Postdoctoral researcher FWOACTREAL 2021

• Location

Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
Department: BW20 - Omgeving
GHENT UNIVERSITY (Belgique)

• Mission

To work on tree-ring based temperature reconstructions and X-ray CT technology.

You will develop suitable protocols for sample preparation, as well as software development for automated X-ray CT scanning and analysis in function of tree-ring width and MXD

You will apply the new method to develop the first North American annual-resolution temperature reconstruction to extend back to the mid-Holocene

Multi-month research stays at LTRR are foreseen

• Skills

A thesis-based doctorate (obtained max. 6 years ago. This term of 6 years is determined by the date written on the above-mentioned required diploma) in (Bio-) Science/Engineering, Physics, Earth Sciences or alike. The PhD has to be obtained before the start of the contract.

A strong interest in dendrochronology, paleoclimatology, and X-ray CT scanning.

• Application

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:

In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format, mainly elaborating on your interest and experience in the specific domains mentioned above
In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
In the field “other documents”: two reference letters / contacts, an overview of your study results, and your most relevant publications

• Contact

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Jan Van den Bulcke (Jan.VandenBulcke@UGent.be, +32(0)9/264 61 25) and Prof. Valerie Trouet (trouet@arizona.edu). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.