For additional information on this micropalaeontological position
available at the AWI Research Unit Potsdam, please see their web site
at:
http://www.awi-potsdam.de or http://www.awi-bremerhaven.de
The Alfred Wegener Institute
Foundation for Polar and Marine Research,
Bremerhaven, Germany
is seeking an experienced micropalaeontologist for the periglacial
working group of the AWI Research Unit Potsdam.
CLOSING DATE: 31 December 2001
The position involves micropalaeontological investigations in sediments
of polar lakes as well as in permafrost sequences, recovered mostly from
Siberia. Emphasis is put on the estimation of diatom distributions and
on the use and application of transfer functions in order to reconstruct
the palaeo-environmental conditions in lakes and their catchments as
well as the surrounding permafrost regions.
Applicants should by qualified in micropalaeontology of lacustrine
diatom assemblages and in palaeolimnology. Experience in diatoms of
polar and subpolar lacustrine sediments would be desirable.
The Alfred Wegener Institute offers a social and health package
according to German Federal laws (BAT-IIa/Ost).
Requirements are physical suitability and readiness to take part in
expeditions to polar regions.
The AWI seeks to increase the number of women scientists and therefore
strongly encourages women to apply. Persons with disabilities and equal
qualifications will be favoured.
Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae with photo, list of
publications, certificates, statement on professional activities not
later than 31 December 2001 to:
Stiftung Alfred-Wegener-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforschung
Forschungsstelle Potsdam
Telegrafenberg A43
D-14473 Potsdam
GERMANY
For additional information,
see: http://www.awi-potsdam.de and/or
http://www.awi-bremerhaven.de