The Clumped Isotope Geochemistry Group at the Geological Institute of ETH Zurich (Prof. Stefano Bernasconi) and the Laboratory for Air Pollution and Environmental Technology of the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) (Dr. Lukas Emmenegger, Dr. Joachim Mohn) in Dübendorf, are looking for a Post-doc in clumped isotope geochemistry of methane.
Project background
This project is a collaboration between the Climate Geology Group (ETH) and the Laboratory for Air Pollution / Environmental Technology (Empa) to advance the use of clumped (doubly substituted) isotopes in methane (CH4) by developing a new quantum cascade laser (QCL)-based spectrometer and its application to geological questions.
The goal of the project is to extract methane from a series of rocks with a well-known thermal history and combine its clumped isotope composition with that of U/Pb dated carbonate cements and clumped isotopes in carbonates to improve our understanding of orogenic processes and of the origin of thermogenic methane. The research will be done in close collaboration with a post-doc who is currently developing and calibrating the QCL-spectrometer and a PhD student who will also work on geological applications of clumped isotopes of methane and carbonates.
Job description
This is a fixed term 3 years position funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation with a possible start as soon as possible after June 1st, 2021. The deadline for applications is May 17th.
The project will involve field work in the Alps, Appennines and Pyrenees, method development for sample preparation/purification and analysis of methane as well as U/Pb dating and measurement of clumped isotopes of carbonate cements and veins.
The position will be based at the Geological Institute of ETH Zurich (Prof. Stefano Bernasconi), but will require close collaboration with the group at Empa in the nearby town of Dübendorf.
Your profile
The successful candidate should be highly motivated and team oriented, have a background in Geology or in Geochemistry with strong background in geology, and experience with field work. Previous eperience with clumped isotope analysis is not a must, but highly desirable. Candidates are expected to have an excellent academic record and be fluent in written and spoken English.
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
- Motivation Letter
- CV and Publications List
- List of 3 References
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information about the Climate Gelogy at ETH and the can be found on our website www.climategeology.ethz.ch and information about the Laboratory for Air Pollution / Environmental Technology (Empa) at www.empa.ch/web/s503. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Stefano Bernasconi, email: stefano.bernasconi@erdw.ethz.ch (no applications).
No comments:
Post a Comment