[ES_JOBS_NET] Two 3-yr Postdoc positions in Climate and Carbon Cycle Science in Augsburg (Germany)

[WOLFGANG BUERMANN]

*Two 3-yr Postdoc Positions in Germany at Augsburg University*



We're looking for two creative and self-motivated postdocs to join
the research team of Prof. Buermann at Augsburg University. Prof.
Buermann’s research team 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, emerging ecosystem responses under climate change and also
conducts biogeochemical (carbon cycle) studies (see Buermann’s webpage
<https://www.uni-augsburg.de/en/fakultaet/fai/geo/prof/geophy/geophy-team/w-buermann/>
).



*Position 1:*

This postdoc may work on any topic in climate science including but are not
limited to

*—    Extreme events and climate change (e.g., climate attribution studies)*

*—   climate impacts studies (considering interactions of climate change
and other environmental changes)*

*—    Changes in large-scale circulation dynamics and links to regional
climate change  *

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.

The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of those areas and
should have strong quantitative skills.

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
• Good knowledge of specific topics in climate science

• 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

The position is offered for three years with the possibility to extend to a
maximum of six years and acquire a “Habilitation”. The position includes
teaching of 5 hours per week in the study programs of the Institute for
Geography.





*Position 2:*

This postdoc will work on a DFG-funded project, which is focused on
identifying mechanisms responsible for the enhanced seasonal exchange of
atmospheric CO2 in the northern high latitudes. 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 CO2 amplitude at northern monitoring
stations. The project will combine high-resolution satellite data (MODIS,
Landsat) with modelling tools such as biosphere models and atmospheric
transport. 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).



This DFG project represents a unique opportunity to answer some of the key
questions in northern biosphere atmosphere interactions including which
factors are responsible for northern greening and vegetation dynamics
changes and how these relate to changes in seasonal CO2 exchange and the
northern land carbon sink. The ideal candidate will have experience in one
or more of those areas and should have strong quantitative skills.

Specific duties of the position include:
• Analysis and evaluation of high-res. satellite data and creation of land
cover 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
• Basic knowledge of climate, plant ecology and/or the carbon cycle
• 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

For questions about these two positions please contact Prof. Buermann (
wolfgang.buermann at uni-a.de <wolfgang.buermann at uni-a.de)>). Applications
from women are particularly welcome. The same applies to people with
disabilities.  Please *indicate for which position you apply *and submit
your comprehensive application (personal research abstract, CV, study
certificates, main publications, two reference contacts) by *31. March 2021* in
electronic form as a single PDF-document to: wolfgang.buermann at uni-a.de.
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