JETZON jobs and PhDs

(1/1) PhD Candidate in Biological Oceanography: Zooplankton and its role in the carbon pump

A PhD position, fully funded for three years, is available at the Department of Biology of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim.

More information and how to apply:

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/296793/phd-candidate-in-…

We invite applications for a PhD candidate to join an interdisciplinary research project focused on zooplankton ecology and its role in the oceanic biological carbon pump under the supervision of Associate Professor Jose Landeira and co-supervisor Associate Professor Kang Nian Yap . Oceans have sequestered approximately 30–50% of anthropogenic CO₂ since the beginning of the industrial revolution, mitigating the rise in atmospheric CO2 and, consequently, global warming. However, the mechanisms through which carbon is transported into the deep ocean remain poorly understood.

The project will investigate how zooplankton contributes to carbon sequestration through vertical migrations, using a combination of optical and acoustic instruments to observe and quantify their dynamics in the water column. A key objective is the development and improvement of physiological proxies and endpoints to better estimate zooplankton respiration and its impact on oceanic carbon fluxes. The position offers training in field observations, advanced instrumentation, experiments with zooplankton organisms and physiological analyses within an international research environment. This position will contribute to the strategic program Polhavet 2050.

Are you motivated to take a step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities? As a PhD Candidate with us, you will work to achieve your doctorate, and at the same time gain valuable experience that qualifies you for a further career in higher education and research, in and outside academia.

Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.