University of Bern is looking for a Postdoc in marine biogeochemical modelling

There is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position within marine biogeochemical modelling at the Geophysical Institute and the University of Bergen.

About the Position

The position is associated with the Horizon Europe projects TipESM and OceanICU (https://ocean-icu.eu). TipESM will explore tipping points, their driving processes, and their impacts using the latest generation of Earth System Models. Within the TipESM project, the successful applicant will analyse physical and biogeochemical tipping points in the global ocean, their downstream effects on carbon uptake, oxygen content, and nutrient availability, and their impacts on marine ecosystems. OceanICU will further increase our knowledge on the role of the ocean in the global carbon cycle, focusing in particular on the functioning of the biological carbon pump, with the aim to develop practical management tools. Within the OceanICU project, the candidate will conduct a meta study to assess the ocean carbon pumps in the context of glacial-interglacial change and how the role of biology has changed with time, and thereby providing a baseline for modelling studies of how changes in the ocean carbon sequestration mechanisms altered atmospheric CO2.

Employment Details

• The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. 

Candidate Requirements

• Applicants must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within marine biogeochemistry, oceanography, or related topics, and must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded. 
• A thorough understanding of regional- to large-scale ocean biogeochemistry, in particular of carbon cycle processes, dynamics of oxygen and nutrient cycles, is required. 
• Expertise in scientific scripting, programming, and data analysis (e.g., Python, Matlab, R) is required. 
• Knowledge of paleoceanography or paleoclimatology is an advantage. 
• Experience with Linux clusters, running Earth System Models, and handling CMIP data is an advantage. 
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and have the ability to cooperate with others. 
• Applicants must have excellent skills in oral and written English.
• Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates. 

Application Process

Application must include:

• a brief account of your research interests and motivation for applying for the position. 
• a summary of your skills with respect to the qualifications listed above. 
• the names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor from the PhD programme. 
• CV 
• transcripts and diplomas and official confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted 
• relevant certificates/references 
• list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list) 
• publications (as applicable)

For further details about the position, please contact: Dr. Friederike Fröb, Geophysical Institute, friederike.frob@uib.no 

Deadline for applications: October 3rd, 2024.

Download and read the full job description and how to apply here.