Postdoctoral research assistant position in sediment Cr geochemistry

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Introduction
UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.
Presentation
The Marine and Sediment Biogeochemistry Group at the University of Lausanne opens one post-doctoral research assistant position to contribute to the development of a novel tracer to better constrain carbon export from the productive surface ocean into the ocean interior. The approach, based on the stable isotopic composition of transition metal Chromium (Cr), may help better quantifying the strength of the marine biological carbon pump (BCP) both under present conditions and the recent geological past.

The open position is fully funded for 24 months within the framework of the Horizon 2020 ERC project SCrIPT.

The project aims to further develop a chemical leaching procedure to extract the Cr isotopic composition of seawater (d53Crsw) from marine sediments. Once developed, the method will be applied to reconstruct pas changes in d53Crsw trough time under different climatic background conditions.

We are seeking a motivated, independent candidate familiar with trace-metal clean techniques and/or sediment geochemistry. Experience with double-spike isotopic methods and MC-ICP-MS analytical procedures are an asset.
Job information
Expected start date: 01.03.2022 or upon mutual agreement

Contract length: 1 year, renewable 1 year

Activity rate: 100%

Workplace: Institute of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Geosciences and Environment, University of Lausanne

Your responsibilities
85 % of the engagement will be dedicated to research,

15 % of the engagement will be dedicated to teaching assistance in relation to Bachelor’s and Master’s courses in sedimentology or related fields and/or assistance in the laboratory.
Your qualifications
Successful candidates should have a strong background in isotope geochemistry with interests in marine and sedimentary biogeochemical cycling, and hold a PhD degree in Earth/Climate Sciences, Marine Chemistry or any related discipline.
What the position offers you
We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.
Contact for further information
Prof. Samuel Jaccard (samuel.jaccard@unil.ch).
Your application
Deadline: December 15th, 2021

Please send the following documents in PDF format: (i) a cover letter clarifying your overall motivation for the project; (ii) your CV; and (iii) the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two referees.

Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

We thank you for your understanding.
Additional information
UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.

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