“PhD: Exploring the production, transport, and consumption of greenhouse gases in the subglacial environment

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“PhD: Exploring the production, transport, and consumption of greenhouse gases in the subglacial environment

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Offer DescriptionOffer DescriptionWe are seeking a talented and motivated PhD candidate to explore the production, transport, and consumption of greenhouse gases in the subglacial environment, with a focus on basal ice and sediments from the Greenland Ice Sheet.Project description and aimThe discovery of microorganisms in subglacial environments has confirmed that glaciers and ice-sheet beds are not sterile but host metabolically active microbial populations. One of the key objectives of the ERC Synergy Green2Ice project is to assess the extent of in-situ production of greenhouse gases (CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O) and the contribution of subglacial environments to the atmospheric burden of these potent greenhouse gases. As a PhD student, you will play a pivotal role in this interdisciplinary research. Your responsibilities will include measuring gas composition (N₂, O₂, Ar, CO₂, CH₄, N₂O) and isotopes (N₂O δ¹⁵Nα, δ¹⁵Nβ, and δ¹⁸O; CH₄ δ¹³C, δD), as well as developing 1D advection-diffusion-reaction models to replicate the observed vertical profiles and gain a mechanistic understanding of the underlying processes. You will be supervised by François Fripiat and Sandra Arndt (Department of Geosciences, Environment, and Society, Université Libre de Bruxelles) and collaborate closely with Prof. T. Röckmann for gas isotope measurements, which will involve extended research stays at Utrecht University. For questions regarding the project or the position, please feel free to contact François Fripiat at .What are we looking for?An enthusiastic, motivated, and independent person, with good communication skillsStrong background in Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences and/or Biology, or related fieldsExperience with developing innovative lab-based approaches, and/or numerical modelingAbility to work collaboratively with both national and international research teams, and being mobile and ready for extended stays overseas at partners institutions.What do we offer?A fully-funded PhD position (4 years) at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (Brussels, Belgium), with competitive salary and other advantages (pension scheme, public transport to/from work, health insurance)The starting date of the position is flexible, but ideally in January 2025.Are you interested in joining us on this scientific journey? If so, please send your application before December 1, 2024 to . This application should consist of a single PDF document that includes a (i) motivation/cover letter (max. 2 pages), (ii) contact details of two references, and (iii) your CV (including publication list).If this specific opportunity isn’t for you, but you know someone else who may be interested, please forward this vacancy to them.Where to apply E-mailFrancois.Fripiat@ulb.beRequirementsResearch Field Environmental science » Earth science Education Level Master Degree or equivalentResearch Field Geosciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalentResearch Field Biological sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalentResearch Field Chemistry » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalentResearch Field Physics » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Université Libre de Bruxelles Country Belgium GeofieldContact State/ProvinceSelect CityBrussels WebsiteStreetDepartment Geosciences, Environment, Society Postal Code1050 E-MailFrancois.Fripiat@ulb.be Phone0477679356STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:50:29 GMT

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