PhD in Palaeoclimatology of SW Amazonia (2024DILIFRUA6)

17 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Department

Institute of Science and Environmental Technology (ICTA-UAB)

Research Field

Environmental science » Earth science

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

6 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37,5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020 / ERC

Reference Number

101043738

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job position

PhD in Palaeoclimatology of SW Amazonia 

Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience)

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who holds a completed Master of Science in Earth Science or related disciplines.

The selected candidate will reconstruct a high resolution paleo precipitation record of the Bolivian Amazon by analysing the hydrogen isotope composition (δD) of plant waxes extracted from archaeological sites.

The PhD student will be responsible for one of the work packages of the European funded project DEMODRIVERS. S/He should be self-motivated and proactively address challenges and take responsibility for the sub-project. Good verbal and written English communication skills are a pre-requisite. Knowledge of organic geochemistry and geochemical laboratory methods are an advantage. The PhD student will be required to spend between 1 and 3 months in the Bolivian Amazon (Spanish language would be required) and a similar amount of time in Germany, hosted by co-supervisor and project collaborator Dr. Schefuß at MARUM (Bremen). At MARUM, s/he will have the opportunity to participate in method and soft skill courses, and networking opportunities. Candidates should enjoy working in an international and interdisciplinary team. S/He is expected to present her/his results at international conferences and publish at least 3 papers in well-known scientific journals by the end of the 3-year position.

Benefits

You will be part of a team of academic researchers working on state-of-the-art technologies in Geoarchaeology. You will be co-supervised by Dr. Schefuß and spend a secondment at MARUM, where there is a dedicated laboratory equipped with several mass-spectrometers. You will have the chance to contribute to and participate in the international research community. We are located in Barcelona, Spain, one of the most enjoyable cities worldwide. You will be affiliated to the Institute of Science and Environmental Technology (ICTA-UAB), one of the most prestigious research centres in Spain. You will have a 3-year contract with a salary of 21.000 €, plus financial support to attend training courses, international conferences and stays in Bolivia and Germany.

Eligibility criteria

Academic curricula; experience with paleoclimate reconstructions; lab experience, proficiency in English

• Academic record (30)

• Relevant Research Experience (15)

• Motivation (15)

• Interview (30)

• Language skills (10)

Selection process

We expect to interview shortlisted candidates via Teams within 21 working days after the application deadline.

The selection committee reserves the right to not fill this position if no suitable candidate is identified.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

Requirements

Research Field

Environmental science » Earth science

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Additional comments

Reference Offer: 2024DILIFRUA6

Submit your application at: https://seleccio.uab.cat

You will find the bases of the call in the following link: https://tauler.seu.cat/pagDetall.do?idEdicte=474792&idens=11

Specify the programme: HERC-2021-COG

Reference Number:  101043738

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UAB

Country

Spain

State/Province

Barcelona

City

Cerdanyola del Valles - Campus Bellaterra

Postal Code

08193

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://seleccio.uab.cat

Contact

State/Province

Barcelona

City

Cerdanyola del Valles - Barcelona

Website

http://www.uab.cat/

Street

Campus Bellaterra - Edifici Rectorat

Postal Code

08193

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED