Graduate Research Position in Germany

A graduate research position in biogeochemistry is available for a highly motivated and talented Ph.D. student to investigate peatland responses to climate change by field studies and modeling as part of the Research group “Soil processes under extreme meteorological conditions” funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG, FOR562; see http://www.bayceer.uni-bayreuth.de/fg_bp/index.php?lang=en).
The study relies on centrally maintained and well supported experimental ecosystem manipulations of soil moisture and water table levels by roofs and drainage systems and is located in the Fichtelgebirge mountains east of Bayreuth, Germany. The study aims at elucidating the coupled biogeochemical dynamics of carbon, sulfur and iron in the soils and their impact on methane production and fluxes.

The modeling part will address carbon and methane dynamics and use the model ECOSYS in collaboration with Dr. Robert Grant from the University of Alberta, Canada. The position encompasses a net salary of about €1000/month (EG 13TV-L 50%) and additional benefits such as health and unemployment insurance. It should begin as early as 01/04/2008 but a later begin can be accommodated if necessary. Students with background and interest in biogeochemistry, environmental modeling, hydrology, or soil science are strongly encouraged to apply. For additional information contact:

Dr. Christian Blodau
Limnological Research Station
University of Bayreuth, 95445 Bayreuth
E-mail : christian.blodau@uni-bayreuth.de
Telphone : + 0049 921 552223.
Women are encouraged to apply. Severely disabled persons will be preferred, provided equal qualifications and scientific performance. Applications including curriculum vitae, publication list and statement of research interests, and the names of two potential referees should be sent to Dr. Christian Blodau no later than March 30th.
Von:
Christian Blodau
christian.blodau@uni-bayreuth.de
Limnologische Station, Universität Bayreuth
Bayreuth