Paleonet: 2 post-doc research positions in Lisbon, Portugal - Palynologist and microbiologist/sedimentologist

[Gil Machado]

Job/Fellowship Reference: C2007-UL-342-CG 

Main research field: Environmental science 

Sub research field: Earth science 
   
  Job summary: 

  The Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon through its 
  Geology Centre (CeGUL) is making available a 5 year PhD research 
  position for a scientist to deal with sediment palynological studies
 directed towards climatic reconstruction of shallow marine/transitional
 systems. 
  Experience in pollen morphology, in present and past Mediterranean 
  plant ecosystems, and in transfer functions and their applications to
 
  reconstruct climatic parameters is required.
    Job description:

  Universidade de Lisboa   |   University of Lisbon
   
  CeGUL is developing research on the applications of diatoms,
 ostracods, foraminifera, nannoplankton and molluscs as proxies to support
 reconstruction of Quaternary climatic, ecological and environmental changes,
 in order to develop coastal evolution models. 
   
  On these bases, the CeGUL is making available a five year Ph.D.
 research position for a scientist committed to deal with sediment
 palynological studies directed towards climatic reconstruction of specific
 environments, particularly shallow marine and transitional systems. This
 researcher should have a good knowledge in pollen morphology and be
 experienced both in present and past (Late Quaternary) Mediterranean plant
 ecosystems. A solid background in transfer functions and their
 applications to reconstruct climatic parameters is an important selective
 criterion.
   
  A proven record of the capacity to publish scientific papers in high
 quality international journals is required. Candidates should be fluent
 in English, and a good knowledge of Portuguese would be desirable.
  The successful candidate will be physically located in the Faculty of
 Sciences of the University of Lisbon. He/she will become involved in
 ongoing projects in the CeGUL Unit and in training of young researchers,
 but will also be expected to design new projects and pursue funds for
 research.
   
  Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences or closely
 related field, and should submit their curriculum vitae, a letter of
 motivation, up to five selected reprints, and names and addresses of three
 individuals who can be contacted for letters of reference.
  Please refer to job reference in all application materials.
  Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years postdoctoral research
 experience.
  5-year position, base salary: 43k€ (annual)
  Application deadline: 30 August 2007
   
  For more job opportunities in the University of Lisbon, please
 consult
  CIENCIA 2007/PostDoctoral positions www.ul.pt

  http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=6334  
     
   
   
  Job/Fellowship Reference: C2007-UL-342-CREMINER 

Main research field: Biological sciences 

Sub research field: Microbiology/Deep Biosphere   PostDoctoral Research
 Position: Deep Biosphere studies (Sedimentology/Microbiology)
  Creminer seeks a microbiologist with capacities in sedimentology, including
 mineralogy and chemistry. The successful candidate will have
 education/experience in both microbiology and sedimentology. A Ph.D. degree and a
 good record of scientific publications are essential. He/she will become
 involved in ongoing Creminer projects and in training of young
 researchers, but will also be expected to design new projects and pursue funds
 for research.
    Job description:

    Universidade de Lisboa   |   University of Lisbon
   
  
  PostDoctoral Research Position: Deep Biosphere studies
 (Sedimentology/Microbiology)
  
  Research area: Deep Biosphere scientist: microbiologist with
 significant capacities and experience in sedimentology (1 researcher)
   
  Creminer research includes a large component on submarine
 hydrothermal activity. One of the great discoveries within this overall topic is
 the presence of widespread microbial life within the uppermost hundreds
 of meters of sea floor sediments and porous rocks. Understanding the
 relationships between this marine deep biosphere and its host rocks is
 one of the more promising and challenging research areas. 
  Development of a line of research in the deep biosphere requires
 sedimentologists interested in microbiology and microbiologists with
 valences in sedimentology or, better still, a true interface scientist to
 lead a team of both. 
  Creminer seeks an interface scientist (sedimentology/microbiology) or
 a microbiologist with significant capacities in sedimentology,
 including mineralogy and chemistry.
  
  The successful candidate will have education/experience in both
 microbiology and sedimentology, including a Ph.D. degree and a good record
 of scientific publications, preferably in both areas. 
  A proven record of the capacity to publish scientific papers in high
 quality international journals is required. The successful candidate
 must be fluent in English, spoken and written, and a good knowledge of
 Portuguese is desirable.
  
  The successful candidate will be physically located in the Faculty of
 Sciences of the University of Lisbon. He/she will become involved in
 ongoing Creminer projects and in training of young researchers, but will
 also be expected to design new projects and pursue funds for research.
  Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a letter of
 motivation, up to five selected reprints, and names and addresses of three
 individuals who can be contacted for letters of reference.
   
  Please refer to job reference in all application materials.
  Application deadline: 30 August 2007
   
  Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years postdoctoral research
 experience.
  5-year position, base salary: 43k€ (annual)
   
  For more job opportunities in the University of Lisbon, please
 consult
  CIENCIA 2007/PostDoctoral positions www.ul.pt

http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=6332


       
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