BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
The 40Ar/39Ar geochronology laboratory in the Geology section at the Natural History Museum of Denmark invites applicants for a PhD fellowship to the project “Gas release from Greenland-Faeroes flood basalt eruptions and their impact on the Paleocene-Eocene climate” funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark.
The start date is expected to be November 1st, 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The project
Gas release during the formation of Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) is strongly linked to climatic and biodiversity change including mass extinctions. The formation of the late Paleocene/early Eocene North Atlantic igneous province and the release of large amounts of volcanic CO2 into the atmosphere has been proposed as the trigger for the PETM global warming event and the subsequent early Eocene hothouse climate, a time of rapid biodiversification including the evolution of the first true primates. The aim of this PhD project is to accurately quantify gas fluxes (CO2 and other volatile species) during the eruption of the East Greenland and Faeroes flood basalts and evaluate the role of volcanism in influencing the early Eocene hothouse climate. There are 3 main research packages that work together to achieve this goal. Research Package 1 (RP1) seeks to produce a high precision chronology for the East Greenland and Faeroes flood basalt stratigraphy in order to allow the estimation of magma flux and gas release over time. RP2 aims to determine the nature and concentration of magmatic volatile species through studies on melt inclusions. Results from RP1 and RP2 will provide input parameters for RP3 which is a climate modelling study of the early Eocene using the GENIE Earth Model System.
Who are we looking for?
The candidate should have a strong background within geosciences preferably with a specialization in 40Ar/39Ar geochronology and igneous petrology. In addition to the above, candidates should have excellent numerical, interpersonal and communication skills. Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement.
Our group and research- and what do we offer?
The selected candidate will be part of a research team based at the Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen and internationally that is focussed on a better understanding of deep-time climate events, combining high precision geochronology, igneous petrology and numerical modelling. Much of the analytical work will be carried out on collections held at the Natural History Museum of Denmark and the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland. Our research facilities at the museum include a state-of-the art 40Ar/39Ar geochronology laboratory equipped with Noblesse and Helix multi-collector noble gas mass-spectrometers.
Principal supervisor is Professor Michael Storey, Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen. E-mail michael.storey@snm.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 3533 4477.
The PhD programme
This fellowship opportunity is a three-year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD program (5+3 scheme) at the SCIENCE faculty and is only for candidates that have an education equivalent to a relevant two-year Danish master’s degree.
Qualifications needed for the regular PhD programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.
Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for a maximum of 3 years.
Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.
Responsibilities and tasks in the PhD programmes
- Carry through an independent research project under supervision
- Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
- Participate in active research environments, including a stay at an overseas research institution
- Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities, including international conferences
- Write scientific papers aimed at international journals
- Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project
- Previous experience in noble gas isotope mass spectrometry and 40Ar/39Ar geochronology desirable
- Excellence in numerical modelling and computational methods
- Excellence in scientific writing
Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Please include:
- Motivated letter of application (maximum length of two pages) stating which PhD project you are applying for.
- Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills and experiences relevant for the position.
- Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
- Publication list (if applicable).
- The names of 2 referees that we may contact if you are selected for interview.
Application materials received after the deadline will not be considered.
The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.
The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held online in the first week of October 2023.
Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.
General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
København Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
KU - SCIENCE - SNM, Museo, Øster Voldgade 5-7, 1350 København K
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 08-09-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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