Project assistant for the integration of development branches of LPJ-GUESS - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Work duties

The staff member will be expected to integrate and test various development branches of the ecosystem model LPJ-GUESS, with a particular focus on developments relating to the daily allocation of carbon and nitrogen in the model. Exact details of work plans will be agreed in discussion with the supervisors. The staff member will be expected to communicate and collaborate with staff in Lund and at KIT in Garmisch, Germany. The task is central to the development of the LPJ-GUESS infrastructure.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor and Master's degrees in quantiative science and especially biogeophysical science.

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• At least 4 months of experience working actively with the LPJ-GUESS model, including development, testing, debugging, performing site and regional simulations, and performing sensitivity experiments.
• Skills in computer programming with C++ and Matlab or Python.

Other merits

• Application of new developments to the LPJ-GUESS model to explore scientific questions.
• Evidence of ability to execute research independently and act upon own initiative.
• Strong organisational skills, including ability and willingness to contribute to community activities.
• Emphasis will be placed on academic achievements as evidence of emerging independence as a researcher and the ability to communicate in scientific and outreach contexts.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to the potential to develop an independent research career in the future, collaboration skills, 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

Fixed-term employment at 100% of full time for a period of 6 months. Preferred starting date, 1st September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• an application letter detailing your motivation and suitability for this position (no more than one page),
• résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
• contact information of at least two references,
• copy of certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.

Welcome to apply!