[ES_JOBS_NET] PostDoc (5 yrs) for Arctic eddy-covariance flux data analysis

[Mathias Goeckede]

Dear colleagues,

we are seeking to fill a PostDoc position (up to 5 years) for 
eddy-covariance flux data analysis within the context of an exciting 
ERC-synergy project focusing on Arctic climate change and permafrost 
disturbance processes. All details on the position, required 
qualifications and the application procedure can be found here:

https://nextcloud.bgc-jena.mpg.de/s/YaQFrDzKntmXSgt

The application deadline is *May**31, 2021*, and the position is planned 
to start October 1, 2021. For more information, you can also contact me 
directly (mathias.goeckede at bgc-jena.mpg.de).

Feel free to share this information with your colleagues and potential 
candidates. Best regards, Mathias Göckede


*Position description:*
We are seeking an eddy-covariance specialist (m/f/d) with expertise in 
both the synthesis of flux datasets across tower networks within a 
larger region as well as the processing and interpretation of raw flux 
data. The successful candidate (m/f/d) will fill a key position within a 
multi-disciplinary ERC-synergy project focusing on Arctic permafrost 
carbon feedbacks with climate change, closely interacting with a large 
network of international project partners. The position will be embedded 
within an interdisciplinary research group at MPI-BGC that is conducting 
experimental, observational and modeling studies focusing on the Arctic 
carbon cycle under global climate change.

*Tasks*:
The responsibilities of the successful candidate will mainly focus on 
two areas within the framework of the ERC project: First, together with 
project partners, s/he will build up a pan-Arctic flux database, and 
exploit it for synthesis studies on flux budgets, control parameters and 
processes, and more broadly the role of disturbance processes on carbon 
and energy exchange processes within the high northern latitudes. 
Second, an ongoing field experiment in northeast Siberia will be 
extended with a new tower, and resulting flux datasets need to be 
integrated across spatio-temporal scales, and combined with 
interdisciplinary ancillary observation programs. A close collaboration 
with other project activities focusing on atmospheric inversion, 
biosphere process modeling and remote sensing is a prerequisite here to 
facilitate a synergistic investigation of disturbance processes across 
scales, and how these processes may influence future permafrost carbon 
climate feedbacks.

*Qualifications:*
Candidates with a higher education degree (ideally PhD) in 
environmental, natural or computational sciences (e.g. meteorology, 
geo-ecology or other geo-science, environmental physics, or applied 
mathematics) are eligible for this position. Demonstrated experience in 
handling and interpreting eddy covariance flux datasets, and willingness 
to participate in field work campaigns in Siberia, is a prerequisite. 
Experience in scientific programming, and handling large datasets for 
synthesizing data across networks of sites, is a strong plus. Experience 
in eddy covariance instrumentation, including processing and quality 
assessment of eddy-covariance raw datasets, are considered highly 
desirable. Some background in one or more of the following fields is 
considered beneficial: i) Arctic ecology; ii) carbon cycle science; iii) 
hydrology. In general, we seek a flexible and proactive person (m/f/d) 
who is able to work both independently as well as in a larger team. Very 
good written and spoken English is essential.

*Terms of employment:*
This is a full-time post-doctoral position ideally to be filled October 
01, 2021, but starting not later than March 01, 2022, with current 
funding guaranteed for a duration of 60 months; part-time work is 
generally possible. Salary will be according to the German TVöD (E13) 
scale, depending on experience, including social benefits.
The Max-Planck society is committed to increasing the number of 
individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages 
applications from such qualified individuals. Also, the Max Planck 
Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they 
are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
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