Research Assistant in Marine Biogeochemical Cycling
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Jun 25, 2018
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- Sector
- Science, Environmental Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Geography
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Diatoms are siliceous organisms that are responsible for almost half of the carbon export in the oceans. This group also have an absolute requirement for dissolved silicon as they produce cell walls from silica or opal, resulting in an inherent link between marine silicon, carbon cycling and climate. The aims of this position are to: 1) calibrate the intermediate complexity model cGENIE for the silicon cycle, incorporating silicon dissolved concentrations, silicon isotopes, and biogenic opal; 2) add a diatom functional group to PaleoGENIE; 3) test scenarios across major climatic events in Earth history to investigate silicon cycle changes.
The successful candidate will have an in depth knowledge of the silicon cycle and silicon isotopes, global-scale marine modelling experience, and experience in working model-data analysis. Applicants must have a Masters degree in a relevant subject, including geology, environmental geosciences, or geography. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate excellent communication skills, experience in working as part of a research project, and proven ability to work independently with the ability to take initiative, develop research methodologies and methods of data analysis.
The position will start in early August 2018, and funding is available for 9 months (ending April 2019).
For informal enquiries please contact Dr. Kate Hendry (K.Hendry@bristol.ac.uk).
Please note that interviews for this position will take place in late July 2018.
The University is committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
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