Postdoc: Marine Ecology & MRV for CO2 Removal

Euraxess; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Utrecht University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in Earth and Environmental Sciences to work on the MAR-CO2 project. The role includes in situ observations, lab work and field campaigns across multiple pilot sites, with emphasis on ecological MRV and carbon removal strategies.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Earth Sciences, Environmental or Marine Sciences, strong analytical skills and proven ability to publish technically.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting experiments and analytical sample processing.
• Theoretical background in marine environmental physiology, biogeochemistry and ecology.
• Willingness to experiment with new data collections.
• Excellent communication and scientific writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and conduct in situ observation studies with partnered pilot sites.
• Coordinate field campaigns and lab experiments to build an eMRV framework.
• Assess ecological functions, biodiversity impacts and human health effects.

Skills

Laboratory work

Marine physiology

Biogeochemistry

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in Earth Sciences/Environmental Science/Marine Sciences

Job description

Utrecht University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in Earth and Environmental Sciences to work on the MAR-CO2 project. The role includes in situ observations, lab work and field campaigns across multiple pilot sites, with emphasis on ecological MRV and carbon removal strategies.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Earth Sciences, Environmental or Marine Sciences, strong analytical skills and proven ability to publish technically.