Research Scientist: Controls on green-house gas production and consumptionArctic/Alpine lakes

Vor 7 Tagen


Basel, Basel-Stadt, Schweiz Universität Basel Vollzeit
Research Scientist:
  • Controlling green-house gas production in Arctic/Alpine lakes during August months

The Aquatic and Isotope Biogeochemistry Research Group at the Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Basel, is seeking a Research Scientist specialized in methane/green-house gas biogeochemistry in lakes.

The role involves studying methane production and consumption processes and their environmental influences in Arctic and Alpine lakes, with potential fieldwork in the Swiss Alps and/or lakes on Spitzbergen.

Your responsibilities:

  • Sampling and analyzing methane concentrations and isotopic compositions
  • Investigating biomarker and molecular signatures
  • Examining methane turnover rates in Arctic and Alpine lakes and sediments

The work will include utilizing gas-chromatographic and stable isotope methods, tracer and microbiological techniques, and fieldwork.

The main objectives are to assess microbial methane production and aerobic/anaerobic methane oxidation, conduct experiments on electron acceptors related to methane oxidation, and verify methane cycling activity in the past through organic-geochemical analyses of sediment cores.

Requirements:

  • PhD in environmental sciences, geoscience, or related field
  • Experience in various analytical methods including lipid biomarker assays, stable isotope assays, and microbiological techniques
  • Expertise in lacustrine methane biogeochemistry
  • Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and strong communication skills in English

We offer:

  • International, multidisciplinary work environment
  • Excellent research infrastructure
  • Funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation
  • Starting date: 1. August 2024

Application:

To apply, submit a single PDF file with a letter of motivation, CV, and contact details of two references through our online recruiting platform.

For more information, reach out to Prof. Dr. Moritz Lehmann.

Application review starts on 15. May, 2024, until the position is filled.



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