Senior Scientist - Biogeochemical Modelling - WG Earth System Modelling

Senior Scientist - Biogeochemical Modelling - WG Earth System Modelling

ZMT - Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research

Bremen, Germany

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the integration of an ocean biogeochemistry model within ZMTs evolving modelling framework. The position will work in close connection with the ecological models developed through TropEcS. For this, applicants should have experience in numerical modelling of marine biogeochemical processes. While this position will mainly focus on model development and integration, experience in the laboratory and on expeditions is welcome, since our aim is to strengthen laboratory and field work alongside modelling to improve the assessment of effects of climate drivers such as warming, acidification, and oxygen depletion on ecosystem function, the carbon cycle, and the climate, based on experimentally collected data, and to reconcile these findings with modelling approaches.

Your tasks:

• Setting up an interdisciplinary working group on biogeochemical modelling, integrating empirical data with process-based mechanistic models;
• Investigate the role of microbial transformations and their coupling to the carbon and oxygen cycles;
• Collaborate within PA2 and with other ZMT Programme Areas and international partners, contributing to cross-disciplinary projects;
• Integrate the developed bio-geochemical modelling framework into the TropEcS modelling system;
• Publish in leading international journals, secure competitive external funding, and represent ZMT in relevant scientific forums.

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in mathematics, physics, or equivalent numerical disciplines;
• Postdoctoral experience and a strong track record in developing differential equation-based models with applications in marine plankton ecosystems, nitrogen cycle and relevant microbial and biogeochemical processes;
• Excellent peer-reviewed publication record in high-impact journals on topics related to the modelling of ocean biogeochemical processes such as nitrogen fixation, primary production, or nutrient cycling in marine environments;
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, manage complex projects, and supervise students;
• Demonstrated success in acquiring competitive third-party funding;
• Commitment to collaborative research with in-house teams and tropical partners;
• Excellent communication skills in English.