Summary
The Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry invites applications for a PhD position focused on hybrid modelling to study carbon and water fluxes between ecosystems and the atmosphere as part of the GENAI-X project.
PhD Candidate in Hybrid Modelling for Ecosystem-Atmosphere Carbon & Water Fluxes, Jena, Germany
Designation
PhD Candidate (m/f/d)
Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Earth System Sciences, Microbiology, Ecology |
| Location | Jena, Germany |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in quantitative discipline or related fields |
| Duration | 3-year fixed-term position |
| Start Date | June 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 9, 2026 |
Research Area
- Hybrid and data-driven approaches to understand ecosystem dynamics and improve model generalizability for carbon and water fluxes.
Location
- Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, Jena, Germany.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in:
- Earth system/environmental sciences
- Engineering
- Physics
- Mathematics/Statistics
- Computer/Data Science
- Geoinformatics
- Geoecology
- Proficient in programming (Julia, Python, MATLAB)
- Experience with time series and/or geospatial data is desirable.
Description
The successful candidate will:
- Develop hybrid models (process-based and deep learning) for ecosystem flux dynamics.
- Create models robust to climate variability and extremes.
- Integrate various Earth observation data for model training and evaluation.
- Publish and present results within an interdisciplinary research network.
This role offers a lucrative opportunity to contribute to significant research in climate change while working in a collaborative environment supported by a diverse team.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following documents in a single PDF file (max. 10 MB) via email:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of two references
Email applications to: bewerbung@bgc-jena.mpg.de
Reference number: 02/2026
Address for postal applications:
Max-Planck-Institut für Biogeochemie
Personalbüro: Kennwort “Doktorand”
Hans-Knöll-Straße 10
07745 Jena
Germany
Last Date to Apply
- April 9, 2026
This opportunity is particularly encouraged for women, underrepresented groups, and candidates with disabilities. The Max Planck Society is committed to diversity and equality in the workplace.
