PhD Candidate (m/f/d) in Climate Change & Biogeosciences

September 13, 2024

Constructor University Bremen gGmbH

Bremen

OTHER

Constructor University (formerly Jacobs University) is a private, state-accredited, English-language university in Bremen. We offer Bachelor, Master, and Ph D programs in three schools: School of Science, School of Computer Science and Engineering, and School of Business, Social and Decision Sciences. Our principles are first-class teaching and research, international diversity, and transdisciplinary cooperation. According to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, Constructor University is among the top 25 percent out of more than 1900 universities worldwide and is ranked as the second most international university in the world. As an international university, we attract highly talented and open-minded students from all over the world. Currently, over 1,600 students from 110 nations live and study on our residential campus.

Constructor University invites applications from interested candidates for the following position, to be filled ideally as soon as possible:

Ph D Candidate (m/f/d) in Climate Change & Biogeosciences

(part time; 28,875 hrs./week; limited for 3 years)

Your responsibilities:

Working on funded projects emphasizing one or more of the following topics: Enhanced Rock
Weathering (ERW), design, developing methods for modelling ERW and gaining a better understanding of its potential in climate mitigation efforts
Hands-on experimental work on lysimeters in a greenhouse to verify model predictions regarding carbon sequestration
Assess/evaluate/quantify/model CO2/N20 soil fluxes in the context of ERW
Acquire field-based lysimeter data to evaluate/model/verify carbon sequestration predictions
Develop climate solutions based on EW together with other team member
Report findings and methods in conference and journal papers, participate/support related
Summer Schools
Working in an interdisciplinary team, possibly with an external company

Your qualifications:

Masters, Diploma or equivalent degree in geosciences/biogeosciences/soil sciences/ geodata sciences/geophysics/data sciences/ climate or environmental sciences or of relevant scientific field
Strong numerate and digital skills, climate and data sciences and working knowledge of environmental sensors
Good presentation and writing skills, Fluent English (spoken and written)
Proactive, enthusiast, independent, and solution-oriented way of working
Experience in the design and evaluation of field-based environmental sensor data
Analysis and modelling of CO2 / N20 fluxes (Eddy Covariance)
Publications at conferences or journals is a plus

What you can expect at Constructor University:

Constructor University is dedicated to equal opportunity employment and invites applications from individuals of all backgrounds, irrespective of gender identity, gender expression, age, physical characteristics, disability, nationality, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, social and political affiliations, religion, family status, pregnancy, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring fair treatment for all applicants and preventing any form of discrimination. Constructor University actively encourages applications from women and minority groups. Particularly, we invite candidates with extensive international experience to apply, aiming to further enrich the diversity of our faculty.

Constructor University consistently achieves top results in national and international university rankings.

In the CHE Ranking, the most comprehensive and detailed ranking of the German-speaking higher education landscape, Constructor University has achieved top placements every year since its first participation in 2005.

The result counts: trust working hours for work-life balance
Possibility to work remotely
Individual on-boarding, career- and development planning
Company fitness program offers with EGYM Well Pass (former Qualitrain)
Green campus with recreation areas, take the tour:
https://info.constructor.university/campustour/
Constructor University has extensive programs on sustainability and environmental sustainability

Your application:

For any further information regarding this position, please visit

https://www.unnithan.eu/vacancies

or contact Prof. Dr. Vikram Unnithan via Mail (vunnithan@constructor.university) or job-application@constructor.university.

Apply today - it's simple and uncomplicated. We look forward to getting to know you. Click on the Apply Button and proceed through the individual steps to complete your application.

The deadline for submission of applications is 30.11.2024 (EOB).

The review of applications will begin immediately. Please note that only applications submitted through the official application portal will be considered for recognition.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available