PhD Position in Early Earth Geochemistry and Habitability — ETH Zürich
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
PhD Position in Early Earth Geochemistry and Habitability
100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken
- PhD Position in Early Earth Geochemistry and Habitability
- 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken
Application process
- The Experimental Planetology Group at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences invites applications to undertake a 4-year PhD position on the geochemistry of Archean komatiites and their role in modulating the surface- and atmosphere of the early Earth. Project background
- The position is fully funded within the framework of the National Centre of Competence in Research NCCR Genesis, a research infrastructure project funded by SNSF focusing on exploring the emergence of life in the Universe.
- This interdisciplinary research infrastructure brings together physicists, earth and planetary scientists, chemists and biologists to understand the conditions and the mechanisms that enable life to emerge.
- Developing reliable methods to detect reliable traces of life (biosignatures) – whether through remote sensing or direct onsite measurements – requires significant innovation.
- These challenges demand close collaboration across physics, biology, chemistry and the earth sciences.
- NCCR Genesis does not aim to provide answers in all fields, but to drive innovative research and achieve decisive progress.
- We look forward to receiving your application in the form of a CV
- 1-page statement of motivation and research interests
Additional details
- on NCCR Genesis are available on its website https://nccr-genesis.ch . Job description
- The transition of the Earth from following its accretion into a habitable planet is poorly understood.
- Leading theories for the origin of life invoke reducing atmospheres, yet, it is unclear whether such environments existed on the early Earth, and, if so, how long they prevailed.
- The aim of this project is to use state-of-the-art spectroscopic techniques to study the chemistry of a global selection of Archean komatiites, in order to deduce the conditions under which they were altered by interaction with the Earth’s surface environment over time.
- Magnitudes and rates of reaction will be coupled with models in order to determine the stability and nature of climatic states on the early Earth. Profile
- Prospective applicants should hold a Masters degree (or will obtain one before the start date) in the broad domain of the Earth and planetary sciences, with a specialisation in one of geochemistry, planetary atmospheres, chemical thermodynamics, mineralogy, or related disciplines.
- The successful candidate is expected to fulfil some laboratory and/or teaching duties.
- Remuneration will conform to the internal rate set by ETH Zürich for PhD students, starting at 53’500 CHF per annum (see here ). Workplace We offer
- A friendly, dynamic and interdisciplinary working environment based at ETH Zürich, with external collaborators at the universities of Bern, Cambridge, Harvard and IPGP.
- An active community within the NCCR Genesis working on origin of life problems
Notes and original content
- The Experimental Planetology Group at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences invites applications to undertake a 4-year PhD position on the geochemistry of Archean komatiites and their role in modulating the surface- and atmosphere of the early Earth.
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