InGOS

The ICOS RI seeks a Director of the Carbon Portal (DCP) for a full-time position. The position is initially for 5 years but the General Assembly can decide upon the extent of the duration. It is expected that the DCP will be selected by February 2014 and it is desirable that the applicant can start working as soon as possible after the decision has been taken. Initially, the position will be placed at Lund University and then transferred to the ICOS ERIC once the ERIC is in place. The physical location of the position is Lund University, Lund, Sweden.

Deadline for application 2 February 2014

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The Global Change Research Centre, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, seeks a postdoctoral research fellow or junior scientist with the following research focus: Interpretation of data measured at the Atmospheric Station Křešín u Pacova (Czech Republic) using atmospheric modelling. The main workload will be focused on the application and modification of existing models and development of new models, if necessary. Further, a complex interpretation of the atmospheric station measurement data will be asked. Additional tasks will comprise consultations of students, organizational work and networking with international colleagues.
We ask:
– A PhD degree in atmospheric sciences
– Theoretical and practical knowledge in atmospheric modeling (modeling of meteorological parameters, mixed layer modeling, atmospheric transport, chemical transport modeling, inversion modeling), application and modification of existing models, eventually development of new models
– Practice in working with datasets, statistics
– Computer skills at a level necessary for atmospheric modeling and data processing, programming
– Capability of independent scientific work including publishing papers in impact factor journals. Postdoc:
minimum one publication with main authorship in an impacted journal, junior: at least two more impacted publications (main or coauthorship)
– Participation in project (grants) submissions and realization of research projects
– Good English communication skills
– Team work
– Willingness to travel about once in two month to (predominantly) European countries
We offer:
– Work in a newly built promising team
– Creative scientific work, self-realization
– Use of data from a research infrastructure of international importance
– Cultivation of national and international cooperation
– Possibility of personal career and scientific growth
– Background of a strong and prestigious scientific institute
– Appropriate salary
– Institutional support of work-life balance and equal opportunities
You may send your application until 31 January 2014. A full-time position is offered, starting on 1 March 2014.
Your application including a structured scientific CV and motivation letter containing a review of scientific themes the applicant would like to cover (in English) and a diploma copy (not necessarily in English) is to be sent by email (Subject: AS POSTDOC/JUNIOR) to dvorska.a@czechglobe.cz or by post mail to:
RNDr. Alice Dvorská, Ph.D.
Global Change Research Centre AS CR, v.v.i.
Bělidla 4a
CZ – 603 00 Brno

The Integrated Carbon Observation System (ICOS) is a European distributed research infrastructure providing the long term observational data required to understand the global carbon cycle and regional greenhouse gas emissions. These observations feed in models that compute greenhouse gases (GHG) fluxes and their evolution in time.
LSCE plays a major role in ICOS, operating a large national atmospheric network and leading the Atmosphere Thematic Center (ATC). As part of the core mission of the ATC, this new permanent position requires competence in GHG measurement calibration and testing of new instruments. It is to start not before December 2013 and not after February 2013. In addition, the scientist hired will participate to several technology transfer projects involving European SMEs and industry in GHG metrology (e.g. Climate-KIC, Chaire BridGES).
This position encompasses tasks involving both metrology expertise, scientific publication using GHG data in peer reviewed journals and participation to the valorization of high precision know-how in GHG measurements. It includes the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Being in charge of the link to international WMO calibration scale ensuring accuracy of observations. Traceability to the international GHG scales of the Central Calibration Laboratory.
• Scientific exploitation of ICOS measurement especially methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O).
• Ensure that the Atmosphere Thematic Center of ICOS remains at the state of the art in GHG metrology.Tasks include 1) technology watch on new instruments 2) Design and implementation of tests to verify that measurements have the requested precision and accuracy for the ICOS network, 3) Develop and maintain international collaboration on the topic of calibration of GHG measurements, 4) Document and publish the results
• Training and supervision of technicians and students on the activities listed above.
• Participate to innovation projects with involving expertise on GHG metrology (e.g. Climate KIC) linking with the private sector, and involving the Chair Bridges.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in research on GHG in the atmosphere. Good publication record in peer reviewed journals.
• Knowledge and experience in GHG metrology (calibration, testing protocols) and in situ atmospheric measurement techniques (chromatography, laser spectroscopy) in particular for CH4 and N2O.
• Experience in animation/coordination of research projects, ability to link with industry to develop innovation projects with industry partners.
• Knowledge / contacts with European and international scientists on the topic of measurement and calibration of GHG.
• Excellent proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated ability for team work and capability in supervising technical personnel and / or students.

Place of work
CEA-Orme des Merisiers, LSCE, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette cedex, France

Applications:
Applications including CV, letter of motivation and the names of two reference persons should be sent to Leonard Rivier, leonard.rivier@lsce.ipsl.fr and Cecilia Garrec cecilia.garrec@lsce.ipsl.fr before November 13, 2013.

The Max‐Planck‐Institute for Biogeochemistry is opening a position as
Engineer of Stable Isotopes Laboratory to share the construction of this part of the ICOS‐ Flask‐ and Calibration Laboratory.
The construction of the ICOS Flask and Calibration Laboratory (FCL) is currently being started in Jena, Germany, within the scope of the ICOS‐Central Analytical Laboratory funded by the German Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF).
For this position an engineer will be searched who realizes the development and optimization of analytical systems for the precise measurement of stable isotopes from greenhouse gases in air samples and implements methods for automatic measurement and data processing. The establishment of automated data processing procedures will be conducted in close collaboration to the database development division of the FCL.
Successful candidates are post‐graduated in engineering technology with focus on physical engineering, construction of apparatus, electro‐technics, scientific tool building or comparable qualification. Furthermore a stated experience in setup and maintenance of scientific instruments is
necessary. Skills in mass spectrometric techniques and related sample preparation for stable isotope analysis are to the best advantage.
The position requires team spirit, personal engagement and the ability for creative approaches of technical realizations. It is assumed that the candidate is proficient in computer applications and programming (MS‐Office, MATLAB, LabVIEW, AutoCAD). Good English language skills are a must, working knowledge of German will prove beneficial.
The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply. The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
The position is open immediately. Initially, it is temporary within the scope of the funded project – with a likely continuation for the next funding period beyond 2015. The salary is according to the German federal pay scale.
For queries or to send the application in writing, including CV, contact:
Armin Jordan at the Max‐Planck‐Institute for Biogeochemistry (07745 Jena)
Tel.: +49 3641‐576403
Email: armin.jordan@bgc‐jena.mpg.de
To gather detailed information about technical aspects of the position and tasks please contact
Daniel Rzesanke (Tel.: +49 3641‐3107531, Email: daniel.rzesanke@bgc‐jena.mpg.de).