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Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community.

The Institute of Earth System Sciences, Physical Geography and Landscape Ecology Section, research group Digital Landscape Ecology, welcomes applications for the follwing position to start at the earliest possible date: Research Staff (PhD Position) in the field: digital landscape ecology, global change and urban pollen monitoring (salary scale 13 TV-L, 65 %)

The position is limited to 3 years.

Your role 

The aim of the research is to study the impacts of global change (climate change, urbanization, biodiversity loss, etc.) on pollen concentration and spatio-temporal pollen distribution in urban areas, particularly at the local level in urban parks. 

In this context, you will:

• Conduct primary data collection by measuring pollen concentrations and environmental factors (e.g., air temperature, humidity)
• Maintain measurement stations (pollen measurement stations, environmental monitoring stations) and organize pollen counting with external experts
• Statistically analyze and spatially model primary and secondary data (e.g., remote sensing data, land cover data),
• Discuss data and results with external partners (e.g., German Pollen Information Service, Charité Berlin, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ of Vienna, iDiv Leipzig)
• Write scientific publications, which together will form the basis of your cumulative dissertation
• Disseminate research results, including presentations at national and international scientific conferences
• Work closely with supervisors and colleagues as a team member of the "Digital Landscape Ecology" research group
• Have access to interdisciplinary training opportunities
• Support the preparation and delivery of teaching activities

Who are we looking for?

A successful candidate with:

• A university level Master’s degree in geography, landscape ecology, environmental sciences, geoecology, or related fields
• Solid knowledge in handling and analyzing measurement and remote sensing data using common statistical software and geographic information systems (R; ArcGIS Pro)
• Very good command of German and English skills (at least level B2 according to the Common European Framework of References for Languages), both written and spoken
• A high interest in scientific work, writing research articles, and publishing, as well as an independent and flexible working style, team spirit, and reliability

Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ. Our goal is to tap into individual potential and open up possibilities. We therefore welcome applications from anyone interested in the position, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

We strive towards a balanced and diverse workforce and a reduction in under-representation in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz – NGG). We therefore also welcome applications from women for the above-mentioned position. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities. 

Why join us?

With more than 5.000 employees, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is one of the largest and most attractive employers in the Hannover region. We offer a vibrant interdisciplinary and international working environment, and promote personal and professional development ranging from subject-related skills to leadership and languages.

Part-time employment as well as remote work (mobile work, work from home) can be arranged upon request. We support employees with , through services such as back-up childcare, childcare during school holidays, and parent-child offices, as well as providing individual advice regarding family responsibilities and caring for dependants.

 

Additional information

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Nadja Kabisch (email: nadja.kabisch@phygeo.uni-hannover.de).