Objectives:

The overall objective of this PhD project is to investigate the links between marine biogeochemistry and the formation of ice nucleating particles in the Southern Ocean. To achieve this goal, the project will involve the development and subsequent deployment of an instrument based on microfluidic technologies. This miniaturized and portable instrument will enable the quantification of ice nucleating particles in seawater and, ultimately, in marine aerosols generated aboard research vessels.

Expected qualifications for the PhD candidate:
· Applicants should hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Atmospheric Sciences,
Environmental Sciences, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
· This project has a strong experimental component and will be particularly well suited to
candidates interested in instrument development, environmental measurements, and the
deployment of novel sensors during field campaigns in challenging environments.
· Ideally, candidates should have a background in engineering (mechanical engineering,
electronics/instrumentation, thermal engineering, microtechnology, etc.).
· Experience or skills in microfluidics and microfabrication would be considered an asset.