Reference Number
11115
The PostDoc position is one of three in a cluster hire. It is embedded in the Helmholtz long-term environmental observatory network TERENO and the EU-funded regional project ArboKlim, carried out by the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in close collaboration with local partners. \n
ArboKlim investigates the impacts of climate change on tree vitality, mechanical stability, and associated risks in and around the UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of Potsdam, Germany. To improve the understanding of tree responses to increasing frequency and intensities of weather extremes, the project integrates monitoring of eco-hydrological and seismic signals with physical and chemical signatures preserved in tree rings. The goal of ArboKlim is to develop scientifically robust indicators and practical tools that support risk assessment, vegetation management, and the long-term resilience of culturally and socially important green spaces under climate change.\u00a0 \n
Your responsibilities: \n
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1. Conduct tree-ring sampling campaigns, carry out tree-ring analyses (ring width, stable isotopes, wood anatomy & chemistry), guide and train technical staff \n
2. Analyse and interpret time series of environmental monitoring data, and physical\/ chemical parameters from tree rings \n
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