PhD Position in Cryogenic Carbonate Mineralization and Carbon Dioxide Fluxes

Position

Vollzeit

Befristet

Entry

Wissenschaft & Forschung

Konditionen

Zürich

100%

Fully funded 48-month PhD position.

Anforderungen

Master

EU/EFTA-Bewilligung

Skills

Low-temperature geochemistryCarbonate mineral formationWater-rock interactionsCryosphere scienceHPICCarbonate and aqueous redox chemistryPredictive kinetic framework developmentICP-MSUV-SpectrometryWater chemistryMineralogyCryogenic systems

Sprachen

Englisch

Vergütung

Fully funded 48-month PhD position.

Beschreibung

**Lead and execute** controlled cryogenic laboratory experiments using customized freezing and thawing reactor systems.
**Measure and interpret** liquid and gas geochemical data using a variety of analytical instrumentation (*e.g.*, Gas analyzers, HPIC, ICP-OES, UVVis-Spectroscopy, Potentiometric Titration).
**Recover and characterize** carbonate minerals formed during freezing using mineralogical and microscopic technique.
**Develop and parameterize** a predictive kinetic framework using time-resolved geochemical measurements.
**Synthesize** experimental datasets and disseminate findings through scientific manuscripts.
**Present** your research at international conferences and workshops.
**Collaborate** closely with the Principal Investigator, a postdoctoral researcher, and other group members while contributing to a supportive and communicative group culture.

Aufgaben

Lead and execute controlled cryogenic laboratory experiments using customized freezing and thawing reactor systems.
Measure and interpret liquid and gas geochemical data using a variety of analytical instrumentation (e.g., Gas analyzers, HPIC, ICP-OES, UVVis-Spectroscopy, Potentiometric Titration).
Recover and characterize carbonate minerals formed during freezing using mineralogical and microscopic technique.
Develop and parameterize a predictive kinetic framework using time-resolved geochemical measurements.
Synthesize experimental datasets and disseminate findings through scientific manuscripts.
Present your research at international conferences and workshops.
Collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator, a postdoctoral researcher, and other group members while contributing to a supportive and communicative group culture.

Anforderungen

An MSc degree in geochemistry, Earth sciences, environmental chemistry, chemistry, or a closely related discipline.
A strong interest or background in low-temperature geochemistry, water-rock interactions, mineral formation, carbonate and aqueous redox chemistry, cryosphere science, or related fields.
Motivation for hands-on laboratory work and experimental troubleshooting.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work carefully with quantitative chemical data.
Creativity, resilience, and independence when working on exploratory research questions.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Excellent spoken and written English.

Technologien

Gas analyzersHPICICP-OESUVVis-SpectroscopyPotentiometric Titration

Vorteile

A collaborative research environment: You will join an enthusiastic, inclusive, and highly collaborative research group where high quality research, open discussion, and creative scientific thinking are strongly valued.
Mentorship and career development: You will receive direct mentorship from the PI and senior members of the group along with support in developing your skills in experimental design, data interpretation, scientific writing, and academic framework development.
New experimental platform: You will have access to a newly established low-temperature experimental geochemistry laboratory equipped with high-precision environmental control and analytical instrumentation.
A supportive and inclusive workspace: We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and constructive working environment.
Employment conditions and benefits: We offer a fully funded 48-month PhD position. You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare, and attractive pension benefits.

Unternehmen

ETH Zurich

Education

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

Kontakt

Prof. Nicole Fernandez-Franzan

nicole.fernandez@eaps.ethz.ch