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NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
The NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research seeks PhD student (m/f)
(Noord-Holland), hours per week
NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
Job description
PhD student (m/f)
Within the Sea and Coast Programme of the Dutch funding agency NWO, the NIOZ and the Netherlands Institute for Ecology (NIOO-CEME) will conduct a study on phosphorus (P) as a limiting factor for primary production in the western Wadden Sea, coordinated by Dr. J. Kromkamp (NIOO). The sediment is a large repository for phosphorus and considered an important P-source for primary production. Previous studies indicate that benthic phototrophic communities modulate sediment P-release directly via selective uptake, or indirectly by changing the chemistry of surficial sediments as a consequence of their metabolic activity. The (re-)distribution of phosphorus between the water column and sediment is hypothesized to control the productivity and species composition of both microphytobenthos and phytoplankton communities. As a consequence it may direct the carbon and energy flows and structure the foodweb in the western Wadden Sea from the very basis. Applying geochemical approaches during field surveys, the candidate will assess the contribution of sediment-P in supporting benthic and pelagic primary production. In addition, the candidate will develop a dynamic biogeochemical model, focusing on the dynamics of water-nutrient exchange and the modulating role of microphytobenthos populations.
Requirements
University Graduate
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a MSc in Bio- or Geosciences with an interest in numerical modelling.
Organization
NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research Department of Marine Geology (GEO)
The NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research is an independent research institute associated with the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). NIOZ was founded in 1876 and is one of the oldest major European Oceanographic institutions. Its mission is to pursue curiosity-driven multidisciplinary marine research in coastal and shelf seas as well as in the open ocean through close co-operation between physicists, chemists, geologists and biologists.
The Department of Marine Geology (GEO) performs research on marine geochemistry, sedimentology, and palaeoceanography and is composed of ca. 20 people.
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Additional conditions of employment:
We offer a PhD position for 4 years. This includes a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Research Institutes.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr. Eric Epping
Telephone number: +31 (0)222 369444
E-mail address:eric.eppingatnioz.nl
Dr. Karline Soetaert
Telephone number: +31 (0)113 577 487
E-mail address:k.soetaertatnioo.knaw.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.
* About the organization
Application
You can apply for this job before 15-04-2009 by sending your application to:
NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
HRM Department
J. Evers
P.O. Box 59
1790 AB Den Burg (Texel)
THE NETHERLANDS
E-mail address:jobsatnioz.nl
Applicants should send an application letter, a CV with reference list, and a statement of research interest.
Closing date: April 15th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.
