PostDoc - Climate and vegetation change in tropical West Africa

Department of Environment, Earth & Ecosystems, Faculty of Science

Milton Keynes, UK

Description

We are seeking a PDRA to study past climate and vegetation change in tropical West Africa as part of the NERC-funded "500,000 years of solar irradiance, climate and vegetation changes" project. You will join a multidisciplinary collaborative research team and will work with an international network of project partners. The project will utilise cutting-edge organic geochemical techniques to generate the longest continuous record of fossil pollen chemistry change. The study will build upon previous research into the sediments recovered from Lake Bosumtwi (Ghana). The data generated will shed new light on the role of climate in driving vegetation change in the tropics.

Requirements

You will already hold a PhD, or be near to completing your PhD, in a relevant scientific discipline with a background in the Earth or Environmental sciences. You must have substantial experience of organic geochemistry or tropical palynology, with well-developed self-management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.

More information and applications

Closing date: 25 April 2013. Interview date is to be advised. For detailed information and how to apply go to www.open.ac.uk/employment, call the Recruitment Co-ordinator on 01908 659672 or email science-recruitment@open.ac.uk quoting the reference number. We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Salary: £27,854 - £36,298 Ref 8897

Temporary contract for 36 months