The Chair of Hydrology in the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Freiburg, Germany, is offering Two PhD Fully Funded Positions in hydrology, environmental science, geoecology, geography or a closely related field.
1- PhD position in ecohydrology (f/m/d): in the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Freiburg, Id no.: 00002411
starting September 2022 according to the government scale TVL 13 (at 75%) ending June 2026. The position is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) within ECOSENSE (SFB 1537) – Multi-scale quantification and modelling of spatio-temporal dynamics of ecosystem processes by smart autonomous sensor networks. The project A2 “Linking carbon and water fluxes in trees to the soil and atmosphere using in-situ NMR and ecohydrological sensor cluster“ is located at the Chair of Hydrology (Prof. Dr. Markus Weiler) at the University of Freiburg, Germany. The project is in cooperation with the Chair for Ecosystem Physiology and the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Prof. Dr. Jan Korvink and Dr. Mazin Jouda).
In this project, we will focus on ecohydrological fluxes and processes in heterogeneous forest patches investigating dynamics and spatial patterns in root water uptake, tree sap flow and phloem carbon isotopes, its feedbacks on spatio-temporal soil moisture variability and heterogeneity, and how this, in turn, affects tree water use efficiency and phloem sugar transport. We aim to trace water and carbon fluxes in trees and sharpen our picture of biotic and abiotic controls. In parallel, a novel NMR system will be developed by the researchers at KIT and link this to the more sensor cluster of state-of-the-art ecohydrological sensors. The doctoral researcher will plan and install together with the technicians the ecohydrological sensor network and then focus on data analysis, data-based modelling and the spatial-temporal analysis (e.g. geostatistical approaches).
Applicants should have an outstanding MSc degree (or equiv.) in hydrology, environmental science, geoecology, geography or a closely related field. Knowledge in programming, statistical data analysis and environmental modeling, is essential. Particular experience in ecohydrology and challenging field work will be an asset. We encourage applications from enthusiastic dedicated individuals with strong quantitative skills as well as very good writing and communication skills in English. Applicants should hold a valid driver’s license (European Cat. B)
We offer an interdisciplinary, international work environment in the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources with a formal PhD program of ECOSENSE. The PhD position will be advised by Prof. Markus Weiler, head of a dynamic, international research group. Collaboration and co-advising with the partners of ECOSENSE is foreseen. The University of Freiburg is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity.
Please send your application including a cover and motivation letter, CV, certificate & transcript of your highest degree earned, an example of your own scientific writing (in English, if available), and the names and contact details of at least two references in one single pdf-file to hydrology@hydrology.uni-freiburg.de (Reference WE/ECOSENSE). The application deadline is 15 August 2022. For questions, please contact Markus Weiler (markus.weiler@hydro.uni-freiburg.de).
The position is limited to 30.06.2026. The salary will be determined in accordance with TVL 13.
We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.
Application
Please send your application in English including supporting documents mentioned above citing the reference number 00002411, by 15.08.2022 at the latest. Please send your application to the following address in written or electronic form:
Prof. Dr. Markus Weiler
Professur für Hydrologie
Universität Freiburg
Friedrichstr. 39, 79098 Freiburg
hydrology@hydrology.uni-freiburg.de
For further information, please contact Herr Prof. Dr. Markus Weiler on the phone number +49 761 203-3535 or E-Mail markus.weiler@hydrology.uni-freiburg.de.
2- Research Assistant (PhD position) in environmental data management and analysis (f/m/d):
Description: starting October 2022 according to the government scale TVL 13 (at 80%) for 4 years with a possible extension up to 12 years. The position is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) within ECOSENSE (SFB 1537) – Multi-scale quantification and modelling of spatio-temporal dynamics of ecosystem processes by smart autonomous sensor networks. ECOSENSE will investigate the spatio- temporal dynamics of forest ecosystem states and fluxes using a novel tailored intelligent sensor network and innovative modelling approaches. This will generate large amounts of data from all projects. The INF project will provide a central platform with easy access to all data in nearly real-time and to adapt an existing data management environment and extend it to the requirement of ECOSENSE.
You will be responsible for the data management, data analysis and data visualization and you will care about the complex and demanding data acquisition, integration, quality control and provision specifically for the requirements and demands of ECOSENSE. The implementation of data management into ECOSENSE requires skills on organizational, scientific, and technical level. In addition, you will also teach the other researchers on how to best provide and work with the data.
Applicants should have at least an MSc degree (or equiv.) in environmental science, engineering, applied informatics or a closely related field and several years of working experience possibly including a PhD. Knowledge in programming, environmental databases (e.g. Aquarius) and data analysis is essential. You should have a background in research data management with scientific and technical background, being close to the scientific field and data properties of ECOSENSE. You will work independent in this project and we encourage applications from enthusiastic dedicated individuals with strong quantitative skills as well as very good writing and communication skills in English.
We offer an interdisciplinary, international work environment in the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources. The position will be advised by Prof. Markus Weiler, head of a dynamic, international research group. Intensive collaboration with the partners of ECOSENSE is foreseen. The University of Freiburg is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity.
Please send your application including a cover and motivation letter, CV, certificate & transcript of your highest degree earned) and the names and contact details of at least two references in one single pdf-file to hydrology@hydrology.uni-freiburg.de (Reference WE/ECO_2). The application deadline is 15 August 2022. For questions, please contact Markus Weiler (markus.weiler@hydro.uni-freiburg.de).
The position is limited to 30.09.2026. The salary will be determined in accordance with TVL 13.
We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.
Application
Please send your application in English including supporting documents mentioned above citing the reference number 00002412, by 15.08.2022 at the latest. Please send your application to the following address in written or electronic form:
Prof. Dr. Markus Weiler
Professur für Hydrologie
Universität Freiburg
Friedrichstr. 39, 79098 Freiburg
hydrology@hydrology.uni-freiburg.de
For further information, please contact Herr Prof. Dr. Markus Weiler on the phone number +49 761 203-3535 or E-Mail markus.weiler@hydrology.uni-freiburg.de.
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