The faculty of Geosciences offers a wide spectrum of education and research concerning the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere and antroposphere. The faculty enjoys international acclaim, both proven by our many graduates who have achieved important positions at leading foreign universities and the large number of visiting scientists. In the Netherlands, the faculty is the largest institute in the field of Geosciences. We teach approximately 2000 students in five Bachelor and 19 Master programmes.
The Faculty of Geosciences at Utrecht University invites applications for a position of
Postdoc-researcher in Reactive Transport Modeling (1,0 fte)
Job description
Within a collaborative project with Göteborg University there is a postdoc-position vacant on:
Redox-dependent burial of phosphorus in Baltic Sea sediments
In this project, we will use a reactive transport model and recent field data to assess the role of redox-dependent sediment burial of phosphorus for the availability of this nutrient in the water column of the Baltic Sea.
Qualifications
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in mathematical modeling and a PhD-degree in geochemistry, geology, oceanography, environmental sciences or a related field.
Terms of employment
We offer a full-time postdoc position for 1 year with monthly salary starting at
€ 2.740.- and depending on the background and experience of the candidate. We also offer a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities and are supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8 % per year.
Further details
For further details contact Dr. Caroline Slomp (tel. +31 (0)30 253 5514, slomp@geo.uu.nl). You may also wish to visit the website of the Faculty (http://www.geo.uu.nl/).
How to apply
Applications, including a curriculum vitae, a statement of your research interests, and the names and addresses of 2 references, must be sent to the Personnel Department, Faculty of Geosciences, P.O. Box 80115, 3508 TC, Utrecht, or submitted by e-mail to: peno@geo.uu.nl. Please mention where you originally saw our advertisement and quote vacancy number 72091 in all communications.
Deadline for applications: the position is open until filled.
Publication date
25-10-2007
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