Senior Scientist / PostDoc in Physiological Plant Ecology 80%

Your position

Two main tasks are associated with the position. One is to overlook and maintain key scientific infrastructure at the site, in particular the system of automated climate, soil and tree physiological sensors, and manage the data streams and data archive that originate from these sensors.

The second task is to perform original research at the experimental site in physiological plant ecology or biogeochemistry.

Your profile

We are looking for a dynamic, reliable and motivated candidate with a PhD in biology, forestry, environmental sciences or related disciplines.

Strong interest in process-oriented research in plant physiology, experience with sensor networks (automated dendrometers, sap-flow systems) and with processing and statistical analyses of large datasets is important.

Teamwork within the group and associated partners requires spoken and written English and (ideally) German language skills.