Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Modelling Cryosphere Change and Hydrochemistry

The PDRA will work alongside another PDRA who is focused on field and laboratory approaches to quantify oxidative weathering reactions in deglaciating and warming cryosphere environments. They will join a wider group of researchers and DPhil students working on complementary themes in the Earth Surface Geochemistry group. They will provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, while also having responsibilities to plan and manage fieldtrip and equipment logistics. Alongside this project, the PDRA will have the opportunity to interact and develop collaborations with a wider range of academics working on biogeochemistry in the Department.

 

 

You will hold, or be close to completion of, a relevant PhD/DPhil, together with relevant experience.

 

You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. You will have experience in either: modelling of permafrost processes and associated hydrological processes, modelling changes in glacial processes, and coupled hydrological processes or earth system modelling of terrestrial carbon cycle processes. As well as experience of large dataset collation and analysis, including geospatial analysis and knowledge of chemical weathering processes and their impact on the geochemical composition of the critical zone.

 

You will be a self-starter, be able to work independently and you must have the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities. You will have excellent communication skills including a track record of contributing to publications and presentations.

 

Experience of independently managing a discrete area of a research project, collaborating in the development of research articles for publication, planning fieldwork and contributing to data collection in the field as well as knowledge of major, trace element or isotopic proxies to track chemical weathering and the chemistry of natural waters are desirable but not essential. 

 

The deadline for applications is midday 11 June 2025 Interviews will be held 02 July 2025.

 

You will be required to upload a CV and a Supporting Statement as part of your application. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

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