The DFG Research Center / Cluster of Excellence "The Ocean in the Earth System" (MARUM) at the University of Bremen, Germany, aims at unraveling the significance of the oceans within the frame-work of global change, quantifies interactions between the marine geosphere and biosphere, and provides information for a sustainable use of the ocean.

With this announcement, up to two MARUM Fellowship awards are being offered. We seek enthu-siastic and dynamic individuals with a demonstrated record in interdisciplinary marine research. Spe-cific interests of MARUM are directed towards the understanding of (1) the role of the ocean in the climate system using especially paleoclimatological information in combination with Earth-system modeling, (2) geosphere-biosphere interactions, including gas and fluid seepage, life in extreme environments,,as well as microbe-mineral interactions, and (3) sediment dynamics, including the stability of ocean margins and sediment-dynamics in coastal and shelf-sea areas (see www.marum.de for further information). MARUM Fellows are expected to develop their own research program within the scientific framework provided by MARUM. The Fellows will be integrated in a stimulating and supportive environment that provides ideal conditions for scientific growth.

Successful candidates should have received a PhD within the last five years in geosciences or a related field. Fellowships are initially limited to a term of two years and will start as soon as possible. After a successful evaluation a prolongation by one year is possible. Salary and benefits are linked to the German employee scale TVL. International candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Applications should include CV, list of publications, research proposal and completed application form (available from www.marum.de/Jobs.html). In addition, two letters of recommendation should be submitted by the referees directly to MARUM.

Applications, letters of recommendation and inquiries should be send electronically to Michael Schulz (mschulz@marum.de). Deadline for submitting applications is June 5, 2009.

As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply.

In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification priority will be given to disabled persons.