PhD Position in Greenland Paleoceanography and Ice Sheet Melt

Join a research team investigating the Greenland Ice Sheet's response to climate change.

Best for:Best for geoscientists passionate about climate variability and marine sediment analysis.

GEUS · Copenhagen, Denmark · R1 · First-stage researcher

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PaleoceanographyGlaciologyMarine GeologyClimate Variability

Deadline

Oct 18, 2026

4 days

Funding

Salaried

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the relevant trade union agreement.

Start date

2027-01-01

Full-time

Location

Copenhagen

Denmark

Overview

This PhD position focuses on understanding historical changes in the Greenland Ice Sheet and surrounding ocean, contributing to the Past2Risk project at GEUS in Copenhagen. The successful candidate will analyze marine sediment records to reconstruct past glacier melt and ocean conditions. This role requires a strong interest in paleoclimate and marine geology, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively within an international research team. The position is expected to start on January 1, 2027, and lasts for three years.

Greenland Ice SheetMarine SedimentsPaleoclimateOcean ConditionsClimate Change

What you'll do

Develop high-resolution reconstructions of Greenland Ice Sheet melt and ocean variability.
Analyze marine sediment cores using sedimentological proxies, microfossils, and biomarkers.
Link sediment records with modern observations to enhance understanding of glacier monitoring.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to investigate ocean and climate processes.

Requirements

Degree required: MSc in Geoscience or a related field

Degree offered: PhD

Language: English; proficiency required

Instruction: English

Required skills

Experience in marine sedimentology and sediment-core analysis
Knowledge of geochronology and Greenland glaciology
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to develop quantitative approaches for geological records

Nice to have

Familiarity with statistical analysis of proxy dataInterest in interdisciplinary collaboration across marine geology and climate modelingExcellent communication skills in English

Eligibility

Open to all nationalities
Must hold an MSc degree
No age limit specified

Funding & terms

Type

Salaried

Amount

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the relevant trade union agreement.

Duration

3 years

Programme

GEUS

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-10-18T23:59:59 (Europe/Copenhagen)

Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter, CV, and MSc degree certificate or pre-approval from their supervisor. Applications must be submitted by clicking 'Apply for position'.

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