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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="text-align: justify; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">I have an open </span><span class="" style="text-align: justify; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">PhD position</span><span class="" style="text-align: justify;"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" class=""> in
my research group in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Basel</font></span><b class="" style="text-align: justify; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </b><span class="" style="text-align: justify; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">(<a href="https://duw.unibas.ch/en/research-groups/organic-geochemistry/" class="">https://duw.unibas.ch/en/research-groups/organic-geochemistry/</a>)</span><span class="" style="text-align: justify; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">. </span><span class="" style="text-align: justify; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The
student will be part of a project developing and applying novel organic geochemical proxies of past algal productivity and ecological function in lacustrine environments. Research </span><span class="" style="text-align: justify; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">is
planned in collaboration with scientists from Eawag, Switzerland (Department of Surface Waters – Research and Management) and the State University of New York at Buffalo, USA (Department of Geology).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" class="" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" class="">This PhD project aims to apply novel proxies based on algal lipid biomarkers and their stable isotopic composition
to record changes in algal biodiversity caused by both natural variability and human activities, including an assessment of the environmental impacts of ancient Roman settlements in Switzerland. Towards this goal, the PhD student will </span><span lang="EN-GB" class="">analyse</span><span lang="EN-GB" class=""> sedimentary
records spanning the past ~15000 years from lakes in Switzerland and New York state. </span><span lang="EN-US" class="">The PhD student will participate in fieldtrips to collect sediment cores from lakes in the Swiss Plateau and in central New York. The project
involves extensive laboratory work with a focus on biomarker purification and stable isotope analyses. Depending on the interests and background of the student, they will also have the opportunity to analyze ancient algal DNA from sediments.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" class="" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">I am looking for a researcher with a master’s degree in geosciences, environmental sciences, chemistry, biology, or a related discipline,
who is available to begin working on this PhD project in October or November of 2022. Candidates should have a solid background and interest in (paleo-)limnology and biogeochemistry in aquatic systems. Experience with stable isotope and/or organic chemistry
laboratory techniques will be an advantage</span><span lang="EN-US" class="" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> given the laboratory focus of this PhD-project</span><span lang="EN-US" class="" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">.</span><span lang="EN-US" class="" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" class="" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The
ability to work both independently and within a team, as well as good communication skills including fluency in English are essential.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" class="" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The PhD project will be part of a research project funded for 4 years by the Swiss National Science Foundation. The Department of Environmental
Sciences at the University of Basel is an international, multidisciplinary work environment and excellent research infrastructure. Compensation is according to the guidelines of the Swiss National Science Foundation (</span><span lang="EN-GB" class=""><a href="http://www.snf.ch/" class=""><span lang="EN-US" class="" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">www.snf.ch</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" class="" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">)
and the student will be employed full time (100 %).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b class=""><span lang="EN-US" class="" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Application / Contact<o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" class="" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Candidates should submit complete application documents, including (i) a letter stating research interests and motivation for applying for
the position, experience and skills, (ii) a CV, (iii) contact details of at least two references (one of these should be the main advisor of the master’s thesis), and (iv) transcripts and diplomas of bachelor’s and master’s degrees (if available) via the University
of Basel's online recruiting platform: <a href="https://jobs.unibas.ch/offene-stellen/phd-position-in-organic-geochemistry-and-paleolimnology/bfb4eafc-198d-4691-92fe-1eb45d8335a4b" class="">https://jobs.unibas.ch/offene-stellen/phd-position-in-organic-geochemistry-and-paleolimnology/bfb4eafc-198d-4691-92fe-1eb45d8335a4b</a> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" class="" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Nemiah Ladd (</span><span lang="EN-GB" class=""><a href="mailto:nemiah.ladd@cep.uni-freiburg.de" class=""><span lang="EN-US" class="" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">n.ladd@unibas.ch</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" class="" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">).
Review of applications will begin 15 July 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" class="">Best wishes,</font></p>
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SNF Eccellenza Assistant Professor<br class="">
Department of Environmental Sciences<br class="">
University of Basel<br class="">
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<a href="mailto:n.ladd@unibas.ch" class="">n.ladd@unibas.ch</a><br class="">
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