Job Description
In this PhD project, you will develop new records of atmospheric CO2 and changes in the surface ocean temperature. CO2 records will be produced from carbon isotopic fractionation in alkenone biomarkers. New temperature records will be developed from the clumped isotopic composition of coccoliths, calcite plates produced by a family of phytoplankton.
About the Project
You will conduct several short research stays with our partners at Purdue University in the USA to develop and refine proxy system models and compare the new data with results from climate models. You will become familiar with climate modeling.
Your Profile
* Education: MSc in Earth Science or Environmental/Atmospheric Science with background in geology and chemistry.
* Prior work demonstrating a strong interest in paleoclimate and/or organic geochemistry or clumped isotope thermometry.
* Demonstrated experience in careful laboratory work, preferably in geochemistry, along with solid quantitative and data management skills, including Python or MATLAB proficiency.
* Strong scientific writing and English communication skills are required.
* Able to work productively in an international team, travel for short research stays, and contribute to departmental teaching, outreach, and laboratory tasks constituting up to 10% of the work time.
The PhD Project
This PhD project may start on October 1 or a mutually agreed-upon date thereafter.