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Within the newly-funded project HYDRACENE at the MARUM, University of Bremen, and the Alfred-Wegener-Institute, Bremerhaven, opportunities exist for a Postdoctoral Researcher and a Ph.D. student in the fields of compound-specific isotope analyses in paleo-climate research and paleo-climate modeling, respectively.

The new project “A new hydrogen-isotope approach to understand North African monsoon changes in the Holocene (HYDRACENE)” funded in the framework of the DFG Priority program ‘INTERDYNAMIK’ aims at investigating the hydrological cycle of North-West Africa during abrupt climate changes in the Holocene by continental hydrologic reconstructions using compound-specific hydrogen isotope analyses and atmospheric isotope modeling. Within this interdisciplinary project, opportunities exist for a postdoctoral researcher and a Ph.D. student.

The 2-year position for an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher in the field of Organic and Isotope Geochemistry and Paleo-Climatology is located at MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, Bremen, Germany. The postdoctoral researcher will reconstruct continental hydrologic changes based on compound-specific hydrogen isotopes in plant lipids from high-resolution marine sediment cores. Linkages to oceanic climate changes will be examined by reconstructing ocean temperatures. In close collaboration with paleo-climate modelers detailed data-model comparison will be conducted.
The full job advertisement can be found at http://www.marum.de/en/Page6079.html#Section31262.


The Ph.D. position for a highly motivated student with interest/background in the field of Earth System Modeling and Paleo-Climatology is available at the AWI – Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven, Germany. The PhD candidate will perform simulations of Holocene climate evolution (hydrologic cycle, water isotopes, surface temperatures) using a state-of-the-art Earth System Model. The aim is the identification of forcing mechanisms responsible for climatic changes observed in newly derived proxy records. The successful applicant will be part of the Paleoclimate Dynamics Research Group which has a lively, active and international atmosphere.

Further information can be found at http://www.awi.de/en/research/research_divisions/climate_science/paleoclimate_dynamics/.

Requirements for postdoctoral researcher:
- Ph.D. in geosciences, chemistry, biology or related fields
- Hands-on experience in isotopic analyses of various sample materials
- Knowledge of atmospheric and biological isotope fractionation processes and experience in organic geochemical methods are a benefit
- Interest in Paleo-Climatology and Paleo-Climate modeling

Requirements for Ph.D. student:
- Academic qualification comparable to a German Diploma degree (e.g., a Master's degree including a written thesis) in a related discipline
- Proficiency in English (oral and written)
- Experience/interest in programming (preferably Fortran 90)

Starting date for both positions is January 2010 (negotiable). Duration of the postdoctoral research position is 24 months; the Ph.D. position will be funded for 36 months. An extension of the postdoctoral project by one year is intended.
Salary and benefits will be according to the German employee scale TV-L 13 (postdoctoral researcher) and TV-L 13/2 (Ph.D. student).

Applications should include a CV, copies of relevant documents, publications if applicable, a statement describing research interests and experience, and contact information for two referees (postdoctoral researcher position only). Please only provide copies, as documents cannot be returned and will be destroyed after the application process.

The University of Bremen and AWI aim at an increase of the number of women in the scientific staff and therefore encourage women to apply.

In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification priority will be given to disabled persons.

Application review begins October 10, 2009; the positions are open until filled. Applications and enquiries for the postdoctoral position should be directed to Dr. Enno Schefuß, preferentially by email ( Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spam bots, pelo que o JavaScript terá de estar activado para que possa visualizar o endereço de e-mail ).

Applications and enquiries for the Ph.D. position should be directed to Dr. Martin Werner, preferentially by email ( Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spam bots, pelo que o JavaScript terá de estar activado para que possa visualizar o endereço de e-mail ).

Dr. Enno Schefuß
MARUM – Center of Marine Environmental Sciences at the University of Bremen
Leobener Straße, D-28359 Bremen, Germany

Dr. Martin Werner
Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar- and Marine Research
Division Climate Science | Paleoclimate Dynamics
Bussestr. 24, D-27570 Bremerhaven, Germany