PostDoc Position in Ecohydrological Modelling (University of Potsdam, Germany)
We are looking for an ecologist with interests in hydrology or a hydrologist/soil scientist with interests in ecology to fill (as soon as possible) a two year PostDoc position in ecohydrological modelling. The successful candidate will join the Environmental Modelling group at the University of Potsdam and work in close collaboration with the Chair for Hydrology and River Basin Management, Munich Technical University (TUM). The work is part of the interdisciplinary project "BIOPORE - Linking spatial patterns of anecic earthworm populations, preferential flow pathways and agrochemical transport in rural catchments: an ecohydrological model approach" financed by the German Science Foundation (DFG, supporting two additional PhD-students within the project). The overall objective of the project is to develop a coupled ecohydrological model that links the spatiotemporal distribution pattern and population dynamics of earthworms, the related pattern of preferential flow pathways, and the environmental fate of pesticides. The coordinative and integrating work will focus on the development of an ecohydrological model that links spatiotemporal distribution pattern and population dynamics of earthworms, the resulting pattern of preferential flow pathways with the environmental fate of pesticides in agricultural landscapes. The model is intended to simulate scenarios regarding management practices, tillage regimes, and application of different agro-chemicals. Our experimental sites are located in Southern Germany (Kraichgau and Lower Franconia). Work place is Potsdam. Requirements Applicants should have a PhD in Geoecology, Ecology, Hydrology, Soil Science or related fields and combine strong expertise in innovative field methods, data analysis and modelling preferably both in ecology and hydrology. Candidates should be team-players, fluent in English, and will be expected to publish results in peer-reviewed international journals. The willingness to do interdisciplinary research is a prerequisite for the applications. We will appreciate experience in modelling. A background in soil ecology or catchment hydrology will be helpful but is no precondition. Potsdam University is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons with comparable qualification receive preferential status. Applications To apply, please send a cover letter describing your research interests, a complete CV and names with email addresses and phone numbers of two referees by email as a single pdf-file to the addresses below. Please add a pdf of your two most important publications. Review will start on March 10th and will continue until the position is filled. For informal enquiries please contact Boris Schroeder. Contact Prof. Dr. Boris Schroeder Institute of Geoecology University of Potsdam Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25, 14476 Potsdam, Germany Tel. +49 (0)331 977-2480 [email protected] Prof. Dr. Erwin Zehe Institute of Water & Environment Munich Technical University (TUM) Arcisstraße 21, 80333 Muenchen, Germany Tel +49 (0)89 289 23173 (EZ) [email protected]
