Postdoctoral Researcher (f_m_x) in Micrometeorology

at  HelmholtzZentrum Potsdam Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ

The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. With around 1,650 employees, we develop a sound understanding of systems and processes of the solid Earth as well as strategies and options for action to counter global change, understand natural hazards and sustainably secure energy and raw material requirements.
The Earth -Atmosphere Interactions Group of section 1.4 “Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics offers a positon for a:
Postdoctoral Researcher (fmx) in Micrometeorology

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree in atmospheric/environmental science, meteorology, physics, geoecology, or related field
• In-depth knowledge of micrometeorological measurements
• Excellent coding and quantitative analytical skills, preferably in R, Matlab, or Python
• Creative & critical thinking and ability to publish shown by a track record of original and innovative research
• Strong motivation and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in an integrated team environment
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), German an advantage
  Start date: As soon as possible
  Fixed-term: 36 Monate
  Salary: Die Stelle ist nach TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost) mit der Entgeltgruppe 13 bewertet. Die Eingruppierung erfolgt nach den tariflichen Bestimmungen und den entsprechenden persönlichen Voraussetzungen.
  Working hours: Full-time (currently 39 h/week); the position is generally suitable for part-time work
  Place of work: Potsdam

• Overall management of the project and communication with project collaborators
• Development of techniques to deploy the newly developed GHG sensor for flux estimates
• Leading field campaigns at established peatland sites to test developed flux estimation techniques
• Post-processing, QA/QC, quantitative analysis and publication of field campaign data