Phd Position in Peatland Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Duesseldorf, Deutschland - Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Duesseldorf, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

45,000 students and 8,000 employees in teaching, research and administration, all working together to shape perspectives for the future - that is the University of Münster (WWU).

Embedded in the vibrant atmosphere of Münster with its high standard of living, the University's diverse research profile and attractive study programmes draw students and researchers throughout Germany and from around the world.

The Institute of Landscape Ecology in the Faculty of Geosciences at the University of Münster (WWU), Germany, is seeking to fill a

PhD Position

in Peatland Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in

(salary level TV-L E 13, 65%)

Project description:

This project aims to quantify and understand the effect of climate variability, and plant and soil functioning on the emission of greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4, and N2O) from degraded peatlands in north-west Germany.

The project will focus on collecting high-resolution eddy covariance measurements and using methods to capture temporal trends in above
- and below-ground plant traits to understand the balance of vegetation role and soil conditions on greenhouse gas fluxes measured with eddy covariance.

Your tasks:

- establish and maintain an eddy covariance measurement system in the region of North-Rhine

Westphalia in Germany

- collect soil (e.g., IRIS method) and vegetation (photosynthetic traits) measurements
- analyse data, present results, and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

The student will join the Biosphere-Atmosphere Interaction (BAI) group within the Institute of Landscape Ecology (ILÖK) in the Faculty of Geosciences of the University of Münster.

Our expectations:

- a Master ́s degree in environmental sciences, hydrology, ecology, or a closely related field with experiences in micrometeorology, soil science, microbial ecology, plant ecophysiology
- good statistical skills
- good communication skills and ability to work in a team
- interest in carrying out regular field work
- interest and ability to solve technical challenges related to instrument maintenance
- experience with eddy covariance data collection method (or flux chamber or leaf gas exchange measurements) and strong computer programming (Python, R) skills will be a strong advantage
- interest in contributing to the teaching of the BAI group

A valid driving license is required for travelling to the field site. German language skills are not required but would be advantageous. However, fluency in English is mandatory.

Information about the Institute of Landscape Ecology can be found here:
University of Münster
Institute of Landscape Ecology
Dr. Beate Keplin