PhD Position in Paleoclimatology: The Utrecht Department of Earth Sciences is offering a fully funded PhD position focusing on the project titled “Eemian Sea Level.” This research aims to investigate historical sea level changes and the contributions of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets during the Eemian period.
Designation
PhD Candidate
Research Area
Paleoclimatology, Stratigraphy, Paleontology, Earth Sciences
Location
Utrecht University, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification
- Completed MSc degree in Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Climate Physics, Oceanography, or related disciplines.
- Experience or strong interest in paleoclimate/paleoceanography.
- Skills in micropaleontology or affinity for microscope work.
- Experience in a laboratory setting.
- Affinity with coding and programming or willingness to learn.
- Ability to plan and organize work independently and lead project direction.
- Strong communication skills in spoken and written English.
Job Description
The PhD candidate will:
- Generate proxy data reflecting surface ocean changes.
- Simulate sea level changes using comprehensive ice sheet models.
- Investigate the timing and causes of rapid sea level changes during the Eemian.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary research environment focused on Earth system feedback and climate change.
- Assist the BSc and MSc teaching programs of the Earth Sciences department.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation via the “apply now” button on the Utrecht University webpage.
Last Date to Apply
19 December 2025
This opportunity not only provides a chance to contribute to important scientific research but also to engage with a vibrant academic community at Utrecht University.
