14 days ago
Full-time
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Mid Level
#geologie#forschung#potsdam
Postdoctoral researcher (f_m_x) – Co-evolution of life and landforms
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Intro
The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is seeking a Postdoctoral researcher in the field of Co-evolution of life and landforms to join their Earth Surface Process Modelling group.
Tasks
- Use coupled numerical models of life and landscape evolution to interpret (phylo-)genetic and taxonomic data from hyper-arid regions
- Test whether the tectonic regime affects the distribution of biodiversity across a plateau margin
- Quantify the potential links between vegetation, river discharge and erosion patterns in a dry climate environment
- Further develop the models
- Collaborate with other members of the CRC 1211
- Interact with other members of the Earth Surface Process Modeling Section at weekly group meetings and in other informal ways
- Present results at scientific meetings and in publications in peer-reviewed journals
Requirements
- PhD in Biological Sciences or in Earth Sciences
- Demonstrable knowledge in biogeography or in the use and interpretation of (phylo-)genetic and taxonomic data
- Experience in the use of numerical models
- Ability to use a programming language such as Python, MATLAB, C, C++ or Fortran
- Familiarity with the timescales of geological, life and climate evolution
- Proven ability to work in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary environment
- Creativity and critical thinking skills and the ability to publish, as demonstrated by a record of original and innovative publications
- Capacity for international teamwork, and excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
Benefits
- Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Public service benefits
- Extensive training opportunities
- Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre
- Flexible working hours and conditions
- Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
- Institute day-care centre on site
- Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
- Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus
- Possibility to live in and commute from Berlin
- Welcome Center providing help to newly appointed researchers
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