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November 7, 2024
Alfred-Wegener-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforschung
Potsdam
OTHER
PostDoc in Arctic Regions (DT4CZ Project) (f/d/m)
The Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) is a member of the Helmholtz Association (HGF) and funded by federal and state government. AWI focuses on polar and marine research in a variety of disciplines such as biology, oceanography, geology, geochemistry and geophysics thus allowing multidisciplinary approaches to scientific goals.
Post Doc in Arctic Regions (DT4CZ Project) (f/d/m)
Background
The Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team for the DT4CZ (Digital Twins for Critical Zone under Climate Change) project, focusing on permafrost dynamics in Arctic regions. The DT4CZ project aims to develop a catchment-scale digital twin system (c DTS) for critical zones to integrate remote and in-situ measurements with advanced numerical models. This interdisciplinary initiative seeks to simulate various climate scenarios and their impacts on the critical zone, particularly focusing on permafrost areas. This research is crucial for understanding how climate change affects permafrost and developing strategies for mitigation and adaptation.
The Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team for the DT4CZ (Digital Twins for Critical Zone under Climate Change) project, focusing on permafrost dynamics in Arctic regions. The DT4CZ project aims to develop a catchment-scale digital twin system (c DTS) for critical zones to integrate remote and in-situ measurements with advanced numerical models. This interdisciplinary initiative seeks to simulate various climate scenarios and their impacts on the critical zone, particularly focusing on permafrost areas. This research is crucial for understanding how climate change affects permafrost and developing strategies for mitigation and adaptation.
Your Tasks
Your three main tasks are:
1. Analysis of long-term observational data:
2. Model Development and Integration:
3. Collaboration and Dissemination:
Your three main tasks are:
1. Analysis of long-term observational data:
- Analyze field data to understand the interactions between snow, vegetation, and soil properties and their influence on permafrost temperatures and thaw rates focusing on Svalbard (Bayelva).
2. Model Development and Integration:
- Develop and implement data- and process-driven models to simulate permafrost dynamics under various climate scenarios,
- Integrate multidisciplinary datasets into the catchment-scale digital twin system, including remote sensing and in-situ observations.
3. Collaboration and Dissemination:
- Collaborate with researchers across various disciplines, including geomorphology, hydrology, and data science, to enhance the understanding of permafrost-climate feedback,
- Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences,
- Contribute to the development of policy recommendations based on the socio-economic impacts of permafrost thawing and other climate extremes.
Your Profile
- Ph D in Earth Sciences, Data Science, Physics, Environmental Science, or a related field,
- Expert knowledge in programming and statistics for data analysis,
- Knowledge of permafrost research and data analysis,
- Experience with numerical modeling and familiarity with process-based and machine-learning models,
- Proficiency in handling large datasets and integrating multidisciplinary data sources,
- Experience with remote sensing techniques and geospatial data analysis is advantageous,
- Knowledge of socio-economic modeling and the impacts of climate change on Arctic communities is advantageous,
- Fluency in English language (written and spoken) is required. Generally, good communication, teamwork, and writing skills are required.
Further Information
For any questions you may have, you are very welcome to get in touch with Prof Dr Julia Boike (Julia.Boike@awi.de; +49(331)58174-5454)
This is a full-time position, limited to 2 years. It is also suitable for part-time employment. The earliest starting date is April 01st, 2025, but can be as late as July 01, 2025. or after. The project DT4CZ is a collaboration project with the GFZ, UFZ, FZJ. The salary will be paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federation (Tarifvertrag des öffentlichen Dienstes, TVöD Bund), up to salary level 13 (100%). The place of employment will be Postdam.
All postdocs will register with AWI's postdoc office PROCEED and thus gain access to a set of tailor-made career development tools.
This is a full-time position, limited to 2 years. It is also suitable for part-time employment. The earliest starting date is April 01st, 2025, but can be as late as July 01, 2025. or after. The project DT4CZ is a collaboration project with the GFZ, UFZ, FZJ. The salary will be paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federation (Tarifvertrag des öffentlichen Dienstes, TVöD Bund), up to salary level 13 (100%). The place of employment will be Postdam.
All postdocs will register with AWI's postdoc office PROCEED and thus gain access to a set of tailor-made career development tools.
The AWI is characterized by
- our scientific success - excellent research
- collaboration and cooperation - intra-institute, national and international, interdisciplinary
- opportunities to develop – on the job and towards other positions
- an international environment – everyday contact with people from all over the world
- flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working up to 50% of regular working hours
- health promotion and company fitness with Hansefit and Wellhub
- support services and a culture of reconciling work and family
- occupational pension provision (VBL)
AWI values diversity and actively promotes gender parity, as well as an open, inclusive environment that provides equal opportunities. We are convinced that diverse teams and a variety of perspectives enrich our work and our daily collaboration. In a continuous process of learning and reflection, we aim to ensure that all our employees can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from qualified people regardless of binary and non-binary genders, race and nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, age, physical abilities, neurodivergence, sexual orientation, and other identities.
Applicants with disabilities will be given preference when equal qualifications are present.
Applicants with disabilities will be given preference when equal qualifications are present.
AWI fosters work-family compatibility in various ways and has received several awards as a result of this commitment. And as a new international member of our team, you can be sure that we will help you settle in. Our Family Office and International Office will be glad to support you, even before you start at AWI.
We look forward to your application!
Please submit your application by November 30th 2024, exclusively online.
The interviews will take place online between 9-13 December 2024.
Reference number: 24/188/G/Geo-b
The interviews will take place online between 9-13 December 2024.
Reference number: 24/188/G/Geo-b
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