Institution:
Uppsala University, Sweden
Dept. of Earth Sciences
Job title: Researcher in freshwater hydrochemistry
Duration: One year
Starting date: 1 July 2019
Project description:
The project "Identifying Sources of Mercury in Arctic Rivers" investigates the potential sources of mercury (Hg) transported
to the Beaufort Sea by the Mackenzie River in Canada. Methods include isotopic characterization of Hg and carbon (C) in river
water as well as hydrological modelling. The project is a collaboration between Uppsala University, the Swedish University of
Agricultural Sciences, Stockholm University and Trent University (Canada).
Duties:
The researcher will analyse hydrogeochemical data from the Mackenzie River basin. The main objective is to identify
and quantify possible terrestrial sources of Hg transported in rivers across the basin (e.g.,: soils, permafrost, snowmelt). The
information will be used to model C and Hg transfer to the Beaufort Sea and its marine food web at present and in response
to future changes in climate and hydrology. The project seeks to anticipate how the effects of such changes might impact the
recovery of Arctic marine ecosystems from decreasing global Hg emissions from anthropogenic sources.
Requirements:
PhD degree in biogeochemistry, aqueous geochemistry, hydrology, or a related discipline. Knowledge of Hg
and C biogeochemistry, as well the capacity to evaluate isotopic data, are highly desirable. Fluency in English, both spoken
and written, is necessary. The successful candidate should be able to work independently, and to contribute for a development
of the project.
Additional qualifications:
Experience with Geographic Information Systems and/or hydrological modelling are desirable.
Apply through the following link:
https://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/details/?positionId=243143
For further information about the position please contact:
Christian Zdanowicz, senior lecturer. Tel. +46 18 471 3892, e-mail: christian.zdanowicz@geo.uu.se.
Christian M. Zdanowicz
Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor
Department of Earth Sciences
Uppsala University
Geocentrum, Villavägen 16
752 36 Uppsala, Sweden
Telephone: +46 018 471 3892
Fax: +46 018 471 2592
http://katalog.uu.se/profile/?id=N13-271
ORCID Researcher profile:
orcid.org/0000-0002-1045-5063
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