PhD position - Influence of interfaces in solid state Lithium-Ion Batteries their performance

 Nowadays, Lithium-Ion batteries are inevitable in our daily life. But still, safety hazards remain an issue and incidents of burning electric vehicles and laptops are reported. The main reason for this is the usage of inflammable organic liquid electrolytes. Solid state electrolytes provide the option to increase not only the safety, but also the long term stability and energy density.

The challenge in solid state batteries are the interfaces, as a solid-solid contact is more difficult to maintain during cycling. The interfaces are exposed to mechanical stress but also chemical reactions and diffusion may occur.

In the framework of the US-German project „Interfaces and Interphases in Rechargeable Li Based Batteries: Cathode/Solid Electrolyte – Phase 2 " (CatSE²) the influence of “internal” (grain boundaries) and “external” (Solid Electrolyte – Cathode) interfaces on the ionic conductivity should be evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and the correlation to microscopic investigations including diffraction to evaluate the local crystallographic structure and spectroscopic techniques for local chemical analysis (Energy dispersive X-ray Spectrocops (EDS) and Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy (EELS)). If possible microscopic impedance of selected interfaces will reveal, how the structure and chemistry at the interfaces influences the ion transfer. The analysis of pristine and cycled cells should reveal the origin for the degradation of the electrochemical performance and yield to the development of more powerful solid state batteries.

Your tasks:

• Preparation of samples for electrochemical and electron microscopic investigations
  
• Electrochemical Impedance spectroscopy (EIS) on macroscopic scale
  
• Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy (SEM and TEM) of solid state electrolytes and the Cathode-Solid Electrolyte Interface
  
• Local chemical analysis by Energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDS)
  
• Electrochemical Impedance spectroscopy (EIS) on microscopic scale
  
• Evaluation and Interpretation of the data
  
• Presentation of activities and successes in internal meetings, public presentations and scientific publications

Your Profile:

• Masters degree in physics, material science or chemistry
  
• Basic knowledge of electron microscopy and crystallography
  
• Practical skills and the will for working in the lab
  
• Independent and reliable style of working
  
• Excellent ability to cooperate and work in a team
  
• Fluent command of written and spoken English
  
• Sufficient knowledge of German to write German texts (e.g. project reports)

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• A highly motivated working group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe’s largest research establishments
  
• Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure
  
• Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
  
• Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisor
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

The employment of doctoral researchers at Jülich is governed by a doctoral contract, which usually has a term of three years. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application by 25.10.2022

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PhD position - Applied hydrologic sciences

 The BMBF funded OrganoRice project aims to support the production of organically produced rice in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Therefore, an interdisciplinary team analyses the current state of the economic, social, and environmental conditions, monitors changes during the transition from conventional to organic rice production and will provide recommendation for future planning.

The successful candidate will analyze pesticide residues in irrigation water and paddy rice fields in the landscape to provide information about the current pesticide background and will monitor pesticide concentrations in soil and water after transition to organic rice production.

• Prepare and perform regular soil and water sampling campaign in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam
  
• Develop appropriate extraction methods for the pesticides from soil samples
  
• Screen the extracts and water samples on pesticide residues using LC-MSMS
  
• Perform sorption and degradation experiments for selected pesticides
  
• Help to provide recommends for farmers, stakeholders and policy makers to establish organic rice production in the Mekong delta of Vietnam
  
• Contribute to an international research team, publish in international journals and present results at international conferences

Your Profile:

• University degree in either geosciences, agriculture, or chemistry
  
• Experience in laboratory work
  
• Knowledge in the areas of hydrology, pesticide research, soil sciences
  
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary team across institutes, very good communication and organizational skills
  
• Very good command of the English language
  
• Willingness to travel to Vietnam and to perform field work
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Vibrant international and interdisciplinary work environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated between the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen
  
• Attendance at national and international conferences and workshops
  
• Possibility for further scientific and technical training through international experts
  
• An exceptional research infrastructure
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

The employment of doctoral researchers at Jülich is governed by a doctoral contract, which usually has a term of three years. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application by 15.11.2022

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PhD position - Non-destructive detection of nitrate in soils

 The work will be conducted in the project “Non-invasive sensing of soil state variables and root zones for the use in root-soil models (SoilRootRadar)”. Within this project, we aim at developing new methods for quantifying nitrate (NO3-) content of soils non-destructively using a unique combination of techniques.

