Project Assistant in Geobiosphere Science - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project assistant in “Modelling Arctic plant root dynamics for permafrost-affected ecosystems”

Work duties
This position is for a project assistant to carry out a literature review on Arctic plant root traits and their relationship with climate change, which will be used for process-based modelling of ecosystem processes with a focus on improved understanding of field manipulation results. Data assimilation with remote sensing-based products will be applied for the developed process-based model for upscaling of ecosystem responses to climate change.

The project assistent to be hired will be guided by the project team. Previous experience working on ecosystem modelling, data assimilation, and soil mapping is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Earth system science or environmental science, or other displines or interdisplinary research relevant to physical geography and ecosystem science.
• Documented research expertise through the quality of their thesis and publications.
• Having the knowledge of ecosystem modelling.
• Programming using matlab, R or Python.
• Fluent English is a requirement.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to i.e. good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the administrative work within the unit/department, as well as contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a 12-month temporary employment on 100% starting from the 1st of January, 2022 or according to agreement.
Contact person: Wenxin Zhang, Wenxin.zhang@nateko.lu.se

Instructions on how to apply
Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).