PhD position in Geology 1605 views

The Faculty of Science, Department of Geology at Lund University invites applications for a PD position in Geology.

Tasks:

• The main tasks of the PhD student will be sampling, dating and characterization of varved sediments from Sweden, Finland and Germany, and comparison with historical documents.
• The sediment sampling will take place from ice in winter followed by sample treatment in a freezer compartment and dating by varve counting, 137Cs, 210Pb and 14C, if possible complemented by geochemical characterization of volcanic ash (tephrochronology).
• Environmental effects of volcanic sulphate deposition will be studied by diatom analysis, possibly in combination with other biostratigraphic methods, and geochemistry (X-ray fluorescence and photoelectron spectrometry).
• Testing and development of synchrotron-based analyses of sediments by X-ray absorption spectrometry will form an important part of the project.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must hold MSc (or equivalent) in Earth Sciences, Geology, Physical Geography or Biology with a strong focus on palaeoecology and sediment stratigraphy.
• Applicant must have documented experience of diatom analysis of lake sediments, preferably in combination with sediment geochemistry.
• Applicant must possess good communication skills and ability to work independently as well as in a group.
• Interest in and ability to participate in winter fieldwork.
• Applicant needs to be able work at other locations in Sweden and abroad, primarily in Umeå and Belfast, during extended periods (weeks to months).

Duration: full-time PhD position for 4 years

Applications:

The application must include the following:

• A letter of interest that describes the applicant’s background, interests and ambitions in relation to the project (one page).
• CV including date of birth and complete listing of BSc. and MSc. grades, plus contact information of previous employers or internship advisors.
• Academic transcripts
• A PDF file (or link for downloading) listing publications including MSc. or BSc. theses.
• Name and contact details of at least two references.