRA will have the opportunity to interact and develop collaborations with a wider range of academics working on biogeochemistry in the Department. About you You will hold, or be close to completion of, a relevant PhD/DPhil, together with relevant experience. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. You will have experience in either: modelling of permafrost processes and associated hydrological processes, modelling changes in glacial processes, and coupled hydrological processes or earth system modelling of terrestrial carbon cycle processes. As well as experience of large dataset collation and analysis, including geospatial analysis and knowledge of chemical weathering processes and their impact on the geochemical composition of the critical zone. You will be a self-starter, be able to work independently and you must have the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities. You will have excellent communication skills including a track record of contributing to publications and presentations. Experience of independently managing a discrete area of a research project, collaborating in the development of research articles for publication, planning fieldwork and contributing to data collection in the field as well as knowledge of major, trace element or isotopic proxies to track chemical weathering and the chemistry of natural waters are desirable but not essential.