[ES_JOBS_NET] 3-yr Postdoc Position in Northern Carbon Dynamics at Augsburg University (Germany)

[WOLFGANG BUERMANN]

*3-yr Postdoc Position in Northern Carbon Dynamics at Augsburg University
(Germany)*



We're looking for a creative and self-motivated postdoc to join
the research team of Prof. Buermann at Augsburg University. Buermann’s
research team carries out a broad spectrum of fundamental and applied
research on the human impact on the Earth system. It investigates climate
variability and land surface-atmosphere interactions from regional to
global scales, emerging ecosystem responses under climate change and also
conducts carbon cycle studies

(see Buermann’s webpage
<https://www.uni-augsburg.de/en/fakultaet/fai/geo/prof/geophy/geophy-team/w-buermann/>
).



This postdoc will work on a project (funded by the German Research
Foundation), which is focused on unravelling mechanisms of recent changes
in the northern carbon cycle. A key focus of this project will be examining
climate and land cover dynamics in the northern latitudes and how these
link to changes in the CO2amplitude at northern monitoring stations. The
project will combine high-resolution satellite data (MODIS, Landsat) with
modelling tools such as biosphere models and atmospheric transport models.
The postdoc will also collaborate with the international research teams of
Jun.-Prof. Forkel (TU Dresden), Dr. Thonicke (PIK Potsdam), Dr. Rödenbeck
(MPI Jena), Prof. Friedl (Boston University) and Dr. Keeling (Scripps, San
Diego).


*Specific tasks of the position include:*
• Analysis and evaluation of high-res. satellite data
• Synthesis of observational and model-based analysis
• Advancing understanding of carbon cycle science in the North
• Presentation of results at scientific meetings
• Publishing of results in scientific journals
• Possible mentoring graduate and undergraduate students


*Required qualifications:*• PhD (or equivalent international degree) or
enrolled in a PhD degree program (or equivalent international degree) at
the time of application in any field of geo-, earth system or climate
sciences

*Preferred qualifications:*
• Proficient coding skills in at least one of: R, Matlab, Python, Fortran,
IDL
• Knowledge about climate, plant ecology and/or the carbon cycle

• Experience with satellite observations would be a further plus
• Both numerical and communication skills
• Evidence of ability to publish results in relevant journals
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team

*Contract duration:* Up to 36 months.



*Starting date:* The position is available from Oct 2021 and will remain
open until filled.

*Salary**: *Competitive salary with full social and health benefits,
commensurate with work experience.

For questions about this position please contact Prof. Buermann (
wolfgang.buermann at uni-a.de <wolfgang.buermann at uni-a.de)>). Augsburg
University promotes the professional equality of women. Female candidates
are explicitly invited to submit their application. Augsburg University
stands up for compatibility of family and professional life. For more
information, please contact the woman’s representative office. Severely
disabled applicants are given preferential consideration in the event of
equal qualification.



Please submit your comprehensive application (personal research abstract,
CV, study certificates, main publications, two reference contacts) as a
single PDF-document by



*20. September 2021*

via email to



Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Buermann

Universität Augsburg

Lehrstuhl für Physische Geographie mit Schwerpunkt Klimaforschung

Fakultät für Angewandte Informatik

Alter Postweg 118

86159 Augsburg

Email: wolfgang.buermann at uni-a.de <wolfgang.buermann at uni-a.de)>
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