Two open PhD positions in soil erosion research

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 28 Jan 2024

17 Jan 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Basel
Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry
Environmental science » Earth science
Agricultural sciences » Other
Environmental science » Other
Agricultural sciences » Soil science
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Switzerland
Application Deadline

28 Jan 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

38
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Applications are invited for two PhD position working closely together in soil erosion research in the research group Environmental Geosciences, Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Basel with interest in soil erosion modelling as well as phosphorous export from soils due to soil erosion.

We are looking for two PhD candidates with interest in soil erosion research to investigate the consequences of soil erosion processes on phosphorous dynamics with modelling and biogeochemical approaches. The SNF funded project targets four different catchments on three continents (Delaware river, North America; River Dee and River Rhein in Europe, Subcatchment of the Yellow River, China). The project will be supported by an additional Post-Doc position (already filled) which will track soil erosion with component specific stable isotope signatures. The PhD projects will be co-supervised by project partners of each region.

Candidates should have a university degree in environmental science or in a related field with some expertise in soil science. They are interested to work in an interdisciplinary research environment, interested in field, laboratory and modelling work and have good communication skills (English).

Appointments starting in April 2024 will be for one plus three years according to University of Basel's rules of PhD employment.

Application / Contact

Please submit your complete application documents, including a letter stating your motivation and a short statement of research and teaching interests, experience and skills, a CV and contact details of at least two references via our online recruiting platform. For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Christine Alewell; [email protected] (submission of documents to this email will not be considered). The process will be open until the positions are filled.

 


Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Environmental science
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Agricultural sciences
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Environmental science
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Agricultural sciences
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
2
Company/Institute
University of Basel
Country
Switzerland
City
Basel
Postal Code
CH-4003
Street
Petersplatz 1

Where to apply
Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-basel/2024/two-open-phd-position…

Contact
City

Basel
Website

https://www.unibas.ch/en.html
Postal Code

CH-4003

STATUS: EXPIRED

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