Postdoc in Biogeochemical Modelling

Job description

• You will be responsible for advanced data analysis, model development, and implementation within the N2O-SSA project,
• You will investigate different biogeochemical modelling approaches, and suggest and implement the approaches most suited to this data and application,
• You will work together with N2O-SSA project partners in Switzerland and Kenya to achieve project goals, exchange knowledge and ideas, and synthesise and disseminate results,
• You will participate in meetings, seminars and other activities at ETHZ and the University of Bern, and outreach and collaboration with other groups and institutes such as the Oeschger Centre for for Climate Change Research (OCCR) will be strongly encouraged,
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to teaching activities and MSc supervision at the University of Bern and ETHZ if desired

Profile

You must have a PhD in either biogeochemistry with experience in biogeochemical modelling as well as advanced data analysis using python, R or similar. Ideally you have conducted interdisciplinary work employing data science approaches in environmental sciences, or you have a strong interest in developing this profile.

Regardless of your scientific background, you must be motivated to work in a challenging, cutting-edge research field, to work independently and develop your own ideas, and to collaborate with others from a range of backgrounds. Fluency in English (written and spoken) and strong communication skills, in particular experience in presentation and publication of research results at conferences and in peer-reviewed journals, is required.

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The initial application deadline is August 20, , but a review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position should be directed via email to Eliza Harris (), Phillip Agredazywczuk () or Matti Barthel ().

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