Post Doctoral Research Associate

Dynamics of benthic carbon turn-over in river beds at catchment scale: An eddy covariance O₂ study

Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), Biogeochemistry and Earth Science Department. Full Time, Fixed Term Appointment – 2.5yrs. Salary £26,213 - £29,372 per annum.

SAMS is looking to appoint a highly skilled and well organized individual to participate in a research project investigating the transport and fate of macro nutrients in the Avon river catchment area (Devon, UK). The main responsibilities of the appointed post doc will be to conduct in situ respiration measurement in river bed sediments, using the aquatic eddy correlation technique. The candidate will become part of a large international dynamic team of scientists from UK and Denmark, and will receive training in required skills for this post.

The location of this post is shared between SAMS and University of Southern Denmark (Odense, Denmark). The field work is going to take place in the Avon river catchment (Devon, UK).

The successful candidate should have a PhD in a relevant discipline, have field and experimental experience as well as in project management. 

Further information is available on line at SAMS.  Alternatively, please write to: Human Resources, Research Technician, Job Ref D06.10/HS, The Scottish Association for Marine Science, Scottish Marine Institute, Oban, Argyll PA37 1QA or e-mail recruitment@sams.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 1st December 2012

SAMS is a registered Scottish charity (SC 009206), has an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.