Vacancy: Scientist Position at the University of Goettingen in (Germany)

The Bioclimatology group at the Georg-August University of Göttingen,Germany seeks for 1st April 2010 a Scientist for eddy covariance flux research

Responsibilities
Research at eddy covariance flux towers in Germany (Hainich, Leinefelde, Solling) and Indonesia (Bariri, Central Sulawesi) on carbon, water and energy fluxes between forest and atmosphere. Tasks include field measurements using the eddy covariance technique and standard micrometeorology, analysis and interpretation of new and already existing data, design of new measurements, presentation of results nationally and internationally, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, participation in teaching (4 semester hours).

Requirements
Dynamic, creative and motivated scientist with PhD in meteorology, physics with focus on micrometeorology, plant ecology, ecophysiology, environmental sciences or related disciplines. Experience with eddy covariance flux measurements and interest in experimental work at field sites in Germany and Indonesia is required, programming abilities are a plus. Good knowledge in English and German as working languages is essential. Driving license required.

Benefits
We offer a 3-year scientist position with possibility of extension in a newly formed research group focusing on biosphere-atmosphere interactions using eddy covariance, stable isotopes, ecosystem and regional climate modeling at one of the top universities in Germany
(<www.uni-goettingen.de/bioclimatology>). Salary and social benefits are provided according to German rules (E 13 TV-L).

Application
Applications, including CV, a list of publications, description of teaching and research track record and names and contact details of referees are requested by 21th February 2010 and should be sent to Prof. Alexander Knohl, <bioklima-job@gwdg.de>.

The University strives to increase its proportion of female staff and specifically encourages qualified women to apply. Disabled persons with corresponding aptitude for the position will be favoured.

Alexander Knohl
Professor Bioclimatology
Georg-August University of Göttingen
Büsgenweg 2, 37077 Göttingen, Germany

phone: +49 551 39 3682
fax: +49 551 39 9619
email: aknohl@uni-goettingen.de