Scientific Assistant (PostDoc 100 %), Uni Gießen/Saudi Arabia: project "Technology for desalinated seawater use in agriculture"

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In the frame of the project "Technology for desalinated seawater use in agriculture", funded by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Saudi Arabia, we offer a position at the Institute of Landscape Ecology and Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Management, starting from as of now

1 Scientific Assistant (PostDoc 100 %) (project coordination, model coupling)

The position is limited to three years employment. In dependence of tariff conditions, salary is according to E13 collective agreement Hessen (TV-H).

Responsibilities: The PostDoc is responsible for the implementation of the various submodels and the overall model design of SPARE: WATER. She/He maintains contact with the Saudi Arabian partners and organizes the project. The willingness for multiple stays in Saudi Arabia is expected.

Requirements: You have completed a scientific university degree in one of the subjects of hydrology, geo-ecology, agronomy, environmental computer science, environmental science or related disciplines. For all positions designated modeling skills are required. We further expect GIS and programming skills (preferably Python, VB.net). You possess a PhD. Very good presentation and communication skills, willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team, and proficient English knowledge are required.

The Justus Liebig University Giessen is aiming for a higher proportion of women in science, so we ask qualified female scientists to apply. The Justus Liebig University sees itself as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are welcome. Handicapped people with equal qualification will be preferred.

Please send your application quoting the reference number 388/66980/09 with CV, certificates, letter of motivation, and references by September 6th, 2013 to PD Dr. Lutz Breuer, Institute of Landscape Ecology and Resources Management, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 26, 35392 Giessen, Germany. We ask applicants to submit copies only, as these will not be returned after completion of the procedure. - For electronic application, we ask you to send us all information in one PDF document. For more information about the project, please contact Dr. Lutz Breuer, lutz.breuer@umwelt.uni-giessen.de, phone ++49-641-9937395. For information about the institute, please visit: http://www.uni-giessen.de/cms/faculties/...set_language=en

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Von:

Lutz Breuer
lutz.breuer@umwelt.uni-giessen.de
Institute for Landscape Ecology and Resources Management
Gießen

Ansprechpartner: Lutz Breuer, lutz.breuer@umwelt.uni-giessen.de