Marie Curie Experienced Researcher

One 17-month Marie-Curie Experienced Researcher (ER) post within the Marie-Curie Initial Training Network GREENCYCLESII (www.greencycles.org) is to be filled at the University of Cambridge, Departments of Geography and Chemistry. The post available is T5.7 - Modelling palaeo-methane concentrations. This project will utilise two detailed land surface models (HYBRID and LPX-Bern, working with Dr Friend in Geography) and a comprehensive model of global atmospheric chemistry (UKCA, working with Prof. Pyle in Chemistry) to simulate emissions of methane (and other important trace gases for atmospheric oxidative capacity such as isoprene) during the last interglacial (LIG). Comparisons will also be made between simulated methane concentrations and ice core measurements. Anticipated outputs include significantly improved understanding of controls on methane concentrations during the LIG, and/or recommendations for future model development. The successful candidate has the opportunity to develop key modelling and data interpretation skills, using state-of-the-art terrestrial physics, ecology, chemistry, and climate models.

To be eligible for this position you must fulfil the Marie Curie requirements for Experienced Researchers, viz: on appointment you must (i) have a PhD degree or (ii) have at least four years of full-time equivalent research experience, after obtaining the degree which formally allowed you to embark on a doctorate. In both cases, you must be within the first five years of your research career. UK applicants must have been resident outside the UK for three of the four years prior to appointment. Non-UK applicants must not have resided in the UK for more than 12 months in the three years prior to appointment. More details about eligibility criteria see: http://www.greencycles.org/vacancies/criteria/

The start date should ideally be July 2012 but no later than August 2012. Salary (subject to country-specific cost of living adjustment): Euro 53,000/year (*) plus mobility, travel and career allowances for more details see: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/.

(*) Salary rate is a gross contribution. Net salary will result from deducting all compulsory social security contributions as well as direct taxes.

For post description and additional information see: http://www.greencycles.org/vacancies. Enquiries about the positions should be sent to Dr Andrew Friend: adf10@cam.ac.uk

Applications should include a full CV, cover letter, completed eligibility form (see: http://www.greencycles.org/vacancies/eligibilityform) and a CHRIS/6 form, parts 1 & 3 only (see: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/) and should be sent by email to: gc2@geog.cam.ac.uk

* Limit of tenure: 17 months.

Quote Reference: LC16411,Closing Date: 6 June 2012

Research Assistant

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to join the Cambridge Coastal Research Unit (CCRU), Department of Geography to work as part of a NERC CBESS project 'A hierarchical approach to the examination of the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem service flows across coastal margins' (http://www.nerc-bess.net/index.php/bess-projects-list/research-projects/42-cbess). The CCRU's contribution to CBESS, directed by Dr Tom Spencer and Dr Iris Möller, is a field-based investigation into the linkages between biodiversity, structural ecosystem characteristics and wave dissipation across tidal flats and vegetated coastal marshes at two field sites on the UK West and East coasts.

Applicants should be educated to degree level, and ideally have completed a Masters degree, in a relevant discipline (e.g. Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Oceanography, Earth Sciences) with experience of fieldwork under challenging environmental conditions. Some background knowledge of coastal hydrodynamic processes is essential. A fundamental knowledge of the use of differential GPS and topographic mapping is required for this post, as is a high level of competence in database maintenance, quantitative data analysis and statistics. Knowledge of Matlab or other advanced data analysis software is desirable. A UK-valid driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK is also necessary.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr T Spencer (Tel: 01223 333350) or Dr I Möller (Tel: 01223 333353 or 01223 768478) or by email to: ccru@geog.cam.ac.uk

Completed applications consisting of a CHRIS/6 (Parts 1 & 3) (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/) a covering letter, and CV, should be sent to Danielle Feger, via email: df227@cam.ac.uk or sent to Research Administrator, Department of Geography, Downing Site, Cambridge, CB2 3EN.

* Limit of tenure: 24 months.

Quote Reference: LC16291,Closing Date: 6 June 2012

Interview Date(s): 22 June 2012