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Current Academic Positions
Position: Technical Assitant – inorganic elemental and isotopic geochemical analysis – Apply here
Institution: GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Germany
Description: The ERC CoG HighBorG focuses on climate-carbon dynamic reconstructions of past warm periods in our Geologic record within the Paleogene and Neogene, and exporation of Earth system response through Earth System modelling. As such, a strongly interdisciplinary group will aim at millennial scale reconstructions of seawater pH and atmospheric CO2 (through the boron isotope proxy), seawater temperature and ice sheet dynamics, as well as aspects of the marine carbon cycle. To achieve this, both established methods and new analytical techniques will be developed. The successful candidate for either a Technical Assistance or Engineer in the direction of chemistry involves development of new analytical methods for isotope geochemistry, streamlining techniques for isotope analyses, with potential additional work on foraminifera taxonomy and robotics in collaboration with colleagues in Europe. More information…
Deadline: August 15, 2024
Position: Postdoc in Marine Palynology – Apply here
Institution: Department of Earth Sciences, Utrecht University, Netherlands
Description: The Department of Earth Sciences is looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a background in palynology, micropaleontology, organic geochemistry and/or oceanography. You will work on the project “Ice-ocean interactions in West Antarctica during rapid transitions in past warm climates”. In this position, you map out in detail the geographic distribution of dinoflagellate cyst species and organic geochemical biomarkers around West Antarctica and the Antarctic Peninsula. More information…
Deadline: August 20, 2024
Position: Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Apply here
Institution: Marum Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen, Germany
Description: The research group Micropalaeontology and Palaeoceanography at MARUM invites applications for a postdoctoral position investigating the response of marine biodiversity to climate change on long time scales with the ultimate goal to use this knowledge in the design of climate-smart marine protected areas. Working within a large interdisciplinary consortium, the candidate will analyse existing compilations of microfossil abundance time series and generate new data from marine sedimentary records on Quaternary planktonic foraminifera biodiversity dynamics. The consortium in which the project is embedded includes experts in theoretical ecology, modelling and social science. It aims to advise the German federal government on the protection of marine biodiversity outside national jurisdiction. Knowledge transfer into the policy sphere is thus a key component of the project and the candidate is expected to actively contribute to this process. More information…
Deadline: August 22, 2024
Position: Postdoc in isotope geochemistry and paleoclimatology – Apply here
Institution: GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Germany
Description: The ERC CoG HighBorG focuses on climate-carbon dynamic reconstructions of past warm periods in our Geologic record within the Paleogene and Neogene, in search of tipping elements and climate analogues among different climate states, and further exploration of Earth system response through Earth System modelling. As such, a strongly interdisciplinary and collaborative group will aim at millennial scale reconstructions of seawater pH and atmospheric CO2, seawater temperature and ice sheet dynamics, as well as aspects of the marine carbon cycle. To achieve this, both established methods and new analytical techniques will be developed. The successful candidate will be generating records of seawater pH/atmospheric CO2 with the boron isotope proxy on foraminifera and fossil corals, and will constrain seawater temperature, sea level and marine carbon cycle with a combination of stable isotopes and elemental ratios. More information…
Deadline: September 01, 2024
Current Industrial Positions
Micropalaeontologists and Nannopalaeontologists – PetroStrat
We have exciting opportunities to further expand our skilled and experienced team of 35 biostratigraphers. To complement our current skill base, we are looking for candidates ideally experienced in wellsite and routine micropalaeontology and nannopalaeontology.
The roles will require working within a team on a wide variety of analytical studies, including single or multi-well and reservoir to regional scale projects, to be undertaken either in our UK offices, overseas or at wellsite. We offer varied and interesting career opportunities and are currently active in many areas, including North, West & South Africa, the Middle East, North & South America, the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean, SE Asia and Australasia. Applicants should ideally be qualified and willing to conduct wellsite work, both onshore and offshore. This post will involve a balanced mix of office-based analytical work and wellsite work, with excellent opportunities for career progression within an expanding and dynamic organisation with exciting plans for further expansion.
The successful candidates will have a minimum of an MSc in an appropriate biostratigraphic discipline. Previous industrial experience, including wellsite work, is preferred, but not essential as appropriate training will be given.
We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including pension and bonuses for wellsite work. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
More information https://www.petrostrat.com/careers/