You will work in a team with other PhD students of the same and other related projects. Your tasks in detail:

• In the first stage of the project, you will conduct laboratory experiments and test different methods to modify NO3- so that it can be detected non-destructively.
  
• In the second stage, you will test the most suitable, newly developed method in the field.
  
• Finally, you will integrate this method in an autonomous robotic system that analyses soil for different N compounds.

Your Profile:

• MSc degree in chemistry, environmental sciences, bio- or geosciences, or similar subjects
  
• Knowledge of soil sciences
  
• Experimental skills, ideally laboratory and field experience
  
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary team
  
• Very good communication and organizational skills
  
• Very good command of the English language
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Competent and interdisciplinary working environment, as well as an excellent framework in the areas of experiments and modelling.
  
• Vibrant international work environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated between the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen
  
• Attendance at national and international conferences and workshops
  
• Possibility for further scientific and technical training through international experts
  
• Exceptional research infrastructure
  
• Information on employment as a PhD student at Forschungszentrum Jülich can be found here http://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

The employment of doctoral researchers at Jülich is governed by a doctoral contract, which usually has a term of three years. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible.

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Master thesis – Investigation of redox stability of a solid oxide cell stacks based on acoustic emission method

 In the department "Electrochemical Process and System Technologies" of IEK-9, research and development activities in the field of solid oxide cells (SOCs) focuses primarily on optimizing the performance and lifetime of stacks and systems for various applications. SOCs are electrochemical energy converters with a solid oxide ceramic electrolyte, which are typically operated at high temperatures and can achieve very high efficiencies. When operated as a fuel cell (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell: SOFC), electrolysis (Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell: SOEC) or co-electrolysis, or even in reversible mode (reversible Solid Oxide Cell: rSOC), the SOC offers great potential for defossilization of a wide range of applications. In order to exploit this potential in the future, it is necessary to improve the competitiveness of SOCs by increasing performance, reducing degradation and minimizing manufacturing costs.

One challenge that restricts the lifetime of SOC is the stability of the fuel electrode during redox cycling (reduction-oxidation). For instance, during an unintentional fuel supply cut, high fuel utilization operation or in case of a leakage, the nickel-based fuel electrode can be subjected to oxygen and the nickel catalyst can undergo a reduction-oxidation process, which might inflict irreversible damage to the cell. Within the scope of this master thesis, the damage of SOC stacks by repeated reoxidation-reduction cycles will be investigated based on modeling and simulation. Among other things, current-voltage characteristics as well as measurement results of accompanying electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and an acoustic emission measurement will be evaluated and taken into account.

Your tasks include:

• Literature review on acoustic emission and redox stability of SOCs
  
• Investigation of acoustic wave propagation in different stack components and the transmission behaviour at the interfaces using numerical or analytical methods
  
• Experimental investigation of cell damage caused by redox cycling
  
• Evaluation of measurement data of acoustic emission and electrochemical characterizations
  
• Documentation of the work and the results within the framework of the master`s thesis

Your Profile:

• Ongoing master studies in mechanical engineering, physics, material science or related field
  
• Experience with modelling and simulation is required, preferably with MATLAB
  
• Knowledge of non-destructive testing is a great advantage, especially in structural mechanics and elastic wave in solid materials
  
• Knowledge of fuel cell and/or electrolyser is desirable
  
• Motivated and independent way of working
  
• Good communication and writing skills in German and English

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented themes
  
• Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
  
• An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
  
• Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
  
• Qualified support through your scientific colleagues
  
• The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
  
• Flexible working hours as well as a reasonable remuneration
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin.

