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<p>Dear colleagues,</p>
<p>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:</p>
<p><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/5742834/job_full_offer_21115510?c=4659329">https://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/5742834/job_full_offer_21115510?c=4659329</a></p>
<p>The application deadline is <b>January 15, 2024</b>, and the
position is planned to start between March 01, 2024 to May 01,
2024. <br>
</p>
<p> Please share this information with your colleagues and potential
candidates. <br>
</p>
<p>Best regards, Mathias Göckede</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p><b>Position description:</b><br>
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
(<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://q-arctic.net">https://q-arctic.net</a>), 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>
</p>
<p><b>Tasks</b>:<br>
</p>
<ul>
<li>Contribute, with portable flux chamber techniques, to
collaborative field work campaigns within the growing seasons in
the tundra region surrounding Inuvik, Canadian NW Territories.</li>
<li>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. </li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Higher education degree (PhD) in natural or atmospheric
sciences (e.g. geo-ecology or other geo-science, biology,
meteorology or environmental physics).</li>
<li>Experience in conducting observational approaches to
investigate biogeochemical and/or biogeophysical processes in
the field is essential. </li>
<li>Experience in one or several of the following disciplines is
important: Arctic biogeochemistry, wetland ecosystems,
disturbance processes, multi-variate statistics.</li>
<li>Very good written and spoken English is essential.</li>
<li>Experience in scientific programming is considered beneficial.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Terms of employment:</b><br>
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).</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.
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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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