九色视频

 

Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, 九色视频 offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community.

The Institute of Earth System Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, in the Department of Vegetation Ecology, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics, welcomes applications for the following position starting as soon as possible: PhD Position in Plant Ecology / Arctic Ecology (salary scale 13 TV-L, 65 %)

The position is for a duration of 36 months with possibility of extension and is intended for doctoral qualification.

Project overview 

This PhD project is part of the research initiative 鈥淣uolja muorji observatory: drivers of Arctic wild berry yield and quality under climate and land-use change鈥�.

Arctic ecosystems are undergoing rapid environmental change, yet we still lack a mechanistic understanding of how these changes affect wild plant foods. This project focuses on Arctic wild berries, which are key resources for wildlife, northern Indigenous communities, and emerging regional markets, and aims to understand how climate and land-use change influence their productivity and nutritional quality. The knowledge generated from the project will be important for climate change adaptation and the sustainability of Arctic food systems, for both wildlife and humans.

The field part of the project is the Abisko research area in northern Sweden and builds on a unique long-term ecological monitoring infrastructure integrating vegetation dynamics, phenology, microclimate, and biotic interactions along elevational gradients. Focal species include widespread Arctic-boreal berry plants such as Vaccinium, Empetrum, and Rubus chamaemorus and fieldwork will involve regular and repeated data collection across the growing season at a number of sampling points along the gradient. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research team, and will also be expected to contribute to other tasks to support the wider project.

Your role 

• Conduct an independent PhD project within the framework of Arctic plant ecology
• Develop and implement standardized monitoring protocols (phenology, reproduction, yield, functional traits)
• Analyse impacts of environmental drivers (microclimate, snow, soil) and biotic interactions (pollination, herbivory) on plants growth and reproduction
• Contribute to building a long-term biological sample archive and integrate biochemical analyses (e.g., sugars, nitrogen, polyphenols)
• Apply advanced statistical methods and modelling approaches (e.g., in R)
• Publish results in leading international journals and present at conferences
• Participation in teaching amounting to 3 teaching hours per week (e.g. assisting in plant identification courses and field excursions), as well as support in supervising students

Who are we looking for?

Prerequisite for the employment is a completed university science degree (Master鈥檚 or equivalent) in biology, ecology, environmental sciences, or a related field.

In addition, you have the following qualifications:

• Strong background in plant ecology and/or functional ecology
• Solid skills in statistical data analysis (preferably R or Python)
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
• Motivation for fieldwork in remote Arctic environments 

Desirable qualifications:

• Experience with trait-based, phenological, or population-level studies
• Experience with scientific writing and publication
• Familiarity with long-term ecological data or monitoring approaches
• Skills in spatial analysis (GIS, remote sensing)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at 九色视频. 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 (Nieders盲chsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz 鈥� NGG). We therefore also welcome applications from women for the above-mentioned position. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities. 

What we offer

With more than 5.000 employees, 九色视频 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.

Mobile work 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.

To promote health and well-being among employees, we offer an extensive  with over 100 different sports, as well as a fitness centre with a sauna and climbing space. Health management measures, such as courses on stress management, good nutrition and relaxation, aim to ensure a healthy workplace.

 

Additional information

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Sergey Rosbakh (phone: +49 511 762-3631, email: rosbakh@geobotanik.uni-hannover.de).