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Postdoctoral position in Sea-Atmosphere Exchange of VOCs
A post doc position is available within a new Center of Excellence, Center for Volatile Interactions (VOLT), at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen. The initial appointment is for 2 years with a possibility for extension, and the starting date is January 1st, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Scientific environment
The successful candidate becomes an integrated part of the Center for Volatile Interactions, led by Prof. Riikka Rinnan. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic, collaborative, and international research environment. The Center is housed in Universitetsparken, Copenhagen, where we have laboratory facilities and state-of-the-art instrumentation for analyses of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), molecular analyses of microbial community structure and activity, as well as incubation and climate chamber facilities. Marine Biological Section, located in Elsinore, provides state-of-the-art facilities for molecular and process-based studies of marine microorganisms. The center has currently two proton-transfer-reaction time-of-flight mass-spectrometers (PTR-TOF-MS) used both for eddy covariance and chamber/headspace measurements of VOCs and two thermal desorber-gas chromatograph-mass spectrometers (GC-MS) including different sample introduction possibilities. The research project is collaboration with Senior Scientist Christa Marandino from the Marine Biogeochemistry Research Division (Chemical Oceanography Research Unit) at the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Germany.
Main tasks and responsibilities
The post doc will participate in a planned measurement campaign in the North Sea as part of the German Research Unit Biogeochemical processes and air-sea exchange in the sea surface microlayer (BASS), which investigates biogeochemistry, physics, and air-sea interactions within the sea surface microlayer. The candidate will be responsible for conducting eddy covariance measurements of biogenic trace gases as part of a larger team. The candidate is responsible for operation of a PTR-TOF-MS instrument as well as analyzing the resulting data. The post doc will also participate in climate chamber experiments focusing on VOC exchange in plankton cultures as well as related process studies under controlled conditions. The successful candidate will be responsible for lead-writing and co-authoring scientific publications. The candidate will also have the opportunity to supervise MSc students.
Qualifications
We are looking for ambitious and highly motivated candidates with a PhD in physical geography, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, biology, or a related field. Fluency in written and spoken English is a requirement, as well as excellent writing skills demonstrated by the publication record. A successful candidate has good analytical skills e.g. in mass spectrometry. Experience either with eddy covariance measurements of trace gases (e.g. CO2) or with VOC measurements using GC-MS or PTR-MS techniques, and skills and interest in programming (R, Python, or Matlab), data processing, and multivariate statistics are assets. The candidate can take decisions independently, but she/he is also comfortable working in teams and has a collaborative mindset. The candidate should be willing to spend time in field work.
For enquiries about the position, please contact Professor Riikka Rinnan (riikkar@bio.ku.dk) or +45 51827039.
Foreign applicants may find these resources useful: http://www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
How to apply
Applications must be in English, submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below, and include:
- A cover letter describing motivation and personal qualities.
- Curriculum vitae
- Complete list of publications
- Research plan – description of current and future research plans
- Pdf files of the two most important publications
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
The deadline for applications is August 31, 2023, 23:59 GMT+2.
Procedures
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Interviews are expected to take place during week 40.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Helsingør Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
KU SCIENCE BIO, Marinebiologisk Laboratorium, Strandpromenaden 5, 3000 Helsingør
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 03-08-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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