POSTDOC POSITION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

The Institute of Soil Ecology of the GSF-National Research Center for
Environment and Health, Neuherberg near Munich, Germany, is searching
candidates for a position connected with a research project in
environmental sciences.

The project „Evaluation of land use regarding soil functions in
consideration of heterogeneity in soil and landscape“ is part of a HGF
research program on “Soil organic matter and microbial diversity as
parameters controlling important soil functions”and is based on data
from a research program on agro-ecosystems in an agricultural landscape
near Munich  (Forschungsverbund Agraroekosysteme Muenchen FAM).

Project aims are the development and application of a carbon and
nitrogen turnover and water flow/solute transport model. Simulation
results will contribute to provide a data base for improved landuse
management by elaborating site specific fertilization schemes (precision
farming). The newly developed algorithms will be implemented into an
existing code for the simulation of terrestrial ecosystems (soil,
vegetation, atmosphere) which is written in C++.

The position is available since July 2001 and has a term of two years
till end of June  2003.

The ideal candidate has a degree in soil science, applied physics or
applied mathematics/scientific computing. He/She should have good
knowledge of  the computer language C or C++, should be familiar with
the use of ANSI-C compilers and have strong interest in modelling
variably saturated transport in porous media. Knowledge of the German
language is not expected and only advantageous as far as everyday life
is concerned.

Salary is according to the German BAT IIa tariff. It depends on age and
family status. (A 30 year old unmarried person receives about DEM 78,000
/ US$ 36,000 gross payment per annum.)

Candidates which are interested in this position should contact me as
soon as possible, and provide their CV and a description of their
scientific background and interests.

Dr. Eckart Priesack
GSF Institute of Soil Ecology                    Tel.:  +49 89 3187 3354

P.O.Box 1129                                          Fax.:  +49 89 3187
3376
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Germany