Postdoctoral researcher*in (m/f/d)

The mission of the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) is to deliver solutions for an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable agriculture – together with society. ZALF is located in Müncheberg, Germany.

The working group Isotope Biogeochemistry and Gas Fluxes is offering a position as a postdoctoral researcher within the DFG funded project “Using real-time isotopic in-situ measurements to partition evapotranspiration into soil evaporation and plant transpiration at two distinct cropland sites”.

This project is part of the Land-Atmosphere Feedback Initiative (LAFI) research group, which analyzes the interactions between land and atmosphere.

We are offering a full-time position for 3 years at our location in Müncheberg as:

Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d)

Reference Number: 100-2024

Your tasks:

• Measurements of water fluxes and their isotopic signature using leaf and canopy chamber measurements and soil membrane probes.
• Partitioning of evapotranspiration into transpiration and soil evaporation based on the collected isotope data.
• Determination of root water uptake and root water uptake patterns of field crops (winter wheat and maize).
• Modeling the water travel times of the field crops.
• Relocation to the University of Hohenheim during the measurement phases (April to August) is planned.

Your qualifications:

• A doctorate/PhD preferably in environmental sciences, hydrology, geoecology or similar.
• Extensive experience in gas exchange measurements and environmental modeling (e.g. R, Python).
• Some experience in machine learning and hydrological modeling is an advantage.
• Willingness and aptitude for field work in varying weather conditions.
• Extensive knowledge of written and spoken English.
• High impact scientific publications and presentations at international conferences.
• Driving license class B.
• Willingness to travel on business.
• Ability to think creatively and independently, combined with good communication skills.
• Enjoys working collaboratively.

What we offer:

• An interdisciplinary working environment in a large project that encourages independence.
• Classification according to the collective agreement of the federal states (TV-L) up to E13.
• A collegial and open-minded working atmosphere.
• Company ticket.
• Great flexibility for professional and family life.
• Flexible working times and mobile work.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons with equal qualifications are favored. Please send your application preferably online, stating the reference number 100-2024 until 15 December 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact: Angelika Kübert, an******.*******rt@****.de.

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