MPI BGI: 2 Postdoc positions 1324 views

The Department of Biogeochemical Integration (BGI) at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry invites application for 2 postdoctoral positions in soil and biosphere biogeochemical modelling and evaluation. The BGI conducts research to better understand the manifold interactions between terrestrial biogeochemistry and climate.

Qualification requirements:

• Applicant must hold PhD degree in a quantitative natural science like geo-ecology, environmental science, biology, or applied mathematics
• Applicant must have profound knowledge of soil organic matter dynamics; model evaluation, as well as ecosystem modelling, and global biogeochemistry
• Applicant must possess very good programming skills
• Applicant must demonstrate ability to write publications in scientific journals, preferably in the field of soil and plant sciences
• Applicant must have good communication and organisational skills
• Applicant must possess good knowledge of English

Benefits:

• Selected fellows will join the young and international team in a vibrant research environment, encompassing experimental and theoretical work on the role of the biogeochemical cycles of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in the Earth system.
• The department has established an extensive network of international collaborations in Europe, the U.S. and Australia.

Application

• Applications must include the following:
• Letter of interest
• CV
• Names and contact information of 2 references
• Applications to be sent to Dr. Sönke Zaehle (szaehle@bgc-jena.mpg.de)