Two Research Positions in GREENCYCLES II Project @ Postdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Germany- Subject: Land use, Biofuels, and Global Biogeochemistry

Description: An Experienced Researcher (PhD) to investigate the effects of the growing demand for land from the production of food crops and biofuels and its influence on the coupled Earth system, in particular the biogeochemical responses and their climatic consequences. This includes the development of a parameterisation of biofuel crops for the dynamic vegetation model LPJmL and the global land and water use model MAgPIE. The successful candidate will actively participate in network-wide workshops and training events.
 Deadline: 1 July 2011
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