Dear All, A new international Masters of Science in Earth System Dynamics and Evolution will provide training in Earth system science and science diplomacy, with an emphasis on inter- and transdisciplinary research. The program is funded by the Elite Network of Bavaria and is a collaboration between Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), where the program is based, and the University of Bayreuth (UBT). We are seeking six post docs for up to five years each to support this initiative. Postdocs in the cohort will undertake independent projects in Earth system science and/or science diplomacy in collaboration with a project leader (details below), while also working together on joint teaching initiatives related to the overarching research theme. Postdocs will be mentored and encouraged to pursue their own research ideas. Applicants are expected to apply for research grants, and should show willingness to conduct independent research and pursue a habilitation. A habilitation is an additional degree that can be obtained in Germany, which recognises excellence in research and teaching - it requires engaging in a range of tasks that are relevant to a career in academic research (e.g., publishing, grant writing, teaching, curriculum development, student supervision). At the Department of Geography and Geosciences at FAU and the Bayreuth Centre for Ecology and Environmental Research (BayCEER) climate research is a key focal point. Our work encompasses a broad spectrum: from reconstructing geochemical cycles and characterising biodiversity crises in deep time, to studying water and weather systems over recent decades, to future projections, with remote sensing, climate modeling, and biodiversity modeling. The Science Diplomacy Lab at FAU is a new initiative that aims to support training and research linking Earth system science to science policy and diplomacy. More information about the application process can be found here: https://fau-earth-system-science.github.io/index.html Best wishes, Barbara -- Dr. Barbara I. Kleine-Marshall Professor of Geochemistry of ore deposits GeoZentrum Nordbayern Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Schlossgarten 5 91054 Erlangen Germany