ESR project 7: MIF in O3 and atmospheric chemistry modeling
Institute for Marine and Atmospheric research Utrecht (IMAU), Utrecht University (UU), The Netherlands
supervisor, G.J. Roelofs, IMAU
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co-supervisors M. S. Johnson, CCAR, and J. Savarino, LGGE
The transfer of MIF from O3 to other substances can provide information about ozone reaction
pathways, and many of the other INTRAMIF projects investigate such pathways in detail. The goal
of ESR project 7 is to integrate this information in a global model and to follow the flow of MIF
through the different atmospheric species into various reservoirs. We will start with reaction
kinetic isotope models that are available at IMAU, LGGE and CCAR (Zahn et al. 2006; Feilberg et
al. 2007; Morin et al. 2007; Shaheen et al. 2007). These models can be adapted to various
atmospheric environments where the INTRAMIF partners carry out measurements, e.g. the polar
spring period or the background ocean. In collaboration with our associated partner JRC, we will
investigate how MIF signatures can be used in air quality studies and the ESR will spend 6 months
at JRC. For global studies, we will use the general circulation model ECHAM5 that is extended with
the modular earth system model MESSy (Jöckel et al. 2006)). ECHAM5/MESSy simulates emissions of
natural and anthropogenic trace species, atmospheric transport, (photo )chemical transformations
and removal from the atmosphere. In collaboration with colleagues from the MPI für Chemie (Mainz,
Germany) we will implement isotope tracers in MESSy to study MIF in various reservoirs.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must not already hold a PhD degree.
- At the time of selection for this position, you must be in the first four years (full-time
equivalent) of your research career. This is measured from the date when you obtained the degree
which would formally entitle you to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in which the
degree was obtained or in the Netherlands.
- In line with EU requirements, successful applicants must demonstrate trans-national mobility,
i.e. they must move to the Netherlands from their present country of residence. The project is not generally
open to applicants who are presently in the Netherlands. Please check section II.1 of the FP 7 PEOPLE
Work
Programme for details.
Benefits:
This is a fully funded 3-year PhD project. Successful applicants will be paid a salary for three
years to cover their living expenses. In addition to conducting their research projects, they will
attend associated training modules that include summer schools, skills courses, scientific meetings
etc. They are also eligible for additional payments towards their travel and relocation costs as
well as a "Career Exploratory" allowance. Fellows will be able to start their three-year fellowships
from 1 September 2009 on.
How to apply:
- If you want to apply for this project, please follow the guidelines
here
- For this project, send a copy of the application to science.peno@uu.nl mentioning vacancy number 63909.
- Applications must be received by 1 july 2009.
- Women researchers are particularly encouraged to apply.
- For further questions, please contact the supervisor of the project.