Description
Organisation/Company: Middle East Technical University
Research Field: Environmental science › Earth science
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Application Deadline: 30/08/2022 17:00 - Europe/Brussels
Location: Turkey › Mersin
Type Of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 30/09/2022
Eu Research Framework Programme: H2020 / ERC
In the frame of Horizon-Europe funded ERC Consolidator Grant project
DeepTrace, we are looking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our ERC
research team at METU IMS.
ERC CoG DeepTrace (late 2022-2027) will advance a ground-breaking
mechanistic, analytical and predictive understanding of how the life-
supporting metals cycle across Earth's deep-sea ecosystems such as the Black
Sea and hydrothermal vents, developing the application of metal nanoparticles
as tracers of planetary redox habitability and bridging the study of Earth's
Oceans with the Ocean Worlds of the Solar system.
DeepTrace will tap the potential of tracing redox metals as one of best
opportunities in the next decade for detecting life in Ocean Worlds, and
accelerate improved parametrizations of metal cycles for better prediction of
Earth's marine ecosystems under multi-stressors such as deoxygenation, warming
and biodiversity loss.
The PhD fellow will be mainly involved in the analytical method development
for the isolation and detection of saltwater nanoparticles with implications
for in situ detection of NPs in Ocean Worlds plume ejecta.
Candidates from not from marine science background but from all relevant
engineering fields, geology, molecular biology, chemistry, physics and
mathematics are encouraged to apply to these positions. Motivation and
capacity to take on a multidisciplinary challenge is the most important
quality. Previous experience as nanotechnologist, analytical geochemist or
environmental chemist focusing on nanoparticles is a big plus.
You will be embedded in a highly diverse and multidisciplinary ERC research
group led by Dr Mustafa Yücel (www. deepsearedox.com) and will be interacting
with a range of researchers based at METU IMS as well as abroad. The position
involves ERC-funded field trips and research cruises, support for travels to
major conferences of oceanography, planetary geosciences and astrobiology.
METU-IMS is the leading international marine science institute in Turkey with
a 100% English education and research. All METU-IMS faculty engage in
teaching, research and service. The Institute carries out research on the
Eastern Mediterranean as well as on the Aegean, Black Seas, and Turkish
Straits System and global oceans.
Benefits
Your salary will be at least at the level of a public university research
assistant in Turkey and may increase in proportion to your skills,
qualifications and performance.
Monthly pay basis
Eligibility criteria
Applicants are asked to submit a CV, a 2-page (max.) statement of experience
and interests, and names of at least 2 references as a single PDF file
Please send your application documents directly to Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Yücel
(myucel@ims.metu.edu.tr) and also full details of the application procedure
can be found here:
https:// ims.metu.edu.tr/graduate-programs
Note that you will need English (TOEFL or equivalent) or ALES/GRE scores.
Additional comments
Responsibilities
Develop analytical nano-geochemical methods for the overall aims of the
ERC DeepTrace.
Conduct laboratory preparations and sample analyses related to expedition
work, and participate in sea going expeditions when needed.
Take part in ERC project activities, including meetings and workshops and
represent IMS teams when needed.
Lead the drafting of project reports, deliverables and manuscript drafts.
Contribute to project management as needed.
Offer Requirements
Skills/Qualifications
Masters degree from not from marine science background but from all relevant
engineering fields, geology, molecular biology, chemistry, physics and
mathematics are encouraged to apply to these positions. Motivation and
capacity to take on a multidisciplinary challenge is the most important
quality.
Specific Requirements
Chemical analysis methods of complex water matrices
Fieldwork logistics and organization
Minimum of 2-year relevant experience in a similar role in an
international or EU project
Excellent level of English. Other languages are a plus.
Excellent teamwork capability
Ability to travel in Turkey and abroad
Preferred special knowledge, abilities, and skills:
Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a fast-paced
environment, within and across departments/functions, managing multiple
priorities
Strong attention to detail
Creativity thinking through new ideas and approaches
Contact Information
Organisation/Company: Middle East Technical University
Department: Institute of Marine Sciences
Organisation Type: Higher Education Institute
Website: https:// www. metu.edu.tr
E-Mail: euraxess@metu.edu.tr
Country: Turkey
City: Ankara
State/Province: Cankaya
Postal Code: 06800
Street: ODTÜ Üniversiteler Mah. Dumlupınar Bul. No:1
