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About us
The Cluster of Excellence is a joint project of the Universities of Bremen and Oldenburg and a consortium of five partner institutions: Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research, Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research, Constructor University and the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg – Institute for Advanced Study.
Your tasks
Funded by the German Excellence Strategy, the cluster quantifies exchange processes at the ocean floor and investigates their role in the Earth system. The cluster’s research portfolio consists of projects that (i) decipher the processes that control the transport of biogenic particles to the ocean floor under changing climate conditions, (ii) balance the transfer of carbon and other elements between the ocean floor and seawater, (iii) investigate how ecosystems on the ocean floor react to environmental changes and (iv) develop scenarios for a “warmer world” from climate archives on the ocean floor with the help of climate models.
Further information about the Cluster of Excellence can be found at https://theoceanfloor.de.
The postdoctoral fellows are invited to develop their own research project aligned with the research portfolio of the Cluster. In line with the project’s direction and infrastructural requirements, the fellows will be associated with the research groups of matching principal investigators and/or key researchers (see above website). We encourage fellow applicants to suggest new ideas and/or new methodological approaches that could advance our existing research program. The selection of the fellows will be made in a two-step process. After an initial screening of the applications, shortlisted candidates will be brought in contact with matching scientific members of the Cluster to exchange information that facilitates further development of their project proposal. The project will then be presented during an interview.
Along these central research topics, the Cluster offers a structured training for early career researchers in an interdisciplinary framework of marine biogeochemistry, marine geosciences, marine (micro)biology and (paleo)climatology. The cluster offers a versatile program in which researchers can strengthen their professional competence and develop their personal skills. The program offers rich opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration across different disciplines of marine sciences. Further details on the training program can be found at https://theoceanfloor.de/en/The-Ocean-Floor/ECR-support.html. Ocean Floor Fellows will have the opportunity to contribute to the tailored training program of the Cluster.
Your profile
- A completed scientific university degree (Master’s, university diploma) in the natural sciences, mathematics or engineering
- A completed doctoral degree in the natural sciences, mathematics or engineering.
- A track record in marine or environmental research, demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications in international journals, and/or an outstanding PhD thesis.
- Research interests aligned with the major objectives of the Cluster.
- Enjoy working in a diverse and interdisciplinary atmosphere and very good English language skills.
- Interest in participating in seagoing expeditions and in collaborating with international partners of the Cluster.
We offer
- A secure salary and statutory health and social insurance.
- In the Cluster of Excellence, Ocean Floor Fellows are mentored by a team of experienced scientists and benefit from a large international network of researchers.
- We offer flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely. In addition, 30 days of vacation are standard.
- Our health management offers you, e.g., discounted company fitness programs, as well as internal health-promoting offers (e.g. health courses).
- Easy access to your workplace by public transport or bicycle.
Our standards
The University of Oldenburg is dedicated to increase the percentage of female employees in the field of science. Therefore, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance to § 21 Section 3 NHG, female candidates with equal qualifications will be preferentially considered. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference in case of equal qualification.
Contact
It is recommended to contact the cluster spokesperson Prof. Heiko Pälike (speaker-exc-oceanfloor@uni-bremen.de) for further information.
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