About Position / Job
Stockholm University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Organic Geochemistry and Paleoclimate within the Department of Environmental Science. This full-time, funded postdoctoral position focuses on understanding Holocene paleoclimate dynamics, Arctic environmental change, and biogeochemical processes using advanced organic geochemical and biomarker techniques. The project investigates the Canadian Beaufort Sea shelf and Mackenzie River basin, addressing key scientific questions related to sea-level rise, freshwater input, primary productivity, sea-ice cover, ocean acidification, and methane dynamics. The postdoctoral fellow will work under the supervision of Dr Julie Lattaud in a highly international and interdisciplinary research environment. The position is funded for two to three years and offers opportunities for laboratory-intensive research, method development, and potential Arctic fieldwork, aligning strongly with the department’s mission to advance global environmental and climate science.
Position / Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
- Institution: Stockholm University
- Department: Department of Environmental Science
- Research Field: Organic Geochemistry / Paleoclimate
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral (Temporary)
- Start Date (Anticipated): December 2025
- Working Hours: 100% (Full-time)
- Salary Range: Individual salary setting
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Organic geochemistry
- Paleoclimate reconstruction
- Arctic environmental change
- Marine and lacustrine biogeochemistry
- Biomarker and isotope geochemistry
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Organic Geochemistry, Environmental Science, Geoscience, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline
- Doctoral degree awarded by the time of appointment
- Strong background in organic compound analysis
- Excellent English communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD awarded within the last three years
- Experience with GC, GC-MS, GC-IRMS, or stable isotope techniques
- Familiarity with biomarkers such as BHPs, GDGTs, sterols, alkenones, or levoglucosan
- Interest in paleoclimatology and aquatic geochemistry
- Ability to work effectively in an international, interdisciplinary research team
Key Responsibilities
- Extract and analyse organic biomarkers from Arctic marine and lake sediments
- Apply gas chromatography and isotope-based analytical techniques
- Develop and optimise new laboratory methods with technical support
- Interpret data related to paleoclimate and modern environmental processes
- Publish results in peer-reviewed international journals
- Contribute to collaborative research activities within the department
Application Process
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all materials are complete and submitted before the deadline.
Required Documents:
- Personal motivation letter/statement of scientific interest
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Any additional documents requested in the online application form
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 11 September 2025
- Deadline: 31 December 2025
- Interview Date: To be announced
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Stockholm University
- Official Notification Link: click here
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