Postdoctoral Researcher Positions: Modeling the biological pump (2 years)
Universität Bern
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:17 June 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join the University of Bern's Division of Climate- and Environmental Physics. Exciting research opportunities await in marine biogeochemistry!
Tasks
- Develop models simulating zooplankton dynamics in changing climates.
- Analyze and compare model outputs with observational datasets.
- Publish findings and engage in teaching and outreach activities.
Skills
- PhD in marine biogeochemistry, oceanography, or related fields required.
- Strong background in numerical modeling and data analysis.
- Excellent communication skills and teamwork ability essential.
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The Division of Climate- and Environmental Physics at the Physics Institute, University of Bern, invites applications for two Postdoctoral Researcher positions to
investigate zooplankton dynamics and marine particle fluxes under past, present and
future conditions in marine biogeochemistry models.
This research aims to advance our understanding of how global warming will affect the
biological pump, a critical component of the ocean's carbon cycle and climate regulation.
The successful candidate will develop and apply state-of-the-art models to simulate the
biological pump under past, present and future conditions, integrating observational data, in particular BGC-Argo observations, and laboratory results.
Responsibilities
Develop models to simulate the marine particle flux under past, present and future climate scenarios, and/or to simulate zooplankton seasonal migration.
Analyze model output and compare results with observational datasets, in particular BGC-Argo data.
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
Contribute to the Division's teaching and outreach activities.
Be a kind, supportive, and engaged member of our team-we value not only scientific excellence but also friendship, collaborations and mutual respect within our group.
Your Profile
A completed PhD in marine biogeochemistry, oceanography, climate science, environmental physics, or a related discipline.
Strong background in numerical modeling, preferably with experience in marine biogeochemical or physical oceanographic models.
Proven expertise in data analysis (e.g., Python or similar).
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
We Offer
Application
Please submit a cover letter detailing your motivation and qualifications (2 pages max), a CV, a publication list, and contact details of at least two references via email to E-Mail schreiben. The first round of applications will be reviewed at the end of July. The position will remain open until filled. The earliest possible start date is October 2025.
Bern, June 2025
For further information, please contact:
Prof. Charlotte Laufkötter, E-Mail schreiben
