Lecturer

• Oct 2017 - Present

Research Assistant (paleoenvironmental reconstructions)

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

- Participated in the project CALVE Calving Glaciers: Longterm Validation and Evidence led by the University of Glasgow (supervised by Dr Kamenos) and the University of Aberdeen (Dr Mair, Dr Lea, and Dr Schofield)- Conducted sub-project with the CALVE focused on application of 34S in environmental reconstruction in Godthåb fjord (Kangiata Nuniata Sermia) and participated in fieldwork between August and September 2015- Sampled seawater by Niskin bottle and interpreted seawater physicochemical properties by CTD sonde (YSI)- Operated boat in the Godthåb fjord system for 70 hours- Performed laboratory analyses of coralline algae species (Clathromorphum compactum) by microscope and drilling by the Micromill Show less

Laboratory technician (organic chemistry)

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

- Worked as a member of a laboratory team performing high precision analyses in a fast-paced environment (NAOSIPUK project, EU-Marie Curie Action)- Proved high independence and proficiency in performing advanced chemical analyses (extraction of the Total Lipid Fraction, Total Neutral Fraction, Total Acidic Fraction) based on the manuals with limited assistance- Analysed sediment sample for lipid biomarkers and organic components by gas chromatography techniques (GC-MS, GC-FID)- Followed Health&Safety procedures in chemical laboratory, and kept laboratory in cleanliness- Managed time to ensure tasks are timely conducted Show less

Intern (marine biogeochemistry)

• Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

- Awarded with two projects funded from Erasmus Practice, EU Human Capital Programme at Jagiellonian University Society Environment Technologies and ensured tight deadlines of reports were met- Determined physiological properties of marine carbonate by using total alkalinity anomaly method and chemical analyses (oxygen concentration (Winkler method) and total alkalinity by automatic titration (Methrom Titrino), and DIC in seawater)- Coordinated few task at time: laboratory work, fieldwork campaigns in Scottish Highlands and Greenland, and preparing and giving talks- Worked in three projects (CALVE, Historic changes in North Atlantic Climate, Mesocosms experiment)- Developed knowledge in marine biogeochemistry during participation in paper reading session, talks and lab meetings within Marine Global Change Group - Conducted marine surveys (seawater measurement by CTD, seawater sampling) and freshwater measurements in Scottish snow-covered catchments (Glencoe)- Programmed, maintained and repaired of automatic titrator Titrino Plus Metrohm 848 Show less

Principal Investigator (glacial hydrology)

• Mar 2013 - Jan 2014

- Awarded an Arctic Field Grant (Research Council of Norway) for the project entitled “Hydrochemistry and subglacial drainage pattern of the polythermal glacier Werenskioldbreen SW Svalbard” (51,000 NOK; ca. £4,100) - Introduced new multidisciplinary methods (Ground Penetrating Radar, and water and ice chemistry) to research on glacier hydrology that resulted in publications (e.g. Annals of Glaciology) - Performed water flow measurements by impeller-type current meter (SEBA F1 current meter) in river Brelva draining Werenskiold glacier (SW Svalbard) from June to September 2013 - Mounted and maintained continuous logging devices to monitor water level (DIVER) and atmospheric pressure (baroDIVER) - Coordinated several project tasks during winter and summer field seasons in SW Svalbard, communicating and specifying tasks to group members, managing booking of accommodation and transportation, and the storing water of samples - Supervised a 8-persons research team working both in the field and in a chemistry laboratory Show less

Principal Investigator (hydrology and hydrochemistry)

• May 2011 - Nov 2013

- Awarded with the project entitled Complex model of chemical processes in High Arctic glacier (95822 PLN or ca. £17000) funded from Polish National Science Centre - Applied interdisciplinary approach in biogeochemical weathering under glaciers including chemical modeling (PHREEQC software), rock/sediment geochemistry, inorganic and organic water chemistry - Proven understanding of biogeochemical processes in glacierised basin by presenting data during eight international conferences and publishing results in leading journals (e.g. Journal of Hydrology) - Interpreted results of miscellaneous water chemistry analyses (Ion Chromatography, ICP-MS, organic chemistry) to determine biogeochemical process under glaciers - Led 5-persons research team during fieldwork, laboratory work and interpretation of results - Established and strengthen collaboration with international institutes (Sogn og Fjordane University College, University of Luxembourg, University of Oslo, Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences) Show less

Lab Technician (hydrology and hydrochemistry)

• Jun 2012 - Sep 2013

- Performed water flow measurement by salt dilution method, read manually water level from staff gauge at gauging station in periglacial catchment of Fuglebekken (SW Svalbard) - Programmed continuous water level device (DIVER), device measuring atmospheric pressure (baroDIVER), installed water level device at gauging station and maintained from July to October 2012 and from May to June 2013 - Led a chemical laboratory unit ensuring tasks were completed within a tight time-scale, e.g. management of chemical analyses, checking stock and ordering consumables and performing chemical analyses - Conducted water sampling field campaigns (water, ice and precipitation) and worked as a field assistant during glaciological surveys with dGPS and GPR in SW Svalbard - Operated RHIB (rigid hull inflatable boat) for 200 hours in fiords and Greenland Sea coast (SW Svalbard) Show less

Principal Investigator (hydrology and biogeochemistry)

• Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

- Awarded with the project entitled Relationship between biogeochemical processes in polythermal glaciers based on hydrochemistry (70000 NOK or ca. £5600) funded from Arctic Field Grant (Research Council of Norway) - Led 5-persons research team in cold and harsh climate conditions to work in the field - Prioritized the tasks conducted in laboratory and field to ensure timely transportation of samples from sampling points to meet strict requirements for chemical analyses and communicate clearly daily and weekly scientific tasks to the members of group - Mounted and maintained continuous logging devices to monitor water level (DIVER) and atmospheric pressure (baroDIVER) - Maintained and repaired devices to measure water flow (SEBA F1 current meter) - Proved ability to collect water samples adequately and to perform proper sample conservation procedures (e.g. vacuum filtration, acidifying, water samples preservation) - Interpreted water chemistry and discharge, and provided them as a final scientific report to funding institutions that was further accepted Show less

Principal Investigator (hydrological modelling and hydrochemistry)

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

- Awarded funding for a project entitled “Model of chemical weathering in the High Arctic glacier” (107,555.24 PLN; ca. £20,000) from European Economic Area and Norway Grants - Principal organizer of pilot studies in a glacierised basin (Werenskiold and Arie glaciers, SW Svalbard) that measured biogeochemical weathering processes in the High Arctic - Obtained a very good command in hydrological modelling software (WASMOD, HBV, MODFLOW) - Proven a very good command in data packages MS Office software (Excel, Access) and management of hydrological databases - Prepared financial and scientific mid-term and end-project reports Show less

Principal Investigator (glacier hydrology)

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2008

- Managed the research project entitled “#1217 PUECH: The Polar Urals Environmental Change after Last Ice Age” (20,000 PLN; ca. £3,700) - Was principal organizer of an expedition to the Polar Urals within the project The Polar Urals Environmental Change after Last Ice Age (PUECH) within the IV International Polar Year, performed hydrological research in the permafrost underlined catchment of Obruchev glacier in the Polar Urals (NW Siberia) - Performed measurements of water flow by impeller-type current meter (GEOMOR), measured cross-section profile of river draining glacierised catchment - Mounted and maintained a gauging station (water level logger Eijkelkamp) in glacierised catchment of Obruchev glacier (Polar Urals, NW Siberia) Show less