PhD Universitat Leipzig

14 Funded Positions for Doctoral Researchers

• Fixed term of 4 years (until 2028)

• 75 % of a full time position (each position)

• Planned remuneration: salary group 13 TV-L

Job Summary:

Leipzig University is starting a new research training group on the Economics of Connected Natural Commons: Atmosphere and Biodiversity (ECO-N). The Research project will interdisciplinary research on how to sustainably use and conserve natural commons such as biodiverse forests, fertile soils, regional climate, or clean urban air with a rigorous course program providing disciplinary and interdisciplinary competencies

Requirements:

Strong interest in sustainable use and conservation of natural commons

Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, meteorology, biology or related field.

Profound knowledge in quantitative research methods ( statistics, econometrics, modeling)

Fluent in English.

Team orientation and openness for interdisciplinary and international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Quantitative research on sustainable use of specific natural commons as part of an interdisciplinary team

• Writing and publishing of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals; presentation of own research at national and international conferences

• Participation in the disciplinary doctoral programmes (in Economics, Meteorology or Integrative Biodiversity Research), and in the advanced training modules of the research training group

• Contributing to the doctoral seminars and events of the research training group

• Opportunity of contributing to synthesis working groups as part of the research training group.

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Universität Leipzig: 14 Doctoral Researchers (m/f/d) for the DFG Research Training Group ECO-N (uni-leipzig.de)

University of New Mexico Webster Lab Job Opportunity

Job Summary:

The Webster Lab seeks applications for 2 Research Scientist position with a focus on data management and project coordination to support their project on Quantifying Ecosystem exports across Space and Time (QUEST). The project will address hydrologic and biogeochemical change in headwater stream networks. Our approach integrates hydrologic modeling with complementary hydrologic and biogeochemical observations within five watersheds across the United States' cross-continental aridity gradient.

Requirements:

We are looking for a motivated and organized person with a background (MS degree preferred) in ecology, data analytics, biogeochemistry, and/or hydrology to join our team.

This multi-institutional research program is led by the Webster Lad but spans five states (NM, NV, AL, AR, NH) and seven institutions including collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Responsibilities:

• Collating and managing data with version-controlled programmatic workflows in R and/or Python, including large volumes of high-frequency sensor data, model outputs, and analytical chemistry data.

• Working with investigators to design and deliver data products to open access repositories; and training participants to track and quality control data.

• Interest in participating in project coordination, methods development, and occasional field work is desired.

• Expertise in environmental sensor data, hydrologic modeling, and/or geospatial data is required.

Location:

This position will be based at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. Partial but not fully remote work options can be considered for exceptional candidates.

Start Date:

The position will start in Winter/Spring 2024 (flexible) and will be hired on a one-year contract, with the expectation of renewal for additional years pending satisfactory performance.

The position's online application is open and applications will be reviewed starting Jan 15, 2024.

Apply here:

https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/27802?c=unm&referralToken=d5EFuqUeSE6kXs8qWZX1Kw

Applied Science and Engagement Specialist

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY

Job Summary:

The Applied Science and Engagement Specialist is a new position focused on providing decision support to agricultural stakeholders, including farmers, ranchers, government agencies, and non-profit representatives. The Applied Science and Engagement Specialist will work as part of a team to deliver decision support tools that lead to the adoption of sustainable agriculture land management practices and will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful conservation work in Southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon.

Requirements:

• A minimum of Master's or equivalent degree, or Bachelor's or equivalent degree, plus at least 2 years of post-bachelor's work experience in a role that is similar to that of a Research Assistant.

• a strong foundation in applied environmental science, excellent science communications skills, and a strong desire to use their skills to influence on-the-ground environmental management decisions towards sustainable land use practices.

Responsibilities:

• Adaptation to climate change using “climate-smart” agricultural practices, including beaver rewilding and other mesic restoration strategies (for example, see https://youtu.be/I1mD5FEoRCk)

• Implementing systematic farmland preservation strategies to protect the highest priority agricultural lands from urban and exurban development (for example, see https://www.boisestate.edu/hes/projects/farmlandloss/).

Apply here:

Boise State University - Details - Applied Science and Engagement Specialist