Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in the field of "Model-based analysis of nutrient balances on i[...]

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in the field of "Model-based analysis of nutrient balances on intensive monitoring plots of the German Forest Environmental Monitoring"

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association creates and imparts knowledge for the society and the environment. It is our goal to make significant contributions to mastering the global challenges of mankind in the fields of energy, mobility, and information. For this, about 9,800 employees of KIT cooperate in a broad range of disciplines in research, academic education, and innovation.

We are looking for the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research – Atmospheric Environmental Research (IMK-IFU) for April 1st, 2025 limited up to 3 years for a

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)

in the field of "Model-based analysis of nutrient balances on intensive monitoring plots of the German Forest Environmental Monitoring"

The division "Bio-Geo-Chemical Processes" of the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research / Atmospheric Environmental Research (KIT/IMKIFU) at Campus Alpin in Garmisch-Partenkirchen invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d).

Your tasks include:

• Prepare input datasets and scenario studies for intensive forest monitoring plots of Germany.
• Calibrate, evaluate, and adapt (e.g., vegetation parameters, vegetation-soil interaction, competition between vegetation classes) the process-based LandscapeDNDC model (https://ldndc.imk.ifu.kit.edu).
• Apply LandscapeDNDC at the site scale retrospectively and in future scenario studies.
• Interpret and discuss model results in close collaboration with the project partners.

You have:

• A university degree (PhD) in environmental sciences, forestry, geoecology, physics, chemistry, or any related field.
• Sound programming skills (C/C++, Fortran, SVN, Git, Python, R, Bash).
• Experience in forest ecosystem modeling.
• Understanding of biogeochemical carbon and nitrogen cycles in plant-soil systems.
• English language proficiency and ability to write scientific publications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home).

We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore, we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job.

Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.

Please apply online until February 15th, 2025 using the vacancy number 646/2024 to Ms. Kristin Rink, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Human Resources, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany. For further information, please contact Mr. PD Dr. Ralf Kiese, ralf.kiese@kit.edu.

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Job details

Title: Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in the field of "Model-based analysis of nutrient balances on intensive monitoring plots of the German Forest Environmental Monitoring"

Published: 2024-12-20

Application Deadline: 2025-02-15 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) / 2025-02-15 23:59 (CET)

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