Welcome to INTRAMIF
INitial TRAining network in Mass Independent Fractionation

A Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ITN)

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 >e-mail
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.