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The Research Group of Geochemical and Petrological Earth Sciences at the Department of Geography and Geology, University of Copenhagen has an opening for a Ph.d. fellow in isotope geochemistry.
The research group is centered around an internationally renowned researcher team with affiliated postdocs, Ph.D. fellows and M.Sc. students from Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, England, New Zealand, Uruguay and Holland. Some of the group´s researchers are affiliated members of the Danish National Research Foundation´s "Nordic Center for Earth Evolution; NordCEE", a center of excellence with nodes at the University of Southern Denmark, at the University of Copenhagen, and at the Natural History Museums in Copenhagen and Stockholm.
The group´s activity is strongly dedicated to the topical research performed at NordCEE and the Ph.D. project will consequently be integrated in both institutions, with the working place being at the Department of Geography and Geology, University of Copenhagen
We seek a Ph.D. candidate for the following project:
"Chromium uptake in carbonates - an experimental and application-based evaluation of the potential use of chromium isotopes as a paleoclimatic tracer in the marine environment."
This project will form an important pillar in the ongoing efforts of some of the group´s researchers to develop a new non-traditional stable isotope system - based on the element chromium - aiming at its potential use as a redox-sensitive tracer system to monitor past climatic changes on Earth through time. Recent advances achieved by our group showed promising in tracking the isotopic composition of chromium in limestones and to correlate fluctuations with those of carbon isotopes and strontium isotopes, two other important paleoclimatic tracers that have become routine in the investigations of climate change over time. The project is two-folded: 1) an experimental part devoted to the study of the mechanisms by which dissolved chromium can enter the calcite structure during precipitation processes, including potential isotopic effects, and 2) an applied part in which the system is tested across some important glaciomarine profiles that are associated with important atmospheric oxygenation events on Earth.
Qualificatons:
Based on the projects structure, the potential candidate should be equally interested in laboratory and field work, and should have a devoted interest in deciphering geochemical processes and to design, set-up and conduct own experiments. We seek a motivated individual with a recent Master´s Degree or a corresponding degree in Earth Sciences and/or Chemistry.
Terms of employment:
The successful PhD candidate will be offered a full-time Ph.D. position for a period of three years, contingent on a satisfactory performance, with the specific intent that it results in a PhD degree and scientific publications. It is a prerequisite for the appointment as a PhD-fellow, that the person concerned can be registered as a PhD-fellow according to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Executive Order no 18 of 14. January 2008. The position is open for appointment from March 1, 2011. The starting time is however negotiable.
The salary depends on seniority, as agreed between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations within the range of 23,000-30,000 DKK/month (approximately 3,100-4,000 Euro/month).
Deadline: 31-01-2011
How to apply:
Applications, including (i) a motivation for the application, (ii) a statement of research interests, (iii) curriculum vitae including list of publications, (iv) a copy of MSc diploma, (v) a short abstract of the MSc thesis or equivalent, and (vi) the names, e-mails, telephones and addresses of 2-4 referees, must be submitted as a single pdf file by e-mail to: job@geo.ku.dk with a copy to: robertf@geo.ku.dk.
Deadline for applications is January 31, 2011. Further information can be obtained from the project leader, Prof. Robert Frei, email: robertf@geo.ku.dk. You may also wish to visit the website of the Department: http://geo.ku.dk/ and NordCEE: www.nordcee.dk.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
http://www.ku.dk/english/available_positions/vip/
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The Research Group of Geochemical and Petrological Earth Sciences at the Department of Geography and Geology, University of Copenhagen has an opening for a Ph.d. fellow in isotope geochemistry.
The research group is centered around an internationally renowned researcher team with affiliated postdocs, Ph.D. fellows and M.Sc. students from Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, England, New Zealand, Uruguay and Holland. Some of the group´s researchers are affiliated members of the Danish National Research Foundation´s "Nordic Center for Earth Evolution; NordCEE", a center of excellence with nodes at the University of Southern Denmark, at the University of Copenhagen, and at the Natural History Museums in Copenhagen and Stockholm.
The group´s activity is strongly dedicated to the topical research performed at NordCEE and the Ph.D. project will consequently be integrated in both institutions, with the working place being at the Department of Geography and Geology, University of Copenhagen
We seek a Ph.D. candidate for the following project:
"Chromium uptake in carbonates - an experimental and application-based evaluation of the potential use of chromium isotopes as a paleoclimatic tracer in the marine environment."
This project will form an important pillar in the ongoing efforts of some of the group´s researchers to develop a new non-traditional stable isotope system - based on the element chromium - aiming at its potential use as a redox-sensitive tracer system to monitor past climatic changes on Earth through time. Recent advances achieved by our group showed promising in tracking the isotopic composition of chromium in limestones and to correlate fluctuations with those of carbon isotopes and strontium isotopes, two other important paleoclimatic tracers that have become routine in the investigations of climate change over time. The project is two-folded: 1) an experimental part devoted to the study of the mechanisms by which dissolved chromium can enter the calcite structure during precipitation processes, including potential isotopic effects, and 2) an applied part in which the system is tested across some important glaciomarine profiles that are associated with important atmospheric oxygenation events on Earth.
Qualificatons:
Based on the projects structure, the potential candidate should be equally interested in laboratory and field work, and should have a devoted interest in deciphering geochemical processes and to design, set-up and conduct own experiments. We seek a motivated individual with a recent Master´s Degree or a corresponding degree in Earth Sciences and/or Chemistry.
Terms of employment:
The successful PhD candidate will be offered a full-time Ph.D. position for a period of three years, contingent on a satisfactory performance, with the specific intent that it results in a PhD degree and scientific publications. It is a prerequisite for the appointment as a PhD-fellow, that the person concerned can be registered as a PhD-fellow according to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Executive Order no 18 of 14. January 2008. The position is open for appointment from March 1, 2011. The starting time is however negotiable.
The salary depends on seniority, as agreed between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations within the range of 23,000-30,000 DKK/month (approximately 3,100-4,000 Euro/month).
Deadline: 31-01-2011
How to apply:
Applications, including (i) a motivation for the application, (ii) a statement of research interests, (iii) curriculum vitae including list of publications, (iv) a copy of MSc diploma, (v) a short abstract of the MSc thesis or equivalent, and (vi) the names, e-mails, telephones and addresses of 2-4 referees, must be submitted as a single pdf file by e-mail to: job@geo.ku.dk with a copy to: robertf@geo.ku.dk.
Deadline for applications is January 31, 2011. Further information can be obtained from the project leader, Prof. Robert Frei, email: robertf@geo.ku.dk. You may also wish to visit the website of the Department: http://geo.ku.dk/ and NordCEE: www.nordcee.dk.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
http://www.ku.dk/english/available_positions/vip/
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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