PhD Fellow: Arctic Ocean Methane Oxidation & Modelling

European Geosciences Union; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 346,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockholm University invites applications for a PhD student position on Arctic Ocean methane oxidation. The PhD thesis will be conducted within the project “Observational constraints on Arctic Ocean methane systems as tipping elements and triggers of climate overshoot”, with sampling and modelling components.

The position is part of Birgit Wild's research group, in collaboration with Örjan Gustafsson and WeiLi Hong, and may include field work and access to laboratory facilities for biomarker

Qualifications

• Master degree required.
• PhD student / graduate / internship level.
• Experience in biogeosciences or Arctic Ocean studies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on Arctic Ocean methane oxidation and related processes.
• Analyze methane and CO2 biomarkers, isotopes, and related data.
• Collaborate with supervisor Birgit Wild and project partners; develop a detailed project plan.

Job description

Stockholm University invites applications for a PhD student position on Arctic Ocean methane oxidation. The PhD thesis will be conducted within the project “Observational constraints on Arctic Ocean methane systems as tipping elements and triggers of climate overshoot”, with sampling and modelling components.

The position is part of Birgit Wild's research group, in collaboration with Örjan Gustafsson and WeiLi Hong, and may include field work and access to laboratory facilities for biomarker