A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application by 26.10.2022

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Postdoc in Systems Neuroscience / Computational Neurology

 In comparison to sensory, cognitive, or affective-emotional systems, the motor system’s output is directly quantifiable and comparable across species. When studying the neural mechanisms underlying motor control, behavioral readouts across species offer the potential to overcome one grand challenge in neuroscience: bridging the gap between molecular, cellular, and systems levels.

Importantly, the motor system is affected in many, if not all, neurological and psychiatric disorders. Hence, a more comprehensive understanding of the motor system will further our understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying neurological and psychiatric disorders. Likewise, neuropsychiatric diseases allow novel insights into the motor system’s (dys-)function and testing models of motor control.
The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative research center (CRC1451; https://www.crc1451.uni-koeln.de), located at the University of Cologne that brings together neuroscientists investigating neural processes underlying motor control on these different levels in animals and humans, in both health and neuropsychiatric diseases.

This includes:

• Being part of the Project INF of the CRC1451: Data Management for Computational Modeling (https://www.crc1451.uni-koeln.de/index.php/inf/). Within this project they will be responsible for the development of data-driven, cross-species computational models of motor control which shall be based on the data collected in the individual and central projects of the CRC1451. The rich data collection contains behavioral and kinematic data of humans and mice (locomotion); fMRI, EEG and TMS data from healthy subjects and patients (with stroke, Alzheimers’ or Parkinsons’ disease as well as tic disorders) as well as electrophysiological recordings from mice.
  
• Presentation and publication of the results
  
• Interaction with team members and collaborators from Psychology, Medicine, Biology and Computational Neuroscience
  
• Participation in the CRC1451 events

Your Profile:

• Completed study (Master) in Computer Science, Computational Neuroscience, Physics, Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering
  
• Outstanding doctoral degree in one of the above disciplines
  
• Significant programming skills (preferably in Matlab or Python)
  
• Strong, long-standing experience in data-driven computational modeling
  
• Keen interest in understanding the motor system
  
• Proven scientific achievements as evidenced by publications in international, peer-reviewed journals
  
• Interest in combining basic research and translational research on patients
  
• Good command of English
  
• High social competence and organizational talent
  
• High motivation

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• A stimulating, collaborative, and international research environment
  
• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Extensive company health management
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin.

A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application by 2.11.2022

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Research Scientist / Post-Doc - Applied hydrological sciences

 Your Job:

• Implement and apply physically based and conceptual hydrological models that continuously merged with precipitation ensembles and hydrologic observations
  
• Generate large ensembles for probabilistic discharge nowcasting and improve data assimilation technologies
  
• Develop a methodology for evaluating the quality of precipitation products to be used in flood forecasting
  
• Contribute to an international research team, publish in international journals and present results at international conferences
  

Your Profile:

• Masters and subsequent PhD degree in either geosciences (e.g. meteorology, hydrology), computer science, physics, civil engineering, applied mathematics or a related field
  
• Experience in hydrological modeling, data analysis and HPC
  
• Knowledge in data assimilation is a clear advantage
  
• Programming skills with Python, R, Fortran or C/C++
  
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary team across institutes
  
• very good communication and organizational skills
  
• Good publication record
  
• Very good command of the English language
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Vibrant international and interdisciplinary work environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated between the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen
  
• An exceptional research infrastructure
  
• Attendance at national and international conferences and workshops
  
• Possibility for further scientific and technical training through international experts
  
• A comprehensive further training programme, including language courses
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible.

