[ES_JOBS_NET] PostDoc position (2 yrs) for investigation of permafrost disturbances at small scales

[Mathias Goeckede]

Dear colleagues,

we are seeking to fill a PostDoc position (2 years) focusing on the 
investigation of permafrost disturbances at small scales. All details on 
the position, required qualifications and the application procedure can 
be found here:

https://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/5742834/job_full_offer_21115510?c=4659329

The application deadline is *January 15, 2024*, and the position is 
planned to start between March 01, 2024 to May 01, 2024.

Please share this information with your colleagues and potential 
candidates.

Best regards, Mathias Göckede


*Position description:*
We are seeking a postdoctoral specialist (m/f/d) with experience in 
investigating biogeochemical and biogeophysical processes based on 
in-situ observations of ecosystem fluxes and ancillary parameters. 
Primary study targets will be the investigation of wetland degradation 
and wildfire disturbance within the Arctic permafrost region, including 
field work based on space-for-time approaches in the Canadian Northwest 
Territories. The aim is to quantify the changes in ecosystem 
characteristics that go along with the permafrost degradation, allowing 
to better understand the future feedbacks of currently undisturbed 
Arctic landscapes with an expected warmer climate. The successful 
candidate (m/f/d) will fill a key position within the ERC-synergy 
project Q-Arctic (https://q-arctic.net), closely interacting with a 
large network of international project partners. The position will be 
embedded within an interdisciplinary research team that is conducting 
experimental, observational and modelling studies focusing on Arctic 
carbon cycle processes under global climate change.

*Tasks*:

  * Contribute, with portable flux chamber techniques, to collaborative
    field work campaigns within the growing seasons in the tundra region
    surrounding Inuvik, Canadian NW Territories.
  * Process and analyze observational datasets from the in-situ flux
    chamber program, and integrate results with observations from other
    platforms (eddy-covariance, auto-chambers, UAV measurements) and
    remote sensing.
  * Based on the pan-Arctic synthesis of new and existing observational
    datasets, characterize typical ‘fingerprints’ of ecosystem
    characteristics and biogeochemical processes along disturbance
    sequences in degrading tundra landscapes.

*Qualifications:*

  * Higher education degree (PhD) in natural or atmospheric sciences
    (e.g. geo-ecology or other geo-science, biology, meteorology or
    environmental physics).
  * Experience in conducting observational approaches to investigate
    biogeochemical and/or biogeophysical processes in the field is
    essential.
  * Experience in one or several of the following disciplines is
    important: Arctic biogeochemistry, wetland ecosystems, disturbance
    processes, multi-variate statistics.
  * Very good written and spoken English is essential.
  * Experience in scientific programming is considered beneficial.

*Terms of employment:*
This is a full-time post-doctoral position to be filled from 01.03.24, 
but starting not later than 01.05.24, with current funding guaranteed 
for a duration of 24 months. Part-time work is generally possible. The 
position will be evaluated and graded following the collective agreement 
according to TVöD Bund; in addition, we will provide a pension plan 
based on the public service (VBL).

The Max Planck Society (MPS) strives for gender equality and diversity. 
The MPS aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are 
underrepresented. Women are therefore explicitly encouraged to apply. We 
welcome applications from all fields. The Max Planck Society has set 
itself the goal of employing more severely disabled people. Applications 
from severely disabled persons are expressly encouraged.

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Dr. Mathias Göckede

Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry
Hans-Knöll-Str. 10
07745 Jena, Germany

+49-(0)151-5110 6657
mathias.goeckede at bgc-jena.mpg.de
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