PhD position at the Department of Geography
Justus-Liebig- Universitä t Gießen
We seek a highly motivated PhD-student to investigate the variability and projected future changes of weather and climate extremes in Germany, with a focus on the state of Hesse, in the climatology research group of Prof. Jürg Luterbacher and Dr. Douglas Maraun
Work description:
The PhD position is part of the INKLIM programme funded by the Hessian Centre on Climate Change, Agency for Environment and Geology (Fachzentrum Klimawandel Hessen, Hessisches Landesamt für Umwelt und Geologie). INKLIM comprises research groups that work on different questions related to a better understanding of current and future regional climate change, extremes and impacts assessment on different sectors (e.g. forestry, agriculture, ecosystem, town planning).
The successful candidate will study the meteorological mechanisms causing extreme events in Germany (in particular extreme precipitation and heat waves) using station data and reanalysis driven regional climate simulations. The candidate will then develop a novel statistical approach to correct regional climate model simulations and construct and analyse an ensemble of future changes in extreme events across Germany.
The candidate will present their results at national and international conferences and publish them in international peer-reviewed journals.
The PhD student will work with Prof. Jürg Luterbacher and Dr. Douglas Maraun using recent developments in extreme value statistics, and closely collaborate with scientists within the research group. The collaboration with international partners in the fields of climatology and statistics, for instance, in France and England, is possible.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing group integrated with a network of international collaborations.
The position is for 3 years initially, with a possible extension after completion of the PhD. Payment will be in accordance with a civil service position (BAT 2A/2).
Requirements:
We seek a motivated, well organised and creative team player. The successful candidate has a MSc degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative science, in an area related to climate, meteorology or hydrology. Experience in statistics and computer programming skills are required.
Application:
The post will start as soon as possible. All applications arriving until 9 December 2009 will be considered, later applications until the position is filled.
Please submit your application, including a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae and copies of your master certificate as a single .pdf electronically to:
juerg.luterbacher[ at]geogr. uni-giessen. de and
douglas.maraun[ at]geogr. uni-giessen. de
The University of Giessen is an equal opportunity employer. To increase the number of women in the faculty, female applicants are recommended to apply for this position. Applicants with severe disabilities will be favoured if they are equally qualified as the other candidates.
Do not hesitate to contact us for informal enquiries.
Inserat-Nummer: 18717
Titel: 2 PhD positions in Environmental Geochemistry
Hochschule: ETH Zuerich
We are inviting applications for two PhD student positions based jointly in the Soil Chemistry Group (Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar) and the Isotope Geochemistry Group (Prof. Bernard Bourdon) at ETH Zuerich. The research topic will be the application of stable mercury (Hg) isotopes as novel tracers for biogeochemical Hg cycling in soil environments. Mercury is an important pollutant element and Hg isotope ratios provide a promising new tool to trace Hg sources and transformations in natural ecosystems. One PhD project will focus mainly on the investigation of field samples, whereas the other PhD project is dedicated to perform laboratory based experiments. Both project parts will be strongly linked and use the state-of-the- art facilities of the Soil Chemistry and Isotope Geochemistry laboratories at ETH Zurich.
We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a strong interest to perform interdisciplinary research at the interface of soil chemistry and isotope geochemistry. Previous experience in these fields and/or analytical chemistry would be beneficial. Applicants should hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in geosciences, environmental sciences, chemistry, geoecology, or a related discipline. Good knowledge of English is essential. Female and male candidates are equally invited to apply. Employment will be according to standard regulations of ETH Zurich (funding secured for 3 years). Start in March 2010 or upon mutual agreement.
Applicants should submit letter of application, CV, statement of research interests, transcripts/ copy of certificates, and addresses of 2-3 potential referees to:
Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar,
ETH Zuerich
CHN F23.1,
8092 Zurich, Switzerland
(paper copy by mail or single pdf-file by e-mail to jan.wiederhold[ at]env.ethz. ch).