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PhD position - Nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems

 In a current project we are aiming to model a forest ecosystem based on long-term and experimental data. In general, nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems includes nutrient inputs (litter production and decomposition, atmospheric deposition, weathering of primary minerals), nutrient uptake and storage in vegetation, changes of nutrient speciation, and nutrient export (leaching from soil, gaseous transfers, export by erosion). We will therefore develop a holistic model able to cope with the water and nutrient fluxes, storage and release of C, N, and P, and forest growth. The new model will be an extension of AgroC, developed in IBG-3, to simulate forest stands. Additionally, we aim at investigating the contribution of colloidal transport of elements in nutrient cycling as this is still scarcely explored and not covered by modeling. Understanding controls of colloid transport, especially after major events like heavy rain, is elementary to integrate particle transport into numerical modeling, which in turn is indispensable for describing and predicting elemental fluxes of critical nutrients in ecosystems.

Your specific tasks will be:

• Setting-up of a column series for colloid transport under saturated conditions
  
• Analyzing natural colloid size and composition of forest soils
  
• Determining the source strength of colloids under varying climatic conditions in column experiments
  
• Developing a source strength matrix for different soil types used for modeling
  

Your Profile:

• Master degree in agricultural or environmental sciences or any related natural science
  
• Lab experience in treatment and analysis of environmental samples like soils, plants or other
  
• Ability to cooperate in an interdisciplinary and international team
  
• Strong English writing and communication as well as organization skills
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Working in an interdisciplinary environment as well as excellent facilities for experimental and numerical simulation studies
  
• Opportunities of being part of the national and international scientific community. PhD-candidates are encouraged to attend international conferences
  
• Possibility for further scientific and technical training through international experts
  
• An exceptional research infrastructure
  
• Special services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g., through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  

The employment of doctoral researchers at Jülich is governed by a doctoral contract, which usually has a term of three years. Pay is in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60% of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible.

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PhD position - Nutrient cycling and transport modelling in terrestrial ecosystems

 In a current project we are aiming to model a forest ecosystem based on long-term and experimental data. In general, nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems includes nutrient inputs (litter production and decomposition, atmospheric deposition, weathering of primary minerals), nutrient uptake and storage in vegetation, changes of nutrient speciation, and nutrient export (leaching from soil, gaseous transfers, export by erosion). We will therefore develop a holistic model able to cope with the water and nutrient fluxes, storage and release of C, N, and P, and forest growth. The new model will be an extension of AgroC, developed in IBG-3, to simulate forest stands. Additionally, we aim at investigating the contribution of colloidal transport of elements in nutrient cycling as this is still scarcely explored and not covered by modeling. Understanding controls of colloid transport, especially after major events like heavy rain, is elementary to integrate particle transport into numerical modeling, which in turn is indispensable for describing and predicting elemental fluxes of critical nutrients in ecosystems.

Your specific tasks will be:

• Support of the finalization and run-in of a fully automated column experimental station
  
• Labeling of natural colloids with stable isotopes
  
• Determining the colloid transport in forest soils in undisturbed soil columns
  
• Modeling of colloid source transport using the HYDRUS-1D software
  

Your Profile:

• Master degree in agricultural or environmental sciences or any related natural science
  
• Lab experience in treatment and analysis of environmental samples like soils, plants, or similar
  
• Ability to cooperate in an interdisciplinary and international team
  
• Strong English writing and communication as well as organization skills
  
• First experience in the use of HYDRUS-1D or comparable models would be welcome
  
• Basic knowledge of a programming language (Matlab, R, or Phyton) would be welcome
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Working in an interdisciplinary environment as well as excellent facilities for experimental and numerical simulation studies
  
• Opportunities of being part of the national and international scientific community. PhD-candidates are encouraged to attend international conferences
  
• Possibility for further scientific and technical training through international experts
  
• An exceptional research infrastructure
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g., through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  

The employment of doctoral researchers at Jülich is governed by a doctoral contract, which usually has a term of three years. Pay is in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60% of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible.

