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

[WOLFGANG BUERMANN]

Dear Sir/Madam,
somehow this ad sent on Dec. 16 never made it into the list? Hence I am
sending it again with extended submission deadline.
Best,
Wolfgang Buermann

On Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 8:31 PM WOLFGANG BUERMANN <buermann at ucla.edu> wrote:

> *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:* 24 months (with possibility of 1-yr extension).
>
>
>
> *Starting date:* The anticipated starting date is March 2023 with some
> flexibility.
>
>
> *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
>
>
>
> *30. January 2023*
>
> 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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