The division “Bio-Geo-Chemical Processes” of the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research / Atmospheric Environmental Research (KIT/IMKIFU) at Campus Alpin in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, invites applications for a postdorctoral researcher (m/f/d).

Your tasks include:

• prepare input datasets and scenario studies for intensive forest monitoring plots of Germany
• calibrate, evaluate and adapt (e.g. vegetation parameters, vegetation-soil interaction, competition between vegetation classes) the process-based LandscapeDNDC model (https://ldndc.imk.ifu.kit.edu)
• apply LandscapeDNDC at the site scale retrosepctively and in future scenario studies
• interpret and discuss model results in close collaboration with the project partners.

You have:

• a university degree (PhD) in environmental sciences, forestry, geoecology, physics, chemistry or any related field
• sound programming skills (C/C++, Fortran, SVN, Git. Python, R, Bash)
• expierence in forest ecosystem modeling
• unterstanding of biogeochemical carbon and nitrogen cycles in plant-soil systems
• english language proficiency and ability to write scientific publications
• strong communication and teamwork skills