PHD SCHOLARSHIP IN MARINE BIOGEOCHEMISTRY: We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join the “WaterColor: unraveling the shades of change in Greenlandic marine waters” project funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark. The project is based at the National Institute of Aquatic Resources at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Aqua) with collaboration with universities and research institutes from Denmark, Greenland, Finland, Poland, and South Africa.
PHD SCHOLARSHIP IN MARINE BIOGEOCHEMISTRY IN GREENLANDIC WATERS – DTU AQUA
Designation:
PhD Student
Research Area:
Marine Biogeochemistry in Greenlandic Waters
Location:
DTU Aqua in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent
- Background in marine sciences preferred
- Experience with field and laboratory work is an asset
- Knowledge in microbial carbon cycling
- Strong communication skills in English, especially in connection to writing and presenting scientific results
- Proficiency in programming languages and software tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, R, etc.
Job Description:
The PhD project is focused on marine microbial carbon cycling in Greenlandic waters. It will involve a combination of field observations and experimental work and will encompass working with available data from previous campaigns and collection of new samples/experiments through field work. The successful candidate is also expected to lead the preparation of scientific publications towards ISI journals and share findings of the research with qualified professional audiences at conferences. Additionally, as part of the Danish PhD program, the candidate is expected to conduct an external research stay. The multidisciplinary project involves working with samples and data on microbial community abundance and biomass, along with ancillary data (e.g., hydrography and water chemistry). Experimental work encompasses incubations to determine the rates for key processes such as plankton primary production, phagotrophy, and nutrient assimilation. The position involves research, publication, computational and laboratory work, with the possibility of joining planned expeditions to Greenlandic waters. As a PhD student at DTU, it is also mandatory to take courses of a duration of 30 ECTS during the 3-year period.
How to Apply:
Complete the online application by submitting one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. The application must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
- Proposed research project description (~ 500 to 1500 words) outlining your ideas and potential research plans
- Recommendation letters from senior professionals are welcomed
Interested candidates may apply before obtaining their master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Last Date for Apply:
30 September 2024 (23:59 Danish time)
For more information, inquiries on the project and position should be directed to Rafael Gonçalves Araujo (rafgo@aqua.dtu.dk) and Colin A. Stedmon (cost@aqua.dtu.dk). General information about the PhD school may be obtained from Susan Zumbach Johannesen (szjo@aqua.dtu.dk).
