SD-25118 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER ON SOIL PROCESSES AND CARBON STOCKS IN FORESTS

at  Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology LIST

Esch-sur-Alzette, Canton Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg -

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Immediate18 Jan, 2025Not Specified19 Oct, 2024N/AStable Isotopes,Soil Science,Biogeochemistry,EnglishNoNo
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Description:

EDUCATION

You hold a PhD in soil science, biogeochemistry, or a related discipline
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EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • You have a research and publication record in soil process modelling
  • Good knowledge of soil biogeochemistry, carbon cycling, and soil microbial physiology.
  • Willingness to work within a multidisciplinary team in the field and laboratory, explaining and presenting research ideas and results.
  • Expertise with soil carbon monitoring is an asset but not required.
  • Expertise with the use of stable isotopes for assessing soil microbial physiology is an asset but not required.
  • Awareness of research funding landscape.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Very good level of written and spoken English.
  • French, German or Luxembourgish speaking is an asset.

Responsibilities:

  • Performing research duties with autonomy under general supervision: evaluate, select, and apply scientific methods; conduct experiments and tests (following predefined protocols); make critical analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of new or complex ideas; evaluate feasibility and effectiveness of solutions.
  • An active contribution to progress in projects of regular size and scope.
  • Discussion and definition with the task leader, the principal investigator (PI), and external stakeholders in the project, of the objectives and expected results of the forest carbon task (i.e., using a co-creation approach).
  • Interaction in a collaborative manner with other team members to achieve goals.
  • Organization of own work to meet objectives and deadlines. Informing regularly on work progress and addressing promptly any unexpected problem that could impact the work plan or the good development of your work.
  • Contributing to the identification of new opportunities for innovation or application.
  • Disseminating the research results through the publication of scientific papers and technical reports and the presentation of your work results at workshops, conferences, and the research community in general.
  • Active development of your scientific and industrial networks relevant to the position. Becoming part of identifiable external peer networks.
  • Respecting codes of research ethics and research integrity.
  • Respecting and applying LIST-HSE rules. Staying alert to potential dangers or risks. Taking care of your own safety and that of others


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

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Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg