PhD Position Available
Isotopic Fingerprinting of Methane Emission Sources in the Siberian Arctic Ocean
Stockholm University
Stockholm, Sweden
Application deadline: 15 May 2020
For more information and to apply, go to:
https://www.su.se/english/about/working-at-su/phd?rmpage=job&rmjob=1192…
For questions, contact:
Örjan Gustafsson
Email: orjan.gustafsson [at] aces.su.se
The Department of Environmental Science at Stockholm University invites applications for a PhD position focusing on isotopic fingerprinting of methane emission sources in the Siberian Arctic Ocean. This full-time, four-year position will be located in Stockholm, Sweden.
This PhD project offers the possibility to source apportion the methane currently being vented from the subsea system by applying triple-isotope fingerprinting of methane from Arctic samples, some already collected and others to be collected in the near future on international field campaigns. Targeted samples are from both subsea permafrost drill cores, from ship-based collection of seawater, and from land/island-based observatory collections of air. In addition to possible field work, the position involves active work on vacuum and gas handling systems, laser spectroscopy, and gas chromatography – (isotope) mass spectrometry.
The university is seeking a highly motivated person with a strong interest in both the basic functioning of the environment/earth system, chemistry, and perturbations of the environmental/climate system in the Arctic and elsewhere. A background in environmental/geo/atmospheric sciences, chemistry, physics, or engineering may be suitable. Collaborative skills and proficiency in English are required.
Applications must be submitted online and include:
- Applicant’s contact details and personal data;
- Applicant’s highest degree earned;
- Applicant’s language skills;
- Contact details for two to three references;
- Cover letter describing motivation of interest for this position;
- Curriculum vitae, including degrees and other completed courses, work experience, and a list of degree projects/theses;
- Degree certificates and grades confirming that applicant meets the general and specific entry requirements (no more than six files);
- Optional letters of recommendation (no more than six files); and
- Degree projects/theses (no more than six files).
Application deadline: 15 May 2020
For more information, including position qualifications, and to apply, go to:
https://www.su.se/english/about/working-at-su/phd?rmpage=job&rmjob=1192…
For questions, contact:
Örjan Gustafsson
Email: orjan.gustafsson [at] aces.su.se