JETZON jobs and PhDs

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Postdoc position in ocean biogeochemistry
Closing date:  6th April 2025
Duration:  1.5 years +

Job Description / Project Description

The objective of the postdoc project is to analyze global datasets (sediment traps, in situ particle imaging) to improve our understanding of the biological carbon pump in the context of ongoing climate change (ocean warming, acidification, and deoxygenation). We are looking for a candidate with a strong background and interest in ocean biogeochemistry and/or data science.

The successful candidate will analyze the global datasets with state-of-the-art “big data” methods, such as machine learning and/or multivariate statistics. The goal is to evaluate the influence of changing environmental factors (temperature, pH, oxygen) on vertical particle fluxes from the sea surface to the deep ocean, including the elemental stoichiometry of these fluxes, as well as their remineralization length scales. The results will be used for improved parameterizations of global biogeochemical ocean models, thus providing critical knowledge on how the efficiency of the biological carbon pump – and its regional variability – may respond to ocean change. The tasks of the candidate also include the publication of the results in established peer-reviewed scientific journals, as well as presentations at national and international scientific meetings.

The postdoctoral project is embedded within the EU project OceanICU (“Understanding Ocean Carbon”, https://ocean-icu.eu), which seeks to enhance our knowledge about the ocean carbon cycle and the biological pump, involving 30 research institutes across Europe.   The candidate is expected to collaborate closely with other researchers in Ocean-ICU (within GEOMAR and at other institutions in the EU), contribute to interdisciplinary publications, project reports, and synthesis products.

Further details and to apply:

https://www.geomar.de/en/karriere/job-single-en/postdoc-m-w-d-in-der-biogeochemie-des-ozeans

 

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Funded PhD project based at University of Liverpool

Is ocean circulation the ultimate driver of biological carbon storage in the ocean?

Closing date: Sunday, June 01, 2025

Supervisors:

Jamie Wilson - jamie.wilson@liverpool.ac.uk

Alessandro Tagliabue 

Anna Katavouta 

Oliver Andrews 

Further information: 

https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/is-ocean-circulation-the-ultimate-driver-of-biological-carbon-storage-in-the-ocean/?p182815

 

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Research Associate in Oceanic Blue Carbon

Duration:  Full-time, fixed term for up to 24 months

Closing date: 1 Apr 2025

Further information: 

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-jobs/description/index.php?jobId=22859&jobTitle=Research+Associate+in+Oceanic+Blue+Carbon


About the role

This post is funded by UKRI and is part of a large Horizon Europe consortia, SeaQUESTER, https://sea-quester.eu/ which aims to better understand marine carbon cycling and storage in polar ecosystems, and how climate change may produce new or novel blue carbon ecosystems as sea-ice melts. The regional focus is on Arctic and Antarctic ocean ecosystems. We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Associate to join the team, and develop computational approaches to assess blue carbon transit and stocks.

What you would be doing

You will be responsible for using different modelling approaches to determine the sequestration time of a variety of different marine carbon sinks using collated data from across the project (i.e the biological pump plus others including benthic carbon). The post will involve designing a new modelling framework allowing us to assess carbon sequestration globally and at the poles, across multiple biological mechanisms. This will involve constraining different types of data to make them useable for modelling purposes. You may also get the opportunity to go to sea too.

You will be responsible for leading and co-authoring peer-reviewed publications, and will work closely with the wider project team. You will present findings to the research team as well as at national and/or international conferences. As this project is part of a large consortium, you will have the opportunity, and be expected to, collaborate widely within our smaller sub-team, but also with the rest of the consortia. There will also be the opportunity to work with international partners.

What we are looking for

   Experience in computational modelling related to biogeochemistry or physics
   A track record of overseeing successful experiments from design, manipulation and sampling, to data analysis and publishing the results
   Knowledge of processes involved in organic carbon cycling in the ocean
   Strong knowledge and ability in R or Python and other relevant applications to the study of biogeochemical/ecological statistics.
   Enthusiasm for research in ocean carbon science.

What we can offer you

   Being part of a large international network of project partners from across Europe, with the possibility of fieldwork and placements in the Arctic
   Inclusion in a vibrant team at Silwood Park Campus working on many aspects of oceanic and freshwater carbon cycling
   The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
   Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression
   Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

Further information

The post is funded by UKRI through Horizon Europe.

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant.

Applicants who may require or prefer part-time or flexible working are encouraged to apply. The post is based at Silwood Park Campus. Hybrid working is possible. Start date is mid-2025.

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Emma Cavan, e.cavan@imperial.ac.uk

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download: Job Description Research Associate.pdf

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