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Drowned Paleolandscapes – a geological record for assessing landscape and environment response to postglacial sea level rise and climate change

I’m hiring a PhD student for my project “Drowned Paleolandscapes – a geological record for assessing landscape and environment response to postglacial sea level rise and climate change” funded by the Carlsberg Foundation.

Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d3MwCTgm

Earliest start date is 1 February 2025 and the application deadline is 1 November 2024.

Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Geoscience programme. The position is available from February 2025 or later.

Title:
Drowned Paleolandscapes – a geological record for assessing landscape and environment response to postglacial sea level rise and climate change

Research area and project description:
Candidates are invited to apply for a PhD fellowship focused on submerged paleolandscape analysis primarily by means of high-resolution marine geophysical data and sediment cores, with possibilities of utilizing numerical modeling approaches and machine learning. 

The successful candidate will become part of the RisingSea research group working to assess and quantify the preservation degree of drowned paleolandscapes and the response of low-topography landscapes and environments to rising sea level. More broadly, the project aims to utilize the geological archives of the eastern North Sea Basin to develop our basic understanding and reference framework for how low-topography landscapes and environments respond to rising sea level and climate change over longer time scales.

One of the main objectives of the research group is to establish a Drowned Paleolandscape Atlas, where the geophysical characteristics of specific preserved landscape types are described, and seismic morphologies are linked to various paleoenvironments. The PhD candidate will contribute to this work.

The PhD candidate will use seismo-acoustic data and sediment cores to study the geological processes that are prevalent during flooding and sea-level rise. The results will be of relevance for future climate mitigation and adaptions, sustainable use of the coastal zones, offshore windfarm constructions and geo-archaeology.

The project involves offshore fieldwork opportunities and close collaboration with research and industry partners both nationally and internationally; – including universities and research institutions in the United Kingdom, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. The PhD project will preferably include a research visit to one of the collaborating institutions.

The PhD position is funded by the Carlsberg Foundation.

Please upload a project description (½-4 pages). This document should describe your ideas and research plans for this specific project. If you wish to, you can indicate an URL where further information can be found.

Qualifications and specific competences:
Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree or at least one year of a Master’s degree in geology, geophysics or similar. In addition, the candidate will have demonstrated analytical skills, a good command of English, excellent interpersonal skills, an open attitude to interdisciplinary research, and the ability to work in international collaborations. Previous experience with seismic and acoustic data and sediment cores, software for seismic interpretation and processing, and integrative approaches for combining geophysical, geotechnical, and geological data is highly desired.

Place of employment and place of work:
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 2, DK-8000 Aarhus, Denmark. 

Contacts:
Applicants seeking further information for this project are invited to contact: Associate Professor Katrine Juul Andresen, katrine.andresen@geo.au.dk

How to apply:

For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see the Application guide. Please read the Application guide thoroughly before applying.

When ready to apply, go to https://phd.nat.au.dk/for-applicants/apply-here/ (Note, the online application system opens 1 September 2024)

  1. Choose August 2024 Call with deadline 1 November 2024 at 23:59 CEST.
  2. You will be directed to the call and must choose the programme “Geoscience”.
  3. In the boxed named “Study”: In the dropdown menu, please choose: “Drowned Paleolandscapes – a geological record for assessing landscape and environment response to postglacial sea level rise and climate change (DP–gra)”

Please note:

  • The programme committee may request further information or invite the applicant to attend an interview.

At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background.

VLIZ recruits: PhD Researcher Marine Geology

Join our research team as a PhD researcher, working on palaeolandscape reconstruction of the Belgian Continental Shelf.

https://www.vliz.be/en/jobs/vliz-recruits-phd-researcher-marine-geology

Background

We offer a 4-year PhD student position to map and reconstruct the Pleistocene palaeolandscapes of the outer Belgian Continental Shelf (BCS), their evolution through time and connection with adjacent regional palaeolandscapes of the Netherlands, France and the UK. As a PhD researcher you will use state-of-the-art acoustic techniques (high-resolution reflection seismic profiling, ultra-high-resolution sub-bottom profiling and multibeam bathymetric mapping), complemented by sediment (vibro)coring. In recent years a large amount of new acoustic and geotechnical data have been obtained in this area, which are of unprecedented resolution and quality and reveal for the first time that much more of the Pleistocene deposits have been preserved than previously thought. This opens perspectives to reconstruct the palaeo environmental evolution of the area during the Pleistocene, a period for which there are still many questions. As a PhD researcher, you will be based at the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ, Ostend) and enrolled at Ghent University (Department of Geology). The PhD supervisors will be Dr. Tine Missiaen, Dr. Ruth Plets and Dr Thomas Mestdagh (VLIZ) and Prof. Marc De Batist (UGent).

