Postdoc position in Biosphere Modelling 1052 views

The department of Biogeochemical Signals (BSI) at Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry is looking for a postdoc candidate in Biosphere Modelling to start by 01.09.2020, full time limited in time 31.08.2021.

About the position:

• synthesise existing data-bases and literature to describe the variation of phosphorus availability and cycling across the tropics
• work with the QUINCY modelling team to link process-based and empirical insights to representations in biogeochemical models
• assess the control of P availability on decadal projections of tropical carbon cycle and storage using biogeochemical models
• lead and contribute to publications in international scientific journals and represent the research group in national and international meetings

 Qualifications:

• Applicant must hold PhD degree in a quantitative natural science (e.g. geo-ecology, environmental science, biology, or applied mathematics)
• Profound knowledge of carbon-phosphorus dynamics and tropical ecology, as well as ecosystem modelling, and global biogeochemistry
• Very good analytical and programming skills and demonstrated ability to write publications in scientific journals, preferably in the field of soil and plant sciences
• Applicant must possess very good communication and organisational skills and good knowledge of English

Applications:

Applications including a letter of interest, CV, and the names and contact information of two references to Dr. Sönke Zaehle (szaehle@bgc-jena.mpg.de)