Hello,
on behalf of Todd Ehlers I post the following PostDoc job offer.
With kind regards,
Carsten Mueller
*Project Manager (postdoc) Position. *
*SPP (DFG Priority Program) EarthShape: Earth Surface Shaping by Biota.*
The EarthShape priority program (DFG-SPP 1803;
<http://www.earthshape.net/>www.earthshape.net) will explore how
biologic processes form soil, influence topography, and thereby shape
the Earth’s surface. Your task will be to assist the coordination of a
consortium of 13 interdisciplinary projects comprising 17 new PhD
students and 33 German and 19 Chilean investigators from the fields of
Geology, Ecology, Soil Sciences, Geography, Microbiology, Geophysics,
and Geochemistry. EarthShape research will be conducted at four study
sites within in the Chilean Coastal Range that features one of Earth’s
most spectacular vegetation gradients and is controlled by climate
ranging from hyper-arid to humid temperate. It is a natural laboratory
to study how biology and topography interact.
*Aim:*To assist the project coordinators and facilitate data collection,
communication, and logistics between different research groups in both
Germany and Chile.
*Your tasks:*You will work with Chilean and German participants to:
install and maintain meteorological and river discharge and ecologic
monitoring equipment in Chile; organize project meetings and student
training workshops; coordinate project fieldwork, common data sets, and
sampling permits; oversight of project data storage and web site; and
organize public outreach. The primary work location is Tübingen, Germany
and travel to Chile is required. Your primary supervisors will be Prof.
Todd Ehlers (Uni. Tuebingen) and Prof. Friedhelm von Blanckenburg (GFZ
Potsdam).
*Your qualifications:*Doctoral degree in Geo-, Atmospheric, or soil
sciences, Hydrogeology, Physical Geography, or Ecology. Previous
experience in project management, fieldwork, and a valid drivers license
are required. Candidates should be interested in bio-geo-interactions,
Earth surface processes, research in an interdisciplinary environment.
Furthermore, fluency in English, Spanish, and excellent team work and
communication skills are expected.
The position is initially for 3 years with the possibility of being
extended for an additional 3 years. Salary is commensurate with
experience and at the TV-E13 (100%) level. The start date for the
position is January, 2016.
Please submit your application by *31 October, 2015* to Todd Ehlers
([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>).
Please combine your application documents into a single PDF file with a
size of up to 3 megabytes. Please include a CV and list of previous
publications, a cover letter (in English) stating your past experience
in project management and motivation, university certificates, and the
names and email addresses of 2-3 potential referees.
The University of Tübingen is committed to increasing the proportion of
women in research and teaching positions and therefore encourages
qualified female candidates to apply. Disabled persons will be given
preference if equally qualified. Employment takes place via the Central
Administration of the University.
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Dr. Carsten W. Mueller
TU München
Lehrstuhl für Bodenkunde
Emil-Ramann Strasse 2
(former: Am Hochanger 2)
85354 Freising
Germany
FON: +49(0)8161-71-4423
FAX: +49(0)8161-71-4466
http://www.soil-science.com/
http://www.soil-science.com/nanosims/
