Jobs:Job-01626
Apply before: 15 September 2024
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Position: Postdoctoral position
Apply before: 15 September 2024
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At GFZ, Potsdam, Germany
In the Earth Surface Process Modelling Group
https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/career/job-offers/details/9646
Project description:
We have recently developed a coupled model of landscape evolution and speciation in response to external forcings (https://gmd.copernicus.org/articles/16/6921/2023/gmd-16-6921-2023-discussion.html). We propose to use the model to interpret a variety of relevant data that has been collected during the first two phases of the Collaborative Research Center (CRC1211) titled “Earth Evolution at the Dry Limit” between several German universities, including the University of Cologne (CRC lead institution), and the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences Potsdam. The CRC objectives are to study the mutual evolutionary relationships between Earth‐surface processes and biota in arid to hyper‐arid conditions. The post-doctoral position will be hosted at the GFZ in Potsdam in the Earth Surface Process Modelling (ESPM) group of Jean Braun (https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/section/earth-surface-process-modelling), where numerical models are developed and used to investigate a wide range of physical, chemical and biological processes and interactions occurring at the Earth’s surface that are driven by tectonic processes and modulated by climate (https://github.com/fastscape-lem). The ESPM section hosts approximately 15 researchers (PhD students, Post-docs and senior scientists) from diverse backgrounds and with varied research interests. The postdoc will also provide support and guidance for a PhD student supervised at the University of Cologne.
The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. With around 1,650 employees, we develop a sound understanding of systems and processes of the solid Earth as well as strategies and options for action to counter global change, understand natural hazards and sustainably secure energy and raw material requirements.
What we offer:
- ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
- state-of-the-art equipment
- public service benefits
- extensive training opportunities
- professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre and Welcome Center
- flexible working hours and conditions
- support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
- institute day-care centre on site
- working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
- good public transport connections
- possibility to live in and commute from Berlin
Did we pique your interest?
If so, we are looking forward to receiving your application by the 15th of September. Include a complete cv, with publication record and a letter of motivation. Please use our online application form only. Equal opportunities are an integral part of our personnel policy. We therefore very much welcome applications from qualified women. In the case of equal aptitude, severely disabled persons are given preferential consideration in accordance with the Code of Social Law IX. After the selection process has been concluded, your application documents will be deleted, in line with data protection regulation. In case of any further queries relating to the role’s responsibilities, please contact Prof Jean Braun (jbraun@gfz-potsdam.de ). If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact Ms Buge on +49 (0) 331 288-28787.
Jean Braun
Earth Surface Process Modelling
GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences
