University of Münster

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Fully Funded Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship
Duration: 2 years
Location: University of Münster, Germany

Join the Biosphere-Atmosphere Interaction Research Group at the Institute of Landscape Ecology, Department of Geosciences, University of Münster, through Germany's most prestigious postdoctoral fellowship program. The proposed project will focus on quantifying greenhouse gas fluxes in the city of Münster, contributing to a better understanding of greenhouse gas dynamics in urban environments.

Requirements for this position:

• A PhD degree in environmental sciences, atmospheric or climate science, hydrology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Eddy covariance measurements of greenhouse gas fluxes
  • Mechanistic modelling
• Successful candidates will be nominated as international talents. Applicants should therefore demonstrate an outstanding academic profile.
• Eligibility is limited to those who have neither studied nor worked in Germany previously.
• The program aims to increase the representation of women in science, thus applications are invited exclusively from female candidates.

Application process: send a cover letter, CV including list of publications, and contacts of 2 references, in a single PDF document to Prof. Mana Gharun mana.gharun@uni-muenster.de
(other formats will not be considered)

Application deadline: 30 November 2026

Starting date: 1 April 2027 (can be negotiated)