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PhD position - Ecosystem functioning simulations

 In a current project we are aiming to model a forest ecosystem based on long-term and experimental data. In general, nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems includes nutrient inputs (litter production and decomposition, atmospheric deposition, weathering of primary minerals), nutrient uptake and storage in vegetation, changes of nutrient speciation, and nutrient export (leaching from soil, gaseous transfers). We will therefore develop a holistic model able to cope with the water and nutrient fluxes, storage and release of C, N, and P, and forest growth. The new model will be an extension of AgroC, developed in IBG-3, to simulate forest stands.

Your specific tasks will be:

• Support in the integration of a forest growth component into the existing AgroC model
  
• Data mining for existing data from different sampling campaigns of our experimental forest site
  
• Testing and validation of the new forest growth module on existing data

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree in environmental sciences, hydrology or any related natural science
  
• First experience in the use of hydrological and/or crop models
  
• Basic knowledge of a programming language (Matlab, R, or Phyton)
  
• Ability to cooperate in an interdisciplinary and international team
  
• Strong English writing and communication as well as organization skills

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Working in an interdisciplinary environment as well as excellent facilities for experimental and numerical simulation studies
  
• Opportunities of being part of the national and international scientific community. PhD-candidates are encouraged to attend international conferences
  
• Possibility for further scientific and technical training through international experts
  
• An exceptional research infrastructure
  
• Special services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g., through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  

The employment of doctoral researchers at Jülich is governed by a doctoral contract, which usually has a term of three years. Pay is in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60% of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible.

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Project Manager in the field of climate change mitigation (Negative Emission Technologies)

 Within this exciting job you support the scientific coordinator of the research project DACStorE - “A Comprehensive Approach to Harnessing the Innovation Potential of Direct Air Capture and Storage for Reaching CO2-Neutrality”. Its goal is to support a successful ramp-up of DACS technology. Besides of conducting science bidirectional exchange with stakeholders who can realize the ramp-up is highly important to reach the project’s goal. The ‘DACStorE-Transformation Hub’ is established to facilitate the needed exchange at the interface of science and the stakeholders. Become an active force in establishing and growing this important network!

Within the project the „Helmholtz Research School for Negative Emission Technologies“ is founded. Its goal is to optimally prepare young researchers for the interdisciplinary scientific tasks around negative emission technologies. This is achieved by providing a combination of excellent teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industrial insights. With your work you can actively shape the school’s direction and this way greatly contribute to its success. Your tasks in detail:

• Supporting the scientific coordinator of the project with regards to project management including support at technical interface
  
• Assistance in the systematic development and establishment of the ‘DACStorE-Tranformation Hub’ as a central network for negative emission technologies within Germany
  
• Administrative coordination of the „Helmholtz Research School for Negative Emission Technologies“
  
• Conceptualization, Organization and coordination of innovative analog, hybrid and web-based events for researchers, partners from industry, politics, and the broad society
  
• Active support in the development of communication strategies as well as their implementation in concrete measures (e.g., social media, homepage, logo, newsletter, attendance at fairs)

Your Profile:

• University degree in physics, chemistry or process engineering, ideally with a PhD
  
• Experience in project and event management
  
• Interest in design and layout
  
• Fun while working at the interface with a lot of different insights and perspectives
  
• Interest in further developing different topic besides of the projects research focus (e.g., diversity in recruiting, technology transfer, building up a network)
  
• Highly independent and proactive way of working with high quality standards
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  

Please feel free to apply for the position even though you do not have all the required skills and knowledge. We may be able to teach you missing skills during your onboarding.

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We are looking forward to a motivated colleague, who wants to find way to greenhouse gas-neutrality with us. We offer:

• Employment with one of Germany`s top 10 employers according to Glassdoor
  
• An exciting and diverse range of tasks in an innovative field
  
• Participation in an exciting consortium project with top-class partner institutions as a perfect place to start a career in scientific management
  
• Various trainings are offered for personal and professional advancement
  
• Best conditions for successful work in home office
  
• Ideal conditions for compatibility of work and private life as well as a family friendly corporate policy
  
• 30 days of annual leave as well as an arrangement for bridging days (e.g., between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible.

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