Doctoral Researcher PositionsWe are seeking highly motivated and qualified doctoral researchers to join our team at the Cluster of Excellence. Our research focuses on understanding exchange processes at the ocean floor and their role in the Earth system.About the ProjectThe Cluster of Excellence is a joint project between the Universities of Bremen and Oldenburg, along with five partner institutions. Our goal is to investigate how ecosystems on the ocean floor react to environmental changes and develop scenarios for a warmer world from climate archives.Job DescriptionWe are looking for talented individuals to contribute to our projects, which include deciphering biogenic particle transport under changing climate conditions, balancing carbon and element transfers between the ocean floor and seawater, and investigating ecosystem responses to environmental changes.EXC1-01 Carbon Sequestration at the Molecular LevelEXC1-02 The Role of Iron Cycling in Sequestration and Remobilization of Organic MatterEXC1-03 Molecular Gatekeepers of Carbon SequestrationEXC1-04 The Role of Lateral Transport in Enhancing Carbon Fluxes to the Ocean FloorEXC1-05 Unraveling the Spatio-Temporal Development of Cold-Water Coral EcosystemsEXC1-06 Anthropogenic Particulate Carbon from Source to SinkEXC1-07 Lighting the Way: Metabolic Tracing of Plankton Sugars in Marine SedimentsEXC1-08 From Surface to Seafloor: Process-Oriented Modeling of Particulate Organic CarbonEXC1-09 Metal-Microbe Interactions in Hydrothermal PlumesEXC1-10 Deconstructing Arctic Hydrothermal SystemsEXC1-11 Nanoscale Interactions of Vent-Derived ParticlesEXC1-12 Deep-Sea Natural Petroleum Seeps and Hydrothermal SystemsEXC1-13 Forecasting Changes in Pelagic Ecosystem Functions in a Warmer OceanEXC1-14 Determining the Pre-Anthropogenic Baseline of Pelagic Biodiversity ChangeEXC1-15 Decoding Feedbacks and ThresholdsRequired Skills and QualificationsTo be considered for this position, you should have a strong background in marine sciences, including biogeochemistry, geosciences, biology, and/or paleoclimatology. Experience in interdisciplinary research and teamwork is highly valued.BenefitsWe offer a secure salary, health insurance, flexible working hours, remote work options, 30 days of vacation, and access to our state-of-the-art facilities.Other OpportunitiesIn addition to your primary research focus, you will have the opportunity to engage in broader activities within the cluster, such as participating in workshops, seminars, and conferences.Please submit your application, including a letter of motivation, CV, list of publications (if applicable), and contact details of two references, by emailing. You can apply for up to three projects, stating your prioritization.