[Coral-List] 2 PhD student positions available at the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT)

[Henry C. Wu]

The Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (www.leibniz-zmt.de 
<http://www.leibniz-zmt.de>) in Bremen is a member of the Leibniz 
Association, which is supported by the German Federal and State 
Governments. Through its research, ZMT contributes to developing 
science-based strategies for sustainable use of tropical coastal systems.

The Junior Research Group ‘Coral Climatology’ at the ZMT invites 
applications for 2 PhD Student Positions (Reference number: 95 - 
OASIS)in the DAAD/BMBF (German Academic Exchange Service; German Federal 
Ministry of Education and Research) funded project, OASIS 
<https://www.leibniz-zmt.de/en/research/research-projects/oasis.html>, 
as part of the ‘Make Our Planet Great Again – German Research Initiative 
<https://www.daad.de/hochschulen/programme-weltweit/forschung/en/64117-franco-german-fellowship-programme-on-climate-energy-and-earth-system-research-make-our-planet-great-again-german-research-initiative-mopga-gri/>’. 
We are seeking highly motivated students to pursue PhD degrees at the 
ZMT. The offered positions will have 36 months of full support (Dr. 
Henry C. Wu, Junior Research Group Leader of Coral Climatology Working 
Group and Professor Dr. Hildegard Westphal, Director of ZMT and Head of 
Biogeochemistry and Geology Department) to commence on *April 1, 2019*.


Full description PDF can be found under this link.

https://www.leibniz-zmt.de/images/content/pdf/Stellenangebote_Vancancies/Coral_Climatology_phd_16112018a.pdf

*Project description*

Our oceans absorb considerable amounts of the greenhouse gas carbon 
dioxide (CO_2 ) from the Earth's atmosphere. When excess CO_2 reacts 
with seawater, the pH of the seawater decreases in a process known as 
ocean acidification that has disastrous consequences for calcifying 
organisms such as corals. Project OASIS will investigate the development 
of ocean acidification over the past few hundred years in the tropical 
oceans by analyzing boron isotopes in long-lived tropical corals. The 
project aims to reconstruct the global development of ocean 
acidification, rates of pH change, carbonate chemistry, and sea surface 
temperature/salinity of our tropical oceans before and after the 
Industrial Revolution. These dynamic results will provide valuable data 
to understand the levels of CO_2 penetrating into the oceans and draw 
conclusions on the changes as it relates to tropical climate drivers and 
forcings.

*Duties and responsibilities*

·To study the historical changes in climate and the environment of the 
tropical oceans, in particular ocean acidification, ocean warming, and 
ocean chemistry.

·Sampling, analyzing, and generating time series climate proxy 
(biogeochemical) records from previously collected tropical coral samples.

·Project will involve longer analytical research stays at collaborating 
institutions in Germany, USA, and France.

·Presentation of research results at international conferences and 
scientific meetings.

·Publication of research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

·Outreach efforts to provide scientific results to the general public in 
fulfillment of the ‘Make Our Planet Great Again’ initiative will be a 
critical component of this research project.

*Qualification requirements*

·Applicants should hold a Master or Diplom degree in (marine) 
environmental sciences, marine geology, marine biology, ecology, 
biogeochemistry, oceanography, or comparable disciplines.

·Experience in stable isotope geochemistry, paleoclimatology, 
paleoceanography, or a background in climate science is desired.

·Demonstrated familiarity with statistical and numerical analytical methods.

·Laboratory working experience with very good analytical skills or 
quantitative background.

·Prior experiences in research cruises and research visits abroad are 
welcome.

·Very motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

·Highly proficient written and strong oral communication skills in 
English with good potential for scientific writing.

For additional information, please contact: Dr. Henry C. Wu 
(henry.wu at leibniz-zmt.de <mailto:henry.wu at leibniz-zmt.de>).

*We offer:*

·An exciting working environment in an interdisciplinary and 
internationally oriented institute and research project

·Possibilities to build and extend an international professional network 
and participate in a research field of high public and scientific interest

·A family-friendly work environment

The candidates will be on three years contracts. Salary will be paid 
according to the German TV-L EG 13 (if the personnel requirements are 
fulfilled). The posts will be filled as PhD Student positions (66,6%).

ZMT is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with a migration 
background are welcome. Disabled persons with comparable qualification 
receive preferential status.

*Application instructions*

Please apply to this position by including:

·Letter of Motivation outlining your background, expertise, interest in 
the field/project, brief statement of research experiences/career goals.

·Curriculum vitae: work experience, list of degrees, projects/theses, 
completed courses.

·Degree certificates (Master’s or German Diplom) and course 
records/grades (unofficial transcripts or records of coursework 
completed for Bachelor and Master) confirming that you meet the general 
and specific requirements.

·Complete contact information for 2 professional references.

Please send your complete application by *January 31, 2019* as a single 
PDF file with the reference number “95 - OASIS” to Ms. Lena Oehlmann, 
E-Mail: bewerbung at leibniz-zmt.de <mailto:bewerbung at leibniz-zmt.de>.

Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research, Fahrenheitstraße 6, D-28359 
Bremen, Germany.


-- 
Dr. Henry C. Wu
Junior Research Group Leader
Coral Climatology Working Group
Dept. of Biogeochemistry & Geology
Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT)
Fahrenheitstraße 6, 28359 Bremen, Germany

Office: +49(0)421 238 00-178
Email: henry.wu at leibniz-zmt.de
Homepage: www.leibniz-zmt.de/en/marine-tropics-research/who-we-are/henry-c-wu-en.html
Project OASIS: www.leibniz-zmt.de/en/research/research-projects/oasis.html

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