The Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) is a new interdisciplinary institute with the mission to carry out internationally outstanding research on the interactions of bio- diversity and climate change. It has been founded by the Senckenberg Gesellschaft fuer Naturforschung, the Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main and others partners. The centre provides a new, dynamic research environment that integrates a variety of disciplines from both natural and social sciences. The Project Area E „Data and Modelling Centre" invites applications for
Postdoctoral researcher in paleo-climate modeling Project E1.10 (Ref. #E36a) Candidates are expected to carry out simulations of climate dynamics for selected time slices during the Cenozoic (last 65 million years). In combination with proxy data, fossils and DNA data, the simulations should contribute to an improved understanding of changes in biodiversity dynamics, such as the evolution and extinction of species, as well as changes in the climate system, in particular concerning interactions between the terrestrial biosphere and climate. The candidate is expected to independently seek collaborations with biologists, geologists and climate modellers within the centre. Excellent knowledge of the English language both in spoken and written as well as publications in peer-reviewed international journals are required. Applicants should hold a PhD degree in a natural science discipline (e.g. Physics, Meteorology, Environmental Sciences,∑) and have experience with global or regional climate models. They should also have an interest into biological processes. Postdoc experience in a related field would be beneficial. Salary and benefits are according to public service positions in Germany (TV-H E 13). The Research Centre BiK-F advocates gender equality. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified severely handicapped applicants will be given preference. The contract shall start as soon as possible and will initially be restricted to two years. An extension beyond is envisioned, but depends on personal performance and the availability of funds. The duty station will be Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Please send applications by mail or (preferably) e-mail, mentioning the reference of this position (#E36a), and including a cover letter describing your motivation to apply, a detailed CV, two references, and, if applicable, a list of publications, until April 15th 2012 to Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. V. Mosbrugger, Scientific Coordinator Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Senckenberganlage 25, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. E-mail to Service and Administration: [email protected]. Further information: http://www.bik-f.de. For scientific enquiries please write to Prof. Dr. T. Hickler (e-mail: [email protected]).
