A position in climatology within the Terrestrial Ecosystem Analysis group of physical geography is available from Department of Geography and Geology.

The research group focusses on quantifying cycling of water, carbon and nutrients in terrestrial ecosystems and exchange processes between atmosphere, surface and soil. Our current research profile deals with dynamic processes in both natural and anthropogenic systems. The Arctic perspective is currently our main focus but research has been undertaken across the globe from tropical, Danish, Arctic to Antarctic systems over the last decade.

Qualifications

The ideal profile for the position will be able to cover the topics of scaling of fluxes of water, carbon and energy from observational data at plot scale to region using ecosystem modelling and down scaling from satellite or grid data. A capacity to work across different geographical latitudes and link surface process understanding to landscape elements is considered an asset.

The successful candidates will have responsibility for courses in basic climatology and ecosystem modelling and participate in the teaching of bachelor and master courses within topics of earth system science, surface water and energy cycle and basic surface climatology. Ability to attract students at master and PhD level is considered an essential part of being a successful associated professor at the department.

A strong scientific track record in flux observation/modelling or surface water balance, with the ability to attract funding is essential.

Further information

For further information, please contact Professor Bo Elberling (be@geo.ku.dk; tel. +45 35 32 25 20).

Salary and conditions of employment

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (perst.dk/Service%20Menu/Love%20regler%20og%20aftaler/Circular/2012/~/media/Circular/2012/013-12.ashx). While negotiation for salary supplement is possible, the starting salary is currently up to DKK441,149 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK75,437).

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY ONLINE below. Please note that the materials that should be considered in the assessment must be attached the application form you will find under APPLY ONLINE.

Please include in the following order:

• Curriculum vitae (with applicants e-mail address & telephone number)
• Description (max. 5 pages) of current and proposed research including its relation to other research at the Department
• Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications (see guidelines here)
• Full contact details (Name, address, telephone & email) of 2 professional references
• Complete publication list indicating max. 5 papers particularly relevant to the application
• Reprints of the 5 particularly relevant papers

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

The deadline for applications is September 16, 2012. Applications or supplementary material received thereafter will not be considered. Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0373.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field. The teaching, managerial, out-reach, and innovative qualifications of applicants will also be considered.

Further procedure:

• Applicants will be notified of the composition of the assessment committee
• Applicants must provide supplementary documentation if requested by the committee
• Applicants may be summoned for an interview and/or requested to give a trial lecture
• Each applicant will receive that part of the assessment relating to him/herself