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<p>Dear colleagues,</p>
<p>we are seeking to fill a PostDoc position (up to 5 years) for
eddy-covariance flux data analysis within the context of an
exciting ERC-synergy project focusing on Arctic climate change and
permafrost disturbance processes. All details on the position,
required qualifications and the application procedure can be found
here:</p>
<p><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://nextcloud.bgc-jena.mpg.de/s/YaQFrDzKntmXSgt">https://nextcloud.bgc-jena.mpg.de/s/YaQFrDzKntmXSgt</a></p>
<p>The application deadline is <b>May</b><b> 31, 2021</b>, and the
position is planned to start October 1, 2021. For more
information, you can also contact me directly (<a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:mathias.goeckede@bgc-jena.mpg.de">mathias.goeckede@bgc-jena.mpg.de</a>).</p>
<p> Feel free to share this information with your colleagues and
potential candidates. Best regards, Mathias Göckede</p>
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<p><b>Position description:</b><br>
We are seeking an eddy-covariance specialist (m/f/d) with
expertise in both the synthesis of flux datasets across tower
networks within a larger region as well as the processing and
interpretation of raw flux data. The successful candidate (m/f/d)
will fill a key position within a multi-disciplinary ERC-synergy
project focusing on Arctic permafrost carbon feedbacks with
climate change, closely interacting with a large network of
international project partners. The position will be embedded
within an interdisciplinary research group at MPI-BGC that is
conducting experimental, observational and modeling studies
focusing on the Arctic carbon cycle under global climate change.<br>
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<p><b>Tasks</b>:<br>
The responsibilities of the successful candidate will mainly focus
on two areas within the framework of the ERC project: First,
together with project partners, s/he will build up a pan-Arctic
flux database, and exploit it for synthesis studies on flux
budgets, control parameters and processes, and more broadly the
role of disturbance processes on carbon and energy exchange
processes within the high northern latitudes. Second, an ongoing
field experiment in northeast Siberia will be extended with a new
tower, and resulting flux datasets need to be integrated across
spatio-temporal scales, and combined with interdisciplinary
ancillary observation programs. A close collaboration with other
project activities focusing on atmospheric inversion, biosphere
process modeling and remote sensing is a prerequisite here to
facilitate a synergistic investigation of disturbance processes
across scales, and how these processes may influence future
permafrost carbon climate feedbacks.</p>
<p><b>Qualifications:</b><br>
Candidates with a higher education degree (ideally PhD) in
environmental, natural or computational sciences (e.g.
meteorology, geo-ecology or other geo-science, environmental
physics, or applied mathematics) are eligible for this position.
Demonstrated experience in handling and interpreting eddy
covariance flux datasets, and willingness to participate in field
work campaigns in Siberia, is a prerequisite. Experience in
scientific programming, and handling large datasets for
synthesizing data across networks of sites, is a strong plus.
Experience in eddy covariance instrumentation, including
processing and quality assessment of eddy-covariance raw datasets,
are considered highly desirable. Some background in one or more of
the following fields is considered beneficial: i) Arctic ecology;
ii) carbon cycle science; iii) hydrology. In general, 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.</p>
<b>Terms of employment:</b><br>
This is a full-time post-doctoral position ideally to be filled
October 01, 2021, but starting not later than March 01, 2022, with
current funding guaranteed for a duration of 60 months; part-time
work is generally possible. Salary will be according to the German
TVöD (E13) scale, depending on experience, including social
benefits.<br>
The Max-Planck society is committed to increasing the number of
individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore
encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Also, the
Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those
areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly
encourages women to apply.
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