Research Fellow: Project Earthstone

It is now clear that the active removal of atmospheric CO 2 is essential if we are to limit the increase in global average temperature to the 1.5 °C target set by the Paris Agreement. Enhanced Weathering (EW) is a geoengineering strategy that can help accelerate CO 2 sequestration by amending soils with crushed reactive rocks to increase the rate of weathering.

The process also releases nutrients that can help fertilize crop growth and protect against crop pathogens, potentially lowering fertilizer and pesticide usage.

We seek a Research Fellow to join us to interrogate data collected in EW field trials being conducted on croplands in Brazil. The Research Fellow will utilise geochemical data to add scientific and commercial value to the trials, for example through statistical analysis and method development for quantifying CO 2 removal and determining mechanisms that control carbon and metal fluxes through the plant and soil system.

You will work as a member of the Project Earthstone team and should have considerable experience in interrogating geochemical datasets and statistical analysis. Well-developed self and time-management skills and the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing are essential.

The position is based in the School of Ocean and Earth Science, which is located at the University of Southampton's Waterfront Campus at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton.

The post is available from 01/10/2026 and is funded through to 31/12/2027.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date.