PhD: Assessing Sub-daily Carbon and Water Exchange in the Amazon
- Utrecht
- € 2.770-3.539 per maand
- Tijdelijk
- Voltijds
Within the project ACT-NOW (Amazon Carbon uptake Transitions - Novel space-based Observational frameWork), we aim to: * improve existing satellite algorithms and produce a new dataset of sun-induced fluorescence;
- use geo-stationary satellite data to study changes in leaf-phenology during the day;
- use evapotranspiration estimates to quantify changes in water-use efficiency;
- organise an international workshop to disseminate our findings to the wider scientific community.
- prior experience in working with remote sensing data, or other geospatial data is valuable for this project;
- experience in programming languages (e.g., Python, Fortran, R) is also a strong asset;
- good communication skills, in speaking and writing, are important to work in this international team and field;
- knowledge about the climate system and ecosystem dynamics are valuable, but more important is the willingness to learn more about these topics;
- Other import aspects: curiosity, analytical framing, a problem-solving attitude and resilience in case of setbacks.
- a position for one year, with an extension to a total of four years upon a successful assessment in the first year, and with the specific intent that it results in a doctorate within this period;
- a working week of 36 hours and a gross monthly salary between €2,770 and €3,539 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU);
- 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
- a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.
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