[MITgcm-support] post.doc needed for paleo-modelling at Univ. of Copenhagen, Denmark

[Christian Bjerrum]

Two post-doctoral positions in palaeoceanographic and -climatic
modelling and nannofossil palaeoecology.

Post-doctoral fellowship in palaeoceanographic and –climatic modelling:
At the CRC we seek to reconstruct the circulation and productivity of
the highly dynamic Late Cretaceous ‘chalk sea’ of NW Europe. In
particular we are interested in modelling the climate conditions that
permitted bottom contour currents and bottom boundary layer flow and how
this flow interacted with the formation of biogenic and physical mounds.
Therefore we seek a candidate that has experience with ocean circulation
models (preferably MITgcm or ROMS) and possibly marine bottom boundary
layers.

Post-doctoral fellow in nannofossil stratigraphy and palaeoecology:
At CRC we have undertaken detailed isotope-geochemical analyses of a 450
m long drill core through all of the Maastrichtian and upper Campanian.
We are interested in linking the isotope variations with nannofossil
data and are therefore seeking a candidate that has interest and
experience in Late Cretaceous nannofossil taxonomic, stratigraphic and
ecosystem analysis.

The Department of Geography and Geology, University of Copenhagen has
openings for two post-doctoral positions in palaeoceanographic and
-climatic modelling and nannofossil palaeoecology, respectively. Both
positions are for 1 ½ years (to be started immediately). Work will take
place in the dynamic research environments at Geocenter Copenhagen,
where the Cretaceous Research Centre (CRC) unites the forces of a number
of PhD fellows, post docs and senior scientists working on the Upper
Cretaceous chalk and associated carbonate sediments of NW Europe. 

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong background in
their respective fields.
Candidates should hold a PhD degree in geoscience. The salary depends on
seniority, as agreed between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish
Confederation of Professional Associations. Negotiation for further
supplement is possible.

Applications should include curriculum vitae, list of publications,
names of three personal references, and a short statement on personal
research interests. It should be emailed to Head of Department Lars
Stemmerik at ls at geo.ku.dk. Further information can be obtained from
Professor Finn Surlyk (finns at geol.ku.dk) and Lars Stemmerik.

Any potential applicant is invited to apply irrespective of gender,
race, religion or ethnic background.

Closing date for application is September 1st, 2007. 




Christian J. Bjerrum                     

Associate Professor, Ph.D. 
Geological Institute, Univ.of Copenhagen
Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Kbh. K.
Denmark

Phone : +45 35 32 24 05                Fax   : +45 33 14 83 22