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Utrecht University

Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR:MRV) Utrecht University in Netherlands

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Postdoctoral position (1.0 FTE) for up to 36 months. Full-time gross monthly salary is €3,706 to €5,760, plus 8% holiday pay, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment terms.

Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

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Netherlands

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Utrecht University

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Keywords

Chemistry
Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
Marine Biology
Earth Science
Biogeochemistry
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Laboratory Experimentation

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About this position

Utrecht University’s Department of Earth Sciences is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR:MRV) within the EU-funded project Measurement and reporting for responsible marine CO2 removal (MAR-CO2). The project focuses on ecological monitoring, reporting and verification (eMRV) for marine carbon dioxide removal strategies, including direct ocean carbon capture and ocean alkalinity enhancement.

The successful candidate will help design and carry out in situ observation studies with partner pilot sites in the Baltic, Mediterranean, and Atlantic, and will complement these with laboratory experiments. Research topics include ecological functions, biodiversity impacts, potential human health effects, passive chemical samplers, organic matter export, eDNA functional responses, POC, biogenic silica, and benthic fluxes. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in marine sciences, environmental science, earth sciences, biogeochemistry, ecology, and climate-related ocean research.

The position is based at Utrecht University in Utrecht, Netherlands, and is offered as a 1.0 FTE postdoctoral appointment for up to 36 months. Salary is €3,706–€5,760 gross per month, with 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% year-end bonus, plus pension and other employment benefits.

Applicants must hold a PhD by the start date in Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Marine Sciences, or a related field. The post also asks for experience in experiments and analytical sample processing, a background in marine environmental physiology, biogeochemistry, and ecology, willingness to try new data collection methods, strong communication and scientific writing skills, and excellent spoken and written English.

Applications are submitted via AcademicTransfer. The deadline is 21 September 2026. For informal questions, contact project leader Dr Cale Miller at [email protected].

Funding details

Postdoctoral position (1.0 FTE) for up to 36 months. Full-time gross monthly salary is €3,706 to €5,760, plus 8% holiday pay, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment terms.

What's required

Applicants should hold a PhD degree in Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Marine Sciences or a related discipline by the time the position starts. Candidates should have experience conducting experiments and performing analytical sample processing (lab work), a theoretical background in marine environmental physiology, biogeochemistry, and ecology, willingness to experiment with new data collections, excellent communication and scientific writing skills, and good spoken and written English. The role also seeks someone motivated about eMRV research, able to lead field campaigns, self-driven, and able to work independently and in a team.

How to apply

Apply through the AcademicTransfer vacancy page using the Apply now button. For informal questions about the position, contact Dr Cale Miller at [email protected]. Submit your application before the deadline.

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