[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD position in Physical Geography at Augsburg University (Germany)

[WOLFGANG BUERMANN]

Dear colleagues,

apologies for cross-posting, please forward this PhD opportunity to
potentially interested candidates.

Many thanks,
Wolfgang

The Augsburg University is a relatively new and rising university in
Germany. The Institute for Geography invites applications to a



PhD position

for vegetation-climate interactions/global carbon cycle studies



The newly founded Chair for Physical Geography and Climate Science carries
out a broad spectrum of fundamental and applied research on the human
impact on climate. It investigates climate variability and land
surface-atmosphere interactions from regional to global scales and emerging
ecosystem responses under climate change. While the group tries to enhance
our understanding of the role of the biosphere in the Earth system, a
special focus lies on plant responses and associate feedbacks under climate
change.

The topics to be addressed by the open PhD positions may include but are
not limited to

*—*    *analyses of emerging ecosystem responses under climate change,
using established and novel Earth observations*

*—*   *climate-vegetation-carbon interactions under climate change (e.g.
land surface feedbacks, extreme events, negative emission scenarios)*

*—*    *application and comprehensive assessment of biosphere and coupled
climate models (e.g. TRENDY, CMIP6)  *

The scientist will become members of a dynamic team of researchers with
ample opportunity for designing their own projects and for networking. The
team is strongly involved in international projects and offers in-house
expertise on local and large-scale climate change studies with both
observational (e.g. satellite Earth observations) and modelling
perspectives. Wide opportunities for collaboration exist with research
institutions in close proximity in the greater Munich area.

Applicants for the PhD position should have a Master Degree in a natural or
physical science subject (physics, geography, environmental science,
ecology or similar); good programming skills (such as fortran, python, R);
and excellent communication skills in English is a plus. Training or
experience in climate and/or vegetation modelling/studies is highly
desirable, but not essential.

The position is offered for three years starting October 2019 or later. We
offer an interesting and responsible position with good opportunities for
vocational training and career development. The position includes teaching
of 3.75 hours per week in the study programs of the Institute for Geography
(in English).

Payment will be in accordance with 13 TV-L 75%. Part-time work is in
principal possible. Handicapped persons with comparable qualifications
receive preferential status. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to
apply.

Please send an application outlining your fit for the position (including a
cover letter, a curriculum vitae, copies of scientific degrees, and the
names and contact information of two references) by Sep 15, 2019,
preferably by e-mail (one PDF-attachment with max. 5MB only including all
documents) to sekretariat-phygeo at geo.uni-augsburg.deor by mail to Petra
Richter, Lehrstuhl für Physische Geographie, Institute for Geography,
Augsburg University, Alter Postweg 118, 86135 Augsburg. For further
information please contact Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Buermann
<https://www.uni-augsburg.de/en/fakultaet/fai/geo/prof/geophy/geophy-team/w-buermann/>
 (*wolfgang.buermann at geo.uni-augsburg.de
<sekretariat-phygeo at geo.uni-augsburg.de>*).
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