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Wednesday, July 08, 2009

PhD position Biogeochemical Ocean Modeling

The Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University invites applicants for the following position:

PhD researcher in Biogeochemical Ocean Modeling (1,0 fte)

Job description:

The PhD-researcher will be employed in a project on:

Modeling Ocean Biogeochemistry in the mid-Cretaceous: reconstructing the nutrient-biosphere-climate link

Massive amounts of organic matter were buried in ocean sediments during mid-Cretaceous Oceanic Anoxic Events (OAEs). As yet, a quantitative understanding of the mechanisms and feedbacks responsible for the perturbation of the oxygen, carbon and nutrient cycles around OAEs is still lacking. In this project, general circulation modeling for the global ocean will be used to elucidate the triggers for global ocean anoxia during the Cenomanian/Turonian (C/T) boundary event (~94 Myrs BP). In particular, the role of changes in riverine inputs and upwelling intensity in determining nutrient availability and oxygen conditions in the Atlantic ocean will be addressed.

Qualifications

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an MSc or equivalent degree in Geosciences, Oceanography, Environmental Sciences or a related field. Experience, or a strong interest in biogeochemistry and modeling is desirable. He/she should communicate easily in English, both verbally and in writing.

Terms of employment

Successful candidates will be offered a full-time PhD position for a period of four years, contingent on a (yearly) satisfactory performance, and with the specific intent that it results in a doctorate within this period. Conditions are based on the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities. The gross monthly salary starts at € 2,042.- in the first year and increases to € 2,612.- in the fourth year, and is supplemented by a holiday allowance of 8% per year and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. We also offer a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance and flexible employment conditions.

For further details contact Dr Caroline Slomp at slomp@geo.uu.nl or 0031-30-2535514

You may also wish to visit the website of the Faculty of Geosciences: http://www.geo.uu.nl/ and the Geochemistry group: http://www.geo.uu.nl/Research/Geochemistry/

How to apply

Applications, including a statement of your research interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact addresses of two referees (with e-mail addresses), should be sent to: Faculty of Geosciences, Personnel Department
P.O. Box 80.115
3508 TC Utrecht
The Netherlands

or submitted by e-mail to: PenO@geo.uu.nl.

Applications are accepted until the position is filled, but we prefer to receive your application before August 24, 2009. We seek to appoint before November 1, 2009.

Please, mention where you originally saw our advertisement and quote the vacancy number 72149 in all communications.

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