Research Associate in Isotope Geochemistry (Palaeoclimate)

We are looking for an isotope geochemist with experience in CO2 reconstruction to join the international Horizon Europe Past2Future Project Team, working with Caroline Lear and Stephen Barker in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Cardiff University. The overall goal of the Past2Future Project is to use records of past climate change to improve future climate projections.

In this role, you will:
Analyse foraminifera for their boron isotopic composition
Use geochemical records to reconstruct past changes in pCO2 and ocean chemistry
Participate in Past2Future public engagement activities

Have experience of boron isotope analysis by MC-ICP-MS
Understand the systematics of the boron isotope CO2 proxy
Are enthusiastic about participating in public engagement of science

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.