2024 PhD Scholarship In Nutrient Exchange, Bremerhaven [Study In Germany]

PhD Position: Nutrient Exchange: We invite motivated candidates to apply for a PhD position focused on investigating nutrient exchange across Fram Strait and its implications for the Arctic Ocean’s wider nutrient budget. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in a research project that aims to deepen our understanding of nutrient temporal variability and its connection to the Central Arctic, within the context of climate change.

SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE:

Key Details Information
Position PhD in Nutrient Exchange across Fram Strait
Location Bremerhaven, Germany
Application Deadline 30 August 2024
Expected Starting Date 1 December 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter
Duration 3 years
Eligibility Master’s degree in relevant fields (oceanography, physics, mathematics, chemistry, engineering)
Skills Required Computing skills, familiarity with Python/Matlab, English proficiency (B2-C1 level)
Responsibilities Research, data acquisition, data analysis, collaboration, presentations, publishing results
Application Documents Motivation letter, CV, certificates, two references
Salary According to Collective Agreement for Public Service (TVöD Bund), up to salary level 13 (66%)

Fact About The Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)

  1. Interdisciplinary Focus: AWI excels in integrating climate science, geoscience, and biological sciences, promoting collaborative research across disciplines.
  2. Global Collaboration: Researchers engage with international experts, enhancing the global impact of their work.
  3. Cutting-Edge Research: The institute conducts pioneering studies on climate change effects, including nutrient dynamics in the Arctic Ocean.
  4. Comprehensive Support: AWI provides extensive training and support through its POLMAR postgraduate program, ensuring a rich educational experience.

Dynamic Work Environment: Flexible hours and a commitment to work-life balance foster a supportive atmosphere for researchers.

Eligibility For 2024 PhD Scholarship In Nutrient Exchange, Bremerhaven

  • Master’s level degree (e.g. MSc) or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. oceanography, physics, mathematics, chemistry, engineering).
  • Strong computing skills and familiarity with at least one high-level programming language (e.g. Python or Matlab); experience working in a Unix-like computing environment advantageous.
  • Desire and willingness to work independently and in a team, within a dynamic physical-chemical-biological interdisciplinary environment.
  • Background in nutrient and carbon biogeochemistry is ideal, but not a must, as long as you are interested and keen to learn about these topics.
  • Competence in the English language, both written and spoken (as reference, the equivalent of B2-C1 level or above is ideal).

Description For 2024 PhD Scholarship In Nutrient Exchange, Bremerhaven

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

  • Conducting research to achieve the project’s goals
  • Participating in (a) research cruise(s) and data acquisition at sea (biogeochemistry)
  • Processing, documenting and analysing oceanographic data
  • Collaborating with project partners to integrate physical and biogeochemical data
  • Presenting research ideas/results at seminars, in discussion groups, and/or at conferences, as appropriate
  • Publishing the results in peer-reviewed journals

How To Apply For 2024 PhD Scholarship In Nutrient Exchange, Bremerhaven

Interested individuals are required to submit the following documents by 30th August 2024:

  1. A letter of motivation
  2. A CV and copies of relevant certificates (master’s degree; training)
  3. Two letters of recommendation or the contact information of two references

Applications are accepted via electronic submission only.

Last Date for Apply: 30th August 2024