Research Associate for the “International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling” (IMPRS-ESM) § 28 Subsection 1 HmbHG
Institution Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Cooperation with the International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling
Salary level
Start date Spring 2025, or individually set, the initial fixed term is three years. (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline 15.09.2024
Scope of work part-time
Weekly hours 65 % of standard work hours per week
The International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling (IMPRS-ESM) offers a structured, interdisciplinary and international program for PhD students. The main focus of our program is to enhance our understanding of Earth system processes and dynamics and our predictive capabilities for them. The IMPRS-ESM is a joint venture of the Max Planck Institute of Meteorolgy and the University of Hamburg.
Why join the IMPRS-ESM?
1. Interdisciplinary focus: We address the processes and dynamics of the Earth system at different temporal and spatial scales to improve predictive capability.
2. Comprehensive education: Enjoy numerous opportunities for scientific training, skills development, and problem solving.
3. Diverse research areas: Work on numerical models, analyzing large data sets, statistical methods, and more in a unique scientific environment.
Your responsibilities
Research associates will be expected primarily to teach and conduct research. The research associate will also have the opportunity to pursue further academic qualifications, in particular a doctoral dissertation. At least one-third of set working hours will be made available for the research associate’s own academic work.
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field.
We seek applicants with an excellent academic background. You hold (or are about to complete) an MSc degree or equivalent in physics, geophysical sciences (incl. meteorology and oceanography), ecology, mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics, political science, or related areas. You need to be passionate about research in the Earth System and motivated to conduct rigorous scientific work over the full degree period.
We offer
4. Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
5. Continuing education opportunities
6. University pensions
7. Attractive location
8. Flexible working hours
9. Work-life balance opportunities
10. Health management, EGYM Wellpass
11. Educational leave
12. 30 days of vacation per annum
13. a range of PhD positions in the
14. excellent research facilities
15. cross-disciplinary research in a vibrant, international scientific environment
16. first class supervision and mentorship by a team of internationally renowned experts
17. outstanding training in your scientific subject and transferable skills (in English)
18. a 3-year employment contract based on the German federal pay agreement
University of Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.
The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M) is a multidisciplinary center for climate and Earth system research located in Hamburg, Germany. It is one of the premier climate science research institutes in the world. Located in the heart of one of Europe’s most livable and vibrant cities, it provides a highly international and interdisciplinary environment to conduct scientific research as well as access to state-of-the-art scientific facilities. You are interested in climate research? !
Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.