Candidate profile

  • MSc in Geology, Earth Sciences, Physical Geography, or an equivalent degree in related fields pertinent to the research project. An MSc degree is required at the start of the appointment.
  • A keen interest in marine geology, interpretation of marine geophysical data, palaeo-environmental reconstruction. Prior experience (e.g. via master thesis) in one or more of these topics is desirable.
  • Willingness to participate in multi-day marine surveys.
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills; a team player.
  • Excellent communication skills in English – both orally and written.
  • Highly motivated to conduct scientific research.
  • Critical and creative.
  • Conduct research in accordance with the principles of scientific integrity.
  • Open minded and taking initiative.
  • Passionate scientist, willing to learn new skills and develop excellent research.
  • Willing to work in an international context.

Main responsabilities

  • Conduct an extensive review of existing literature and geological data.
  • Process and interpret acoustic data.
  • Integrate acoustic data with ground-truth data.
  • Formulate research hypotheses and questions.
  • Plan and perform surveys at sea.
  • Collaborate with (inter)national researcher partners.
  • Write high quality research manuscripts for submitting to peer-reviewed scientific journals.
  • Participate in and represent VLIZ at project meetings, follow up and deliver milestones and deliverables.
  • Discuss planning and report progress to principal investigators.
  • Present research at national and international conferences.
  • Undertake the duties in such a way as to promote the project and enhance the reputation and public profile of VLIZ.

For each function, VLIZ considers enthusiastic involvement, collaborative and excellent professionalism, and integrity as important characteristics.

Our offer

  • A contract of definite duration (4 years) as a (doctoral) researcher in a vibrant and international environment at Innovocean Campus. Employment will ideally start om 1st October 2024.
  • According to the enrolment rules of Ghent University, there will be an evaluation after the first year. More information about doctoral research at Ghent University can be found here: https://www.ugent.be/en/research/doctoralresearch
  • A competitive remuneration package based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience according to the salary scales set forth by the Flemish Government on 01-01-2009.
  • Additional benefits: holiday allowance, end of year allowance, meal vouchers, bicycle allowance, bicycle lease, free public transport between home and work.
  • You will have access to an additional hospitalisation health insurance via VLIZ.
  • A good work-life balance through a generous leave package, flexible working hours within a 38-hour working week and the possibility to work partly from home.
  • Opportunities for personal development (training).

About us

Over the last 25 years, the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) has become a knowledge institution indispensable to the marine research landscape. What started as an institute focusing on science support, has evolved into a national and international point of contact for marine research. VLIZ initiates and carries out multidisciplinary research and supports marine experts by providing research infrastructure, data, information and knowledge. VLIZ supports the blue economy and reaches out to a broad public. VLIZ further broadens its marine horizons and aims at becoming a world player in the field of marine and coastal research.
A stimulating working environment forms the base of our flourishing knowledge institute. The well-being of our employees comes first. VLIZ is looking for colleagues who, with their passion and knowledge, want to strengthen our growing institute and face the blue challenges of the future.

Additional information

For more information concerning this vacancy, please contact:
– Tine Missiaen, head of the research unit Seascapes Past and Future: tine.missiaen@vliz.be
– Ruth Plets, senior researcher Seascapes Past and Future research unit: ruth.plets@vliz.be

Does this vacancy appeal to you?

Send in a cover letter and CV no later than 9th June 2024.

By post: Jan Mees, General director, InnovOcean Campus, Jacobsenstraat 1, 8400 Oostende
By mail: jobs@vliz.be with subject “Vacancy 2024_011_PhD Researcher Marine Geology”
You can contact us by telephone on +32 (0)59 33 60 00.

VLIZ promotes equality and diversity in the workplace. You will be recruited based on competencies. Qualities of people are decisive, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, or any disability.
Do you have a disability? Please attach a document to your application so that we can adapt our selection procedure where necessary. This information will be handled with discretion.

Procedure

Based on the received cover letters and CV’s, a select group of candidates will be invited for a job interview in the course of June. In case you are selected for the interview, you will be informed by email. The job interviews take place in the offices of VLIZ (or online if necessary) on 1st July 2024. Employment can start immediately after the selection procedure and ideally not later than 1st October 2024.

