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

[Wolfgang Buermann]

Dear colleagues,

we have a postdoc position open in my group at Augsburg University. I would greatly appreciate if you could forward this ad to suitable candidates.

Best,

Wolfgang Buermann

 

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

 

We're looking for a creative and self-motivated postdoc (100%, pay grade 13 TV-L) 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 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). 

 

This postdoc will work on a project (funded by the German Research Foundation), 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 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 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
• Advanced knowledge of 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


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. The starting date for this position is anticipated for Fall 2021 (some flexibility).

 

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 July 15, 2021 by e-mail (one PDF-attachment with max. 5MB only including all documents) to Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Buermann (wolfgang.buermann at uni-a.de). For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Buermann (same email).

 

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