PhD (m/f/x) in lake research

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung UFZ - via Umantis - Magdeburg - 05-03-2019 zur Vakanz  

Subject: Oxygen dynamics in lakes and reservoirs

Earliest starting date: 1st May 2019, working time: 75% (29,25 hours per week), limited to 3 years

Your tasks:

  • Plan and implement a field monitoring program for oxygen in a German reservoir embedded in a beautiful landscape
  • Design and conduct field and lab experiments on oxygen consumption
  • Analysis of long-term monitoring data
  • Translate mechanistic process knowledge into ecological lake models
  • Presentation of results and preparation of scientific publications

Your profile:

  • You have a master degree in aquatic ecology, biogeochemistry, limnology, environmental sciences or any related discipline
  • You are interested in field work and process-oriented research
  • You are well trained in data analysis and scientific methodology
  • You have good communication and intercultural skills

We offer:

  • Top level interdisciplinary research at a research centre which enjoys an excellent reputation within Germany as well as internationally
  • Excellent technical facilities
  • Work in inter-disciplinary and multinational teams
  • Excellent links to national and international research networks
  • Support and optimal training courses by our graduate school (HIGRADE)
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