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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