Job description:

The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) offers a full-time postdoctoral researcher position within the framework of the MicroFAME project for a total duration of 33 months. The postdoctoral researcher will lead the experimental work of MicroFAME at the IzotzaLab, under direct supervision of the PI, Prof. Faria, and will provide support to the theoretical work and modelling developed by the MicroFAME team.  Generally, the researcher will support the PI and the rest of the team to achieve the scientific objectives of the project, publish and disseminate project findings.

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out and manage, under the supervision of the PI and with the support of the laboratory technician, most of the MicroFAME experimental work in the IzotzaLab (cold laboratory) and in collaborating laboratories.
• Be in charge of planning, carrying out and managing, under the supervision of the PI, all the field work of the MicroFAME project.
• Write articles and disseminate results.
• Support the organization of project meetings and events related to the project.
• Help training and mentoring other team members, when necessary.

Main requirements/skills:

• Degree in Geology or Geophysics (required).
• PhD in glaciology or related field (required).
• Training in ice-core studies (required).
• Training in snow science (required).
• Training in stratigraphy and crystallography (required).
• At least 3 years of experience in cold laboratory work and ice microscopy, including ice sample preparation with microtome (required).
• Experience in glaciological field work of snow/firn studies (required).
• C2 level in Spanish or higher
• Fluency in English: will be assessed during the interview (required).

It will be especially valued:

• Advanced experience with the LASX software.
• Experience with the ImageJ software.
• Experience with the Lagrangian particle dispersion model HYSPLIT.
• Experience collaborating with international teams.
• Availability and willingness to travel internationally under short notice.
• Experience writing and publishing scientific articles in indexed journals.
• Experience organizing international events and conferences.

It will be desired:

• Experience in glaciological field work on high mountains.
• Experience in environmental chemistry.
• Experience operating the Leica™ DM6M microscope.
• Benefits and work environment:
  • Interdisciplinary and inspiring work environment.
  • Possibility of participating in internal training and academic activities of the Centre.
  • 35-hour week work calendar.
  • 30 days of vacation per year.

As an HR Excellence awarded institution, BC3 is committed to conciliating research-academic requirements and family duties. BC3 is particularly concerned with creating equal opportunities for people independently of gender, culture, and race. Anyone with relevant qualifications is therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the position.

Application procedure:

Fill the form below and upload one PDF document with the following information:

1. Cover letter.
2. Complete Curriculum Vitae.

Deadline

November 15^th 2023.