The Faculty of Physics and Earth System Sciences, Institute of Earth System Science and Remote Sensing, is seeking to fill the following position as soon as possible:
Research Assistant (m/f/d)
compensation
fixed-term contract
Scope
beginning
*according to the qualification planning
Founded in 1409, the University of Leipzig is one of the largest, research-intensive and leading medical universities in Germany. With around 30,000 students and more than 5,000 employees in 14 faculties, it shapes life in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Leipzig. The University of Leipzig offers a dynamic and international working environment as well as attractive and diverse job opportunities in research, teaching, transfer, infrastructure and administration.
The newly established group “Land-Atmosphere Interactions” at the Institute of Earth System Science and Remote Sensing investigates the function of the biosphere in controlling the exchange of carbon, water and energy between the atmosphere and the land surface, as well as the climate-biosphere feedbacks resulting from these interactions. Specific topics include the links between climate change, variability and extremes, as well as vegetation dynamics, ecosystem disturbances and resilience, and impacts of land use and
management. We are looking for a creative and motivated PhD student working on land-atmosphere interactions , remote sensing, biodiversity and/or links with society .
WE OFFER
- a modern workplace and attractive working conditions (mobile work)
- flexible working hours and the compatibility of family and career
- targeted personnel development in all phases of your professional life with further training opportunities
- a company pension plan
- a discounted local public transport ticket (e.g. the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket)
TASKS
- own scientific qualification (doctorate)
- Developing your own research in the desired field in collaboration with the members of the team; we strive for creativity and excellence in research
- Supporting the integration of the new group into the larger Leipzig research area through participation in interdisciplinary collaboration with other groups at the university and/or with external partners
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Completed university degree (e.g. Master’s degree) in meteorology, earth system science, physical geography or a comparable field
- Basic knowledge of the interactions between land and atmosphere
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Julia or R
- Experience in the analysis of remote sensing data and/or vegetation modeling
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with the group
- Willingness to work in a highly interdisciplinary and international environment
- previous research experience (e.g. as a research assistant, conference presentations) is an advantage
- excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
Please send your application documents with the usual documents, quoting the reference number 260/2024, by January 15, 2025 to: University of Leipzig, Faculty of Physics and Earth System Sciences, Dean Professor Dr. Marius Grundmann, Linnéstraße 5, 04103 Leipzig. You can also send your application in a PDF file by email to dekan@physik.uni-leipzig.de . Please note that risks to confidentiality and unauthorized access by third parties cannot be ruled out when communicating via unencrypted email.
Your application documents will not be returned, please only submit copies. Interview costs will not be covered.
Research, teaching, transfer, infrastructure and administration require a variety of perspectives. The university is therefore committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome your application, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, cultural and social background, age or sexual orientation.
If you are equally qualified, people with severe disabilities or those who are equivalent to them under SGB IX will be given priority. If you have any questions about accessibility or support needs during this application process, please contact the representative of severely disabled people at the University of Leipzig at schwerbehindertenvertretung@uni-leipzig.de .
