Junior Professor, Microclimatology/Phytoclimatology

• Europe

Application extended until November, 15th 2009!

The Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) has recently been founded by the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung, the Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, and additional partners. It is funded by the Federal State of Hesse through its Initiative for the Development of Scientific and Economic Excellence (LOEWE). It has strong interactions with the Goethe-University, the Research Institute Senckenberg, and other research institutions in the Rhine-Main area and offers an international, multidisciplinary and dynamic work environment. The mission of the Centre is to carry out internationally outstanding research on the interactions of biodiversity and climate change at the organism level. The research field E „Data and Modeling“ invites applications for the position of a

Junior-Professor (W1), Microclimatology/Phytoclimatology

The applicant should conduct an active research program related to land-atmosphere interaction, in particular to the atmospheric boundary layer, land surface, and/or canopy processes. The excellent young scientist will be expected to develop mathematical methods and enhance numerical models to study the role of the terrestrial biosphere in the climate system in close cooperation with dynamic vegetation and climate modelers.

Acquisition of external funds is expected and essential. The candidate will be involved in university teaching. Excellent lab facilities will be provided within the frame of the LOEWE centre. The position is for a period of min. three and max. six years with a starting date as soon as possible.

The designated salary for the position is based on “W1” on the German university scale or equivalent. Goethe University is an equal opportunity employer which implies that applications from women are specifically encouraged. For further information regarding the general conditions for professorship appointments, please see: http://www.uni-frankfurt.de/aktuelles/ausschreibung/professuren/index.html.

Applicants must meet the requirements for a university junior professor at the Goethe University, Frankfurt. Applications, including a statement of current and future research interests, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and the names of three references should be sent before Novemeber, 15th 2009 to Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. V. Mosbrugger, Scientific Coordinator Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Senckenberganlage 25, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Ref. #E02). Email to recruiting@senckenberg.de.

For enquiries about the position and the contract conditions please write to Prof. Dr. B. Ahrens: Bodo.Ahrens@iau.uni-frankfurt.de.