Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d)
in the field of “Biogeochemical modelling of ecosystem C- and N cycling with a focus on N2O emissions”
The announced position is embedded in the Horizon Europe project PARIS (http://horizoneurope-paris.eu ). This team joins forces to reconcile bottom-up and top-down approaches and to foster collaboration between research and national inventory teams.
Institut für Meteorologie und Klimaforschung - Atmosphärische Umweltforschung (IMK-IFU)
The successful candidate will
- Improve the biogeochemical model LandscapeDNDC (http://ldndc.imk-ifu.kit.edu) based on information gained in N2O isotope measurement campaigns
- Compile input datasets for the focus countries Germany, Switzerland and the UK
- Apply LandscapeDNDC on site - and national scale
- Interpret model results in close collaboration with peers from both the bottom-up and top-down community.
01.12.2023
We seek for a highly motivated person experienced in modelling who likes to get to the bottom of things and enjoys working in a team with the following qualifications:
- University degree (PhD) in physics, environmental sciences, geoecology, chemistry, or any related field
- Sound programming skills (C/C++, Fortran, SVN, Git, Python, R, Bash)
- Experience in ecosystem modeling
- Knowledge on spatial analysis and GIS systems
- Understanding of biogeochemical nutrient cycles in plant-soil systems
- Knowledge of stable isotope analysis is a plus
- English language proficiency and ability to write scientific publications
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Salary category 13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
- International, interdisciplinary and friendly working environment
- Large international network
- Attractive research campus at the foot of Germany's highest mountain
limited up to three years
20.10.2023
For further information, please contact Dr. Benjamin Wolf (benjamin.wolf@kit.edu).
Ausschreibungsnummer: 579/2023
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