Junior Research Fellow – Marine Isotope Biogeochemistry

About the role

The Marine Biogeochemistry Lab in the Department of Oceanography at the University of Cape Town invites applications for a full‑time, five‑year Junior Research Fellow position focused on marine isotope biogeochemistry.

Key responsibilities

• Design and conduct at‑sea experiments to quantify biogeochemical rates under low‑oxygen and low‑nutrient conditions.
• Analyse laboratory samples, including nitrogen and oxygen isotope ratios of dissolved and particulate nitrogen species.
• Develop an independent, complementary research stream (e.g., omics techniques) that enhances the lab’s capabilities.
• Supervise students embedded in collaborative projects and contribute to undergraduate and Honours teaching in Oceanography.
• Participate in international project meetings, conferences, and large collaborative research initiatives.

Required profile

• Experience in analytical marine biogeochemistry and isotope geochemistry.
• Ability to design and execute interdisciplinary research projects related to nitrogen cycling.

Required skills

• High‑sensitivity measurement of nitrogen and oxygen isotopes.
• Laboratory analysis of dissolved and particulate nitrogen species.