Two (2) PhD fellowships/scholarships at Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Geoscience programme

https://phd.nat.au.dk/for-applicants/open-calls/may-2024/drowned-paleolandscapes-a-geological-record-for-assessing-landscape-and-environment-response-to-postglacial-sea-level-rise-and-climate-change

Drowned Paleolandscapes – a geological record for assessing landscape and environment response to postglacial sea level rise and climate change

Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Geoscience programme. The position is available from August 2024 or later.

Title:
Drowned Paleolandscapes – a geological record for assessing landscape and environment response to postglacial sea level rise and climate change

Research area and project description:
andidates are invited to apply for a PhD fellowship focused on submerged paleolandscape analysis primarily by means of marine geophysical data and sediment cores. The call is for two PhD positions.

The successful candidate will be part of a newly established research group working to assess and quantify the preservation degree of drowned paleolandscapes and the response of low-topography landscapes and environments to rising sea level. More broadly, the project aims to utilize the geological archives of the eastern North Sea Basin to grow our basic understanding and reference framework for how low-topography landscapes and environments respond to rising sea level and climate change over longer time scales.

The two PhD candidates will be working closely together and will be an integrated part of the research group. They will focus on establishing a Drowned Paleolandscape Atlas, describing the geophysical characteristics of specific preserved landscape types and linking seismic morphologies to various paleoenvironments. The project also involves possibilities of numerical modeling approaches including machine learning.

The results from the project will provide information on the geological processes that are prevalent during flooding and sea-level rise. Such information is relevant for future climate mitigation and adaptions, and for a sustainable use of the coastal zones. Additional impact may relate to offshore windfarm constructions and geo-archaeology.

The project involves close collaboration with research and industry partners both nationally and internationally; – including universities and research institutions in the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. The two PhD projects will preferably include a research visit to one of the collaborating institutions.

The research project and the two PhD positions are funded by the Carlsberg Foundation.

For technical reasons, you must upload a project description. When – as here – you apply for a specific project, please simply copy the project description above, and upload it as a PDF in the application. If you wish to, you can indicate an URL where further information can be found.

Qualifications and specific competences:
Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree or at least one year of a Master’s degree in geology, geophysics or similar, by July 1st 2024. In addition, the candidate will have demonstrated analytical skills, a good command of English, excellent interpersonal skills, an open attitude to interdisciplinary research, and the ability to work in international collaborations. Previous experience with seismic and acoustic data and sediment cores, software for seismic interpretation and processing, and integrative approaches for combining geophysical, geotechnical, and geological data is highly desired.

Place of employment and place of work:
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 2, DK-8000, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. 

Contacts:
Applicants seeking further information for this project are invited to contact: Associate Professor Katrine Juul Andresen, katrine.andresen@geo.au.dk

How to apply:

For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see the Application guide. Please read the Application guide thoroughly before applying.

When ready to apply, go to https://phd.nat.au.dk/for-applicants/apply-here/ (Note, the online application system opens 1 March 2024)

  1. Choose May 2024 Call with deadline 1 May 2024 at 23:59 CEST.
  2. You will be directed to the call and must choose the programme “Geoscience”.
  3. In the boxed named “Study”: In the dropdown menu, please choose: “Drowned Paleolandscapes – a geological record for assessing landscape and environment response to postglacial sea level rise and climate change (DP–gra)”

Please note:

  • The programme committee may request further information or invite the applicant to attend an interview.

At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background.

MARINE GEOSCIENTIST 

(PALEOLANDSCAPES)

http://www.bajr.org/Employment/UKEmploymentDetails.asp?ID=119859

MARINE GEOSCIENTIST (PALAEOLANDSCAPES)

Senior Geoscientist: £35,167 to £40,268
Principal Geoscientist: £40,272 to £45,909
Based in Salisbury, other offices and hybrid working will be considered
Permanent
Reference: SALMAR1.04.24
Closing date: 17th May 2024

Why join us?

Bringing together leading minds and practitioners in the sector, Wessex Archaeology is a trusted archaeology and heritage service provider and educational charity. From our network of international offices, we work in partnership with our clients to deliver sustainable solutions to manage the historic environment – above ground, below ground and underwater. We are committed to our social impact. This means using the knowledge and connections we make through our commercial activities as a catalyst to engage the communities in which we work.

