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<p>Dear colleagues,</p>
<p>we are seeking to fill a PostDoc position (3 years) for
regional-scale atmospheric inverse modeling at high resolution.
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://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/www/uploads/Career/OpenPositions/2021_11_23_PostDoc_Heimann_en.pdf">https://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/5701119/job_full_offer_20463327?c=4659329</a><br>
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<p>The application deadline is <b>June 26, 2023</b>, and the
position is planned to start between October 01, 2023 to April 01,
2024. <br>
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<p> Please share this information with your colleagues and potential
candidates. <br>
</p>
<p>Best regards, Mathias Göckede</p>
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<p><b>Position description:</b><br>
We are seeking a postdoctoral specialist (m/f/d) with experience
in atmospheric inverse modeling to constrain land-atmosphere
exchange fluxes of carbon at scales ranging from landscape (few
km) to regional (few 10s – 100s of km). 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,
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.<br>
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<p><b>Tasks</b>:<br>
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<ul>
<li>Combine atmospheric boundary layer modeling at very high
spatial resolution with inverse modeling concepts to simulate
land-atmosphere exchange fluxes at local to landscape scales.
This should include, but is not restricted to, LES modeling and
linking to global inversion schemes already used by our group.</li>
<li>Exploit multi-disciplinary data sources to inform landscape
scale inversions over selected boreal and Arctic domains,
including e.g. surface-based and airborne observations from
recent monitoring campaigns in NW Canada, isotope datasets, or
satellite retrievals.</li>
<li>Explore the connection between land cover composition, spatial
structure of landscape elements, and typical length scale of
variability in a heterogeneous Arctic landscape, with net carbon
exchange budgets.</li>
<li>Conduct atmospheric inversions to evaluate the performance of
upgraded biosphere process models for simulation of Arctic
carbon fluxes at very high spatial resolution, provided by
project partners. The interpretation of process model results
will be conducted jointly with project team colleagues
contributing modeling results and in situ measurements.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications:</b><br>
</p>
<ul>
<li>Higher education degree (PhD) in atmospheric or natural
sciences (e.g. meteorology, geo-ecology or other geo-science, or
environmental physics)</li>
<li>Experience in studying surface-atmosphere exchange processes
with atmospheric approaches is a prerequisite</li>
<li>Experience in one or several of the following disciplines is
expected: atmospheric transport modeling, boundary layer
meteorology, observation and interpretation of time series of
greenhouse gas mixing ratios, and inverse optimization
techniques</li>
<li>Solid experience in scientific programming is essential</li>
<li>Demonstrated insights into Arctic ecology or carbon cycle
science are considered beneficial</li>
<li>We seek a flexible and proactive person (m/f/d) who is able to
work both independently as well as in a larger team</li>
<li>Very good written and spoken English is essential</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Terms of employment:</b><br>
This is a full-time post-doctoral position to be filled from
01.10.23, but starting not later than 01.04.24, 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).</p>
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.<br>
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Dr. Mathias Göckede
Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry
Hans-Knöll-Str. 10
07745 Jena, Germany
+49-(0)151-5110 6657
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:mathias.goeckede@bgc-jena.mpg.de">mathias.goeckede@bgc-jena.mpg.de</a>
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