Post Doctoral Research Associate in Biogeochemistry
University of Oxford, Oxford
Post Doctoral Research Associate in Biogeochemistry
£39424-£47779
University of Oxford, Oxford
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 17 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
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Full Job Description
Working with Professor Robert Hilton, Professor Julie Cosmidis, and collaborators at the University of Southampton, the successful candidate will focus on developing and applying geochemical proxies to understand rock organic carbon oxidation in both modern and ancient environments. The research will involve the application of ramped oxidation and/or Raman spectromicroscopy techniques, the analysis of large geochemical datasets, and the development of new approaches for quantifying carbon cycle feedbacks through Earth's history.
We are seeking candidates who hold, or are close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in a relevant discipline and who have experience in either ramped oxidation and thermal methods for characterising organic matter reactivity, or Raman spectromicroscopy for analysing organic matter structure. Experience processing and interpreting large analytical datasets, knowledge of biogeochemical processes affecting organic matter cycling, and familiarity with laboratory procedures for sediment and organic matter analysis are essential.
School of Geography and the Environment, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QY
The postholder will join the Earth Surface Geochemistry group at Oxford and work within a wider collaborative team of researchers across the UK and internationally. The role offers opportunities for publication, conference participation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and career development within a leading research environment. This is a laboratory-based position linked to the analysis of geological and environmental materials. While some flexibility may be possible, regular on-site attendance in Oxford is required to undertake laboratory research and related project activities. This post is fixed term until 30 September 2028 and offered on a full time basis (1 FTE / 37.5 hours). What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.