Join us and you’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to shaping a better future for our staff, the sector, and the world. As well as having knowledgeable and dedicated colleagues, you’ll have an opportunity to access a variety of fascinating and high-profile projects and develop your skills and knowledge along the way.

The role – what’s involved?

Wessex Archaeology is a key partner in the offshore renewables industry providing heritage sector support at all stages from EIA to Operations and Maintenance for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

We are seeking to employ a talented professional to the role of Marine Geoscientist with a background in marine geosciences (Quaternary geology, geophysical interpretation) and palaeolandscape research to work as part of a collaborative team in supporting offshore renewable energy projects. You will work alongside colleagues in the GeoServices directorate (including Geoarchaeology and Environmental) and Coastal and Marine and Consultancy teams on an exciting range of projects located both within UK waters and internationally.

You will be experienced and confident in the interpretation and integration of marine geophysical surveys (bathymetry, sub-bottom profiler, 2D and 3D seismic) with geotechnical and core data to identify Quaternary geomorphology and sedimentary sequences, with a solid understanding of marine and terrestrial depositional environments and processes.

A key part of the role will involve supporting, supervising, and providing training to colleagues as well as providing advice to teams across Wessex Archaeology and our external clients. In addition, you will contribute to tender documents under the supervision of the Marine Geophysics Manager, contribute to technical peer review and quality assurance and act as a subject matter expert in defined areas of expertise.

Previous experience of project management would be desirable, but training will be provided. Experience interpreting marine geophysical data would be advantageous. Previous experience of deposit modelling is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Technical expertise for the Palaeolandscapes portfolio
  • Act as lead geoscientist on marine projects, including supervising and supporting colleagues, undertaking interpretation and reporting technical peer-review and quality assurance.
  • Prepare client reports, including liaising with other specialists.
  • Ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and proactively engage with and advise colleagues and clients concerning technical aspects of projects.
  • Project management under the direction of the Geoarchaeology Manager, including responsibility for tender costs, project budgets and timescales/delivery.

The precise responsibilities of the role will depend on the grade at which the successful candidate is appointed.

Essential certification 

  • Hold a postgraduate qualification (PhD, Msc) in Quaternary Science, Geology, Geomorphology, Applied Geophysics or a closely related discipline;
  • Confident in geological interpretation of geophysical data (bathymetry, sub-bottom profiler, 2D and 3D seismic) using Kingdom and GIS software;
  • Confident in describing and interpreting Quaternary superficial sediments;
  • Sound knowledge of Quaternary geology, sea-level change, and marine and terrestrial depositional environments and processes;
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills.

What can you look forward to?

Our focus is on creating a collaborative culture where people can thrive, develop and where safety and wellbeing come first. From anonymising candidate data in our recruitment process to continuous improvements in our benefits, we’re committed to creating a safe, fair, and inclusive working environment.

We offer:

  • 22 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays rising to 27 after 5 years of continuous service.
  • Option to buy up to 5 days holiday per year.
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, Wessex Archaeology employer pension contribution 6.5%.
  • Life assurance scheme of three times your basic salary.

Wellbeing and family-friendly benefits

  • Our maternity, adoption and shared parental pay is 100% for 12 weeks, 90% for 21 weeks and 6 weeks statutory, day 1 eligibility.
  • Enhanced paternity leave, up to 4 weeks from day 1.
  • 5 days of carers leave.
  • Paid sick leave from the start of a contract, with the number of days dependent on length of service.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements where applicable.
  • Company Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free and confidential service in the form of counselling and assistance in areas such as health and stress.
  • AIG SmartHealth – round-the-clock support for you and your family.

Sustainability and other benefits

  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
  • Bike2Work scheme.
  • 100% Professional membership costs reimbursed.
  • High-quality personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
  • Free transport from regional offices to sites.
  • Time in lieu or paid time for drivers.
  • Subsistence allowance.

How to apply?

Interested in working with us? For all the details about how to apply visit Vacancies | Wessex Archaeology

Email your completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form by close of business on 17th May 2024 to wa.applications@wessexarch.co.uk All applications will be acknowledged within 2 weeks of the closing date. Interviews will be held in late May/early June 2024. If you have questions about the role, then please contact Andy Emery, Palaeolandscapes lead (a.emery@wessexarch.co.uk).

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and aim to be supportive in our recruitment and employment practices. Please let us know if you need any special arrangements or adjustments in the application or interview process.

Successful candidates must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK by the start of their employment. 

Please quote BAJR in your application.