[ES_JOBS_NET] 2 yr PostDoc Position at the Spanish National Research Council (Salamanca, Spain)

[Blanca Ausín]

Dear friends and colleagues,

I offer a 2-yr PhD contract in the fields of Biogeosciences and 
Paleoclimate within the ERC-funded project "PASSAGE".
The full call is detailed below.
Deadline:*May 20^th 2025*
I'd be very grateful if you could distribute this PostDoc opportunity 
among your colleagues.
Cheers,
Blanca


Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral position for 24 months to be 
funded by the European Research Council (ERC) Project “PASSAGE: 
Provenance And transport PathwayS of mArine proxy-bearinG particlEs”, 
starting in September 2025 and supervised by Dr. Blanca Ausín.


*Aims and Scope*


PASSAGE investigates the long journey that marine sedimentary components 
experiment in the ocean since their formation until their final 
deposition and its impact on climate reconstructions. Their secondary 
transport to distant locations introduces allochthonous climate signals 
in paleoclimate records, raising questions about the robustness and 
fidelity of corresponding climate interpretations. PASSAGE aims to fill 
in the knowledge gap on particle transport modes, to generate a 
new proxy to identify distorted climate signals, and to provide 
an accessible approach to correct them. Full information about the 
project can be found here: https://passage.csic.es

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*Keywords:*Biogeosciences, Paleoclimate, Sediment traps, Marine 
sediments, Organic carbon, Radiocarbon, Laboratory experiments



*Description*

The Postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the goals of PASSAGE 
using a combination of biogeochemical techniques, exploring the 
geochemical, sedimentological and micropaleontological characterization 
of sedimentary particles, and implementation of isotope mixing models 
and correction of existing records. This researcher will work with the 
samples from the first sediment traps ever recovered from the SW Iberian 
margin, a benchmark region for paleoclimate studies at mid-latitudes.

The Postdoctoral researcher will join the Institute of Natural Resources 
and Agrobiology (IRNASA) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) 
and enrol the Biogeosciences and Climate Change research group 
(https://www.irnasa.csic.es/en/biogeosciences-and-climate-change/ 
<https://www.irnasa.csic.es/en/biogeosciences-and-climate-change/>), 
which holds extensive expertise in both Global Carbon Cycle (organic 
matter dynamics) and Paleoclimate studies (climate variability at 
different time scales).

*Requirements*

We look for a highly motivated and proactive Postdoc with a PhD title in 
Earth Sciences, Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or related 
disciplines relevant to the position. Candidates are expected to have a 
strong interest in the global (organic) carbon cycle, modern ocean 
hydrology and paleoclimate. Candidates are expected to carry out 
laboratory work, analytical work, data analyses and interpretation. 
Candidates with previous experience in sediment trap research and/or 
radiocarbon of organic carbon are highly welcome. Programming skills in 
R or Matlab are ideal. They should be able to work both independently 
and within our team. Good understanding, spoken and written English 
skills are essential to successfully conduct the research.




*Tasks*

Analyse and interpret hydrographic databases

Conduct geochemical, sedimentological and micropaleontological on 
different types of samples (sediment traps, sediments, filtered water, 
etc.)

Formulate additional hypotheses and research questions

Collaborate, discuss data, and exchange ideas with group members, 
mentors and colleagues

Write high quality research manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed 
scientific journals

Disseminate results at international conferences

Mentor undergraduate students


*Contract conditions*

This is a full-time postdoctoral contract 40 h/ week) limited to 24 months.

The gross salary is 2.749,59 €/month(14 salaries a year).

The work must be carried on-site at IRNASA-CSIC (Salamanca, Spain)

Estimated starting date: September/October 2025


*Application*

Deadline: *May 20^th 2025*

Interested candidates must send (i) a brief CV (maximum 2 pages), (ii) a 
letter of their research interest and motivation for this position (iii) 
and one recommendation letter.

Application from candidates expected to complete their PhDs by the end 
of July/August are also welcome.

For further information and inquiries contact Dr. Blanca Ausín at 
blanca.ausin at irnasa.csic.es


*Selection process*

The selection committee will ensure a transparent, open, equal, and 
internationally accepted recruitment process, with special care for 
gender issues.

Applications will be valued based on better adaptation of the 
/Curriculum vitae /to the profile established and compliance with the 
requirements. Selected candidates will be invited for an on-line 
interview in which they will provide a 7-minute presentation and will 
answer questions from the selection committee.
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