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The Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH is an independent research institute located in Bremen. Its 150 staff members work towards the mission to provide a scientific basis for the protection and sustainable use of tropical coastal ecosystems by conducting research, capacity development and consulting activities. With its inter- and transdisciplinary approach to the study of tropical coastal systems, ZMT combines natural and social sciences and sets the agenda for coastal research cooperation between Germany and more than 45 partner countries. ZMT is member of the Leibniz Association.
The strategic extension of ZMT entitled ‘Modelling socio-economic dimensions across Tropical Coastal Ecosystems and the Earth System - TropEcS’ aims to link the existing research capacities of ZMT in the fields of socioeconomics, marine ecology, physical oceanography and biogeochemistry with Earth System modelling. The overarching goal is to better understand and predict the impacts of global change on tropical coasts and to assess consequences of changes along tropical coasts for the Earth System. The strategic extension is integrated into the interdisciplinary Programme Areas of ZMT. It will enhance ZMT’s modelling capabilities, contributing to its overall research programme and strategy.
To support the implementation of this strategic expansion, we are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral personality as
(Reference number: 6-STB-Koordination)
This position includes both science management tasks - in close cooperation with the new scientists to be recruited at ZMT as part of TropEcS - and own scientific work in the context of the STB. For this position, you should bring interest and experience in both areas, along with enthusiasm for designing and implementing new structures in the environment of an interdisciplinary and international research institute and have an effective, solution-oriented and engaging communication style.
Tasks:
Tasks in science management:
Own scientific work in the field of modelling:
During the initial phase of TropEcS, this position will be strongly characterized by coordinative tasks in science management. In the further course of time, it is expected that a larger proportion of the position can be used for own scientific work.
Requirements:
Professional skills
Personal skills
We offer:
ZMT is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with a migration background are welcome. Persons with severe disabilities are given special consideration if they have the same professional and personal qualifications. ZMT values diversity and pursues the goal of providing equal opportunity, which incorporates gender neutrality (gn). We will be happy to accept your documents without a photo.
The position is to be filled full-time. It is suitable for part-time work. The contract for this position will be limited until 31 December 2028 with a strong determination to make it permanent. Salary will be paid according to the German TV-L (EG 13). Employment is starting at the earliest convenience. Please send your complete documents - including a letter of reference, a short management plan and an outline of possible scientific work on this position - by email (quoting the reference number “6-STB-Koordination” and as a single pdf) by 21 February 2025 to Ms. Carina Seemann, e-mail: bewerbung@leibniz-zmt.de. For further information please contact PD Dr. Tim Rixen (tim.rixen@leibniz-zmt.de). The approved application of the STB TropEcS can be made available on request.
Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH, Fahrenheitstraße 6, 28359 Bremen.
ZMT creates a scientific basis for the protection and sustainable use of these tropical coastal ecosystems.
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