Researcher in environmental science with focus on geoscience

Welcome to Linnaeus University! Here you'll meet 2 200 staff members and 40 000 students, all united in following the vision to set knowledge in motion for a sustainable societal development. With us, research and education are conducted with an eye towards the future. Our proximity to the business world, both locally and globally, gives us a wide reach and the ability to create change that makes an impact. All that's needed is a place where ideas have the space to meet and grow. That's what we've created – and you are invited. Change starts here! This position is based at the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, at the Department of Biology and Environmental Science. The research profile at this department is multidisciplinary and includes e.g. aquatic ecology, cell- and organism biology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, zoonotic ecology and epidemiology, environmental science, climate research, environmental chemistry, environmental risk assessment and paleoecology. Field of subject for the position: Environmental science Placement: Kalmar. Since the Linnaeus University is located in both Växjö and Kalmar, travel between the locations may occur. Extent and period: Full-time, 11 months. Activities should start early 2025. Context of position The working tasks consist mainly of research within geoscience. In your job you are expected to actively participate in the department's environment and network both internally and externally. The aim of this project is to investigate biosignatures and low-temperature processes in subsurface environments (the deep biosphere of fractured continental rock) with emphasis on ancient and modern microbial activity). The researcher will be mostly dedicated, but not exclusively, to ongoing projects at the Department of Biology and Environmental Science at Linnaeus University, mainly about microbial sulfate reduction in the deep terrestrial subsurface over geological time scales, and related studies. The work will involve practical activities, fieldwork (drill core sampling), laboratory work (sample preparation, analyses and experiments) and modelling. Qualification requirements Qualified for appointment is the one who holds a Master degree in geoscience, or has a foreign degree deemed equivalent to this. To be eligible for this position is also required -A high proficiency in written and spoken English, be able to solve difficult problems, and have the ability to work independently as well as interact well in a research group. -Documented experience of analytical and conceptual modelling work in geoscience. This includes sampling and analysis of sulfide minerals, carbonate minerals, sulfate minerals, and/or mineralized biofilms, and interpretation of biosignatures in these materials. Assessment criteria Qualifying otherwise is -experience of analytical protocols and sample preparation for studies of stable isotope compositions in minerals, scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and related interpretation. -Previous documented deep biosphere research experience, particularly of ancient (but also of modern) systems, is particularly valuable, but not crucial. - The work takes place in a research group, which is why cooperation and flexibility are given great importance. Contact Head of Department Jonas Waldenström ([email protected]), +46-(0)480-446195 Research leader Henrik Drake ([email protected]), +46-(0)480-446369 Personnel Officer Marianne Palmér ([email protected]), +46-(0)480-447303   Would you like to know more about the Dept of Biology and Environmental science? Learn more at https://lnu.se/medarbetare/organisation/fhl/   Welcome with your application no later than September 27, 2024. The application should be in English and contain a CV (with the applicant's phone number and e-mail and contact details including phone number and e-mail of two reference persons), an application letter describing personal motivation and experiences relevant to the research project, documentation of exams and grades, a copy of passport and any other documentation that the applicant would like to present.   Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization. Please apply by clicking on the Apply button at the bottom of the ad. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached digitally in your application. The application and other documents to be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 23.59 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.