PDRA to Analyse Measurements of Iodine in Polar & Temperate Environments

Department

The University of York’s Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories (WACL) wish to recruit a Research Associate to analyse measurements of iodine in polar and temperate environments and to lead data analyses and publication of these data sets. This post is primarily to analyse previous measurements of iodide and iodate in snow made during the MOSAiC (Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate) icebreaker expedition in order to evaluate their potential to contribute to reactive iodine in the Arctic atmosphere. The post is available from 1 June 2024 for a period of up to 16 months.

WACL is the largest dedicated atmospheric chemistry facility in the UK, home to more than 70 researchers. WACL supports an exceptional research environment, providing access to state-of-the-art facilities and a wide range of interdisciplinary expertise. The Department of Chemistry, within which WACL sits, is proud of its Athena SWAN Gold Award and strives to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel.

Role

You will investigate the potential for iodine in snow to be released to the atmosphere via different mechanisms, to be investigated in the laboratory. Also, you will investigate the open-ocean sources of iodine by co-ordinating kinetic flow tube studies experiments studying the ozone-ocean-iodine system. Working with modellers to interpret the data from the MOSAiC project and other relevant data sets, and with the wider project team including postdoctoral research associates and PhD students.

The specifics

• Conduct data analyses of previous measurements of iodide and iodate in snow made during the MOSAiC expedition
• Investigate the potential for iodine in snow to be released to the atmosphere via different mechanisms, via laboratory and modelling studies
• Measure inorganic iodine species in various aqueous media using ion chromatography (IC)
• Investigate open-ocean sources of iodine by co-ordinating kinetic flow tube studies experiments of the ozone-ocean-iodine system
• Analyse data and lead publications on the sources and atmospheric impacts of iodine
• To conduct research under the supervision of senior colleagues and to contribute to the production of research

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• A first degree in chemistry, physics or environmental/natural science and a PhD in atmospheric chemistry
• Previous experience of kinetic flow tube experiments
• Well-developed analytical skills, attention to detail and commitment to high-quality measurements
• Knowledge and experience of data analyses and/or modelling
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to write-up research work for publications and to present to conferences
• Ability and experience to develop research objectives and carry out individual and collaborative projects, planning and prioritising own work in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to design and conduct complex experiments
• Highly motivated and professional work ethic, with commitment to high quality research, a collaborative ethos and a willingness to proactively support colleagues and students
• Ability to work closely with others within a team environment and independently using own initiative

Interview date: w/c 13th May 2024

For informal enquiries: Contact Professor Lucy Carpenter (lucy.carpenter@york.ac.uk)

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