Jobs:Job-00902
Apply before: 1 April 2019
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Position: Senior Researcher
Apply before: 1 April 2019
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Within Department 1 Ecohydrology, we invite applications for an: Ecohydrological Modeller.
The post is a (senior) scientist position and follows the IGBs strategic commitment to enhance capability in the critical area of ecohydrological modelling within Department 1 (Ecohydrology). We seek a dynamic, motivated and ambitious scientist to join an existing interdisciplinary science and modelling team to support the evolution and growth of coupled hydrological-ecohydrological modelling at IGB. This expansion of the Department builds on a long history of internationally recognised research excellence in ecohydrology. It is expected that the modelling will utilise outstanding long-term data sets from instrumented research sites operated by IGB. Access to high-performance computer clusters is available to facilitate use and development of “state of the art” research models. The successful candidate will play a lead role in the application and development of advanced ecohydrological models and will be expected to contribute to the growth of this dynamic area at IGB.
The successful candidate will have:
- A PhD in hydrology, ecology, soil science, or a related field of environmental science or engineering
- Experience in the development and application of numerical models at various scales and different environmental science contexts
- Excellent programming and numerical skills
- A strong publication record
- An established national or international research profile (commensurate with career stage)
- Strong English language skills both in oral and written communication
- Good track record or potential for raising external research funds commensurate with career stage)
- Good potential for research supervision
- Ability to work in a team environment
Other advantageous attributes might include:
- Expertise in remote sensing & data assimilation
- Experience incorporating tracers into hydrological models
- Experience in multi-criteria calibration and working within uncertainty frameworks
- Experience of working in interdisciplinary research projects
- Evidence of successful research collaboration with national and international researchers and stakeholders
- The position is available from 01.08.2019 and full-time. It is limited to 3 years but with the possibility of extension into a permanent position.
Salary is paid according to the TVöD for E13 (100% position). In keeping with the IGB's policy regarding gender equality, female applicants are particularly encouraged. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualification and aptitude are given preferential consideration.
Enquiries or questions should be directed to Professor Doerthe Tetzlaff (030/64181-517, d.tetzlaff@igb-berlin.de)