Stockholm University

About the employment

The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2025-12-01 or as per agreement.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.

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You will be responsible for extracting and analyzing biomarkers from the Canadian Arctic. Samples are available from previous expeditions (Warm COCOA, FLO CHAR, PeCaBeau) but possibilities will happen to join expeditions to target specific samples. The research will involve intensive laboratory work including the use of gas-chromatographic and stable isotope methods (GC, GC-IRMS, GC-MS), this includes setting up new methods with the support of skilled technicians. We are particularly looking for novel and exciting biomarkers methods such as (but not limited to) bacteriohopanpolyol (BHP) as well as levoglucosan concentration in marine and lake sediments, hydrogen isotope ratios of sterols and alkenones, carbon isotope ratios of GDGT, compound-specific radiocarbon analysis. Scientific interest can range from modern environmental questions to paleoclimate reconstructions.

We are looking for a flexible and motivated candidate that is interested in growing in a new group within an established department. The candidate should have a PhD in organic geochemistry, environmental sciences, geoscience, chemistry, or a related discipline, preferentially with previous experience with the analysis of organic compounds. An interest in paleoclimatology/aquatic geochemistry is expected. As you will work in an international environment the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and good communication skills including fluency in English are essential. Selection will be based on the quality and ambition of the statement of scientific interest, scientific publications, references, and interview.

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

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