Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht - Geesthacht (Alemanha)
Code No. 2014/KO 2The place of employment is Geesthacht.
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, near Hamburg, and in Teltow, near Berlin, conducts materials and coastal research. You can find more information at www.hzg.de
The Institute of Coastal Research at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht develops and operates the coastal observing system COSYNA (www.cosyna.de), one of the densest in-situ measurement systems in the world. One major component of COSYNA is the automated underway FerryBox system mounted on “Ships of Opportunityâ€. The Institute of Coastal Research has developed new technologies for in-situ measurements of biological and carbon system parameters such as nutrients, phytoplankton, pH and alkalinity that are combined with observations of physical parameters.
We are looking for a qualified and motivated scientist to investigate biogeochemical processes in coastal areas mainly based on COSYNA in-situ observations. We therefore invite applications for a Postdoctoral position (m/f) in the area of Marine Biogeochemistry.The duration of the position is three years. The successful applicant will conduct the scientific analysis and assessment of FerryBox data using statistical methods as well as biogeochemical and ecosystem models with a focus on understanding biogeochemical processes in coastal seas and their coupling to physical ocean dynamics.
Your tasks include:
analysis of existing interdisciplinary data sets from the COSYNA observing system and comparison with other in-situ data and model output
evaluation of new biogeochemical sensor systems
performance and analysis of biogeochemical model runs with possible model development
investigation of biogeochemical processes focussing on the carbon system, phytoplankton productivity and the role of nutrients
planning, participation, and evaluation of research cruises
working as an integral part of a motivated multidisciplinary team within the institute and external academic partners
scientific publication and presentation
Job requirements:
a PhD in oceanography, geosciences, or related disciplines within the last five years
strong academic publication record
extensive experience in observational oceanography or instrumentation
ability and willingness to participate in seagoing research
profound programming skills in at least one scientific program language (e.g. FORTRAN, C, Matlab, Python) and experience in data processing and analysis
good knowledge of English (written and oral)
high degree of creativity and flexibility; ability to work under pressure
The following qualifications would be desirable:
knowledge of coastal and shelf sea biogeochemical processes or biological-physical interaction
prior experience with numerical, especially biogeochemical, models would be an asset
international research experience
good communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team with scientists, engineers, and technicians
For further questions please contact Prof. Burkard Baschek, e-mail: burkard.baschek@hzg.de, or
Dr. Wilhelm Petersen, e-mail: wilhelm.petersen@hzg.de.
We offer an appropriate salary related to the German public tariff (TV-AVH) plus the usual social benefits for the public employment sector.
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht is an equal opportunity employer for women, minorities, and people with disabilities, and strives to increase the percentage of women in the science sector. Severely disabled persons with equal qualifications will be considered preferentially.
Please send your application indicating job offer Code No. 2014/KO 2 to Max-Planck-Straße 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany, or preferably to the e-mail address: personal@hzg.de and include your CV, a list of publications, description of research experience, and a list of references.
Closing date for applications is March 21st, 2014.
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