POMP project is thrilled to announce the addition of four early career researchers to our team. These new members bring innovative approaches and dedicated expertise to our ongoing efforts in understanding and mitigating climate change through polar research.
Thomas Gjerluff Ager, a PhD student from Aarhus University, joins us with a focus on Greenland fjords. Thomas will develop and implement advanced remote sensing algorithms to model primary production. He is also set to analyse biodiversity changes through historical data sets, aiming to deepen our understanding of these critical ecosystems.
Leah Brinch-Iversen of the University of Southern Denmark has been appointed as a Research Assistant. Leah will conduct experimental work on the release and turnover of dissolved organic matter (DOM) from macrophytes, adding crucial data to our knowledge of organic matter dynamics in marine settings.
Theo Kindeberg from Sorbonne Université steps into his role as a Postdoc. He will be stationed in Ny-Alesund, where his work will primarily involve conducting experiments to quantify the production and mineralisation of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) by kelps. Theo’s research is vital for understanding carbon processes in cold marine environments.
Ana Gabriela “Gabi” Bonelli joins us from UQAR as a Postdoctoral Researcher. Under the guidance of Professor Simon Bélanger, Gabi’s research will analyse and model remote sensing data to assess the impact of photosynthetically available radiation (PAR) on primary productivity in Arctic marine ecosystems. Her work includes adapting high-resolution satellite models for local studies, essential for understanding variability in critical POMP study sites.
Hanna Modin, a new PhD student now starting at UiT, will focus on Task 2.3 in WP2 – Carbon storage and sequestration in relation to taxonomic and functional diversity of benthic communities.
Additionally, we are in the final stages of recruiting two more researchers at University of Tromsø . Our Postdoc candidate, expected to join by mid-autumn, will bring further expertise to our team, pending final contract acceptance. Simultaneously, we anticipate welcoming a PhD student around August-September, pending committee approvals.
The POMP project is committed to fostering a dynamic and innovative research environment. These new additions to our team represent our dedication to attracting and nurturing top talent who can contribute to groundbreaking research in polar ecosystems. Their work will not only enhance our scientific understanding but also support the development of strategies to protect these vital areas.
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