[ES_JOBS_NET] PostDoc position (3 yrs) for atmospheric boundary-layer modeling

[Mathias Goeckede]

Dear colleagues,

we are seeking to fill a PostDoc position (3 years) for atmospheric 
boundary-layer modeling. All details on the position, required 
qualifications and the application procedure can be found here:

https://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/en/career/16-2023

The application deadline is *October 10, 2023*, and the position is 
planned to start between January 01, 2024 to July 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 
modeling turbulent and advective transport processes within the 
atmospheric boundary-layer. The primary objective of the announced 
position is  to constrain land-atmosphere exchange fluxes of carbon at 
scales ranging from landscape (few km) to regional (few 10s – 100s of 
km) using inverse modeling approaches. This new position will be closely 
linked to ongoing research within our group focusing on large-eddy 
simulations and atmospheric inversions at global to pan-Arctic scales, 
resp. 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*:

  * Combine atmospheric boundary layer modeling at very high spatial
    resolution with inverse modeling concepts to constrain
    land-atmosphere exchange fluxes at local to landscape scales. This
    involves the exploitation of multi-disciplinary data sources to
    inform atmospheric simulations at landscape scale over selected
    boreal and Arctic domains (e.g. surface-based and airborne carbon
    observations, isotope datasets, or satellite retrievals).
  * Explore the connection between the spatial structure of elements
    within heterogeneous landscapes and net exchange processes between
    surface and atmosphere.
  * Conduct atmospheric simulations to evaluate the performance of
    biosphere process models for simulation of Arctic carbon fluxes at
    very high spatial resolution, provided by project partners.

*Qualifications:*

  * Higher education degree (PhD) in atmospheric or natural sciences
    (e.g. meteorology, geo-ecology or other geo-science, or
    environmental physics).
  * Experience in the simulation of transport and turbulence within the
    atmospheric boundary-layer is a prerequisite.
  * Solid experience in scientific programming is essential.
  * Experience in one or several of the following disciplines is
    considered beneficial: surface-atmosphere exchange processes of
    carbon and energy, observation and interpretation of time series of
    greenhouse gas mixing ratios, and inverse optimization techniques.
  * We seek a flexible and proactive person (m/f/d) who is able to work
    both independently as well as in a larger team.
  * Very good written and spoken English is essential

*Terms of employment:*
This is a full-time post-doctoral position to be filled from 01.01.24, 
but starting not later than 01.07.24, with current funding guaranteed 
for a duration of 36 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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