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The researcher at the department of Hydrochemistry
Type of job: full-time
The researcher will be employed at the department of Hydrochemistry and Ecosystem Modelling which works in an interdisciplinary way while studying limnology of lakes and reservoir with a stress on biogeochemical processes within the whole catchment-lake ecosystem. Many activities are primarily related to long-term monitoring of aquatic ecosystems and implementation of the Water Framework Directive. Another focus area is the climate change and its potential effects on hydrology, water resources and water quality.
An important task of the position will be the development and application of models, describing hydrological and biogeochemical processes and their effects on biota and water quality in the runoff from catchments, reservoirs, and lakes. Climate change impacts are anticipated to raise new research needs in this scientific field. Our department has a deliberate goal to increase our competence in modeling and the position can in the long run be expanded to include coordination of the modeling team at the department. In addition to research activities, the participation in consultancy and management oriented projects related to management of water quality in reservoirs and other water resources is anticipated.
Qualifications
- Postdoc/Researcher with PhD degree or a corresponding proven research education/experience in limnology, processes in catchments, including hydrology (hydrological pathways) and the role of hydrology in relation to pollution fluxes and water quality
- Experience in the use and application of hydrological, hydrodynamics and water quality lake/reservoir models and/or downscaling of climate change scenarios to hydrological research questions
- Knowledge in programming is considered an advantage
Personal characteristics
- Good skills in English
- Ability to take initiatives and be creative in relation to the research tasks and ability to critically assess the possibilities and limitations in modelling for a given task
- Good communication skills and ability to cooperate
- Ability and interest in the development of project ideas and project applications
- Experience from project coordination or other related leader experience will be regarded as an advantage.
Biology Centre AS CR, Institute of Hydrobiology offers
- Good possibilities for individual development in an interdisciplinary team with a large national and international network
- Potential option to take part in university teaching
- A good working environment in a pleasant quarter of České Budějovice, a regional centre of South Bohemia
Salary
- Refers to valid categories of the Biology Centre AS CR according to qualification of the applicant.
Applications
Please send your application with CV and listing of education, working experience and publications via e-mail by the 25th July 2011
Take diplomas and letters of recommendation with you if invited to an interview, or submit them as an attachment along with the electronic application.
The selection procedure is planned in 25-29th July 2011; employment is possible from the 1st August 2011
Contact:
Marie Hloušková
E-mail:
marie.hlouskova@thsbp.cas.cz
Telephone:
387 775 003
Updated: 12.7.2011
