Research Associate for the Project “Quantifying Dynamical Regimes in the Ocean and the Atmosphere” (a part of the project “Energy transfer in the Atmosphere and Ocean” TRR181) § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG
Institution Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Earth System Sciences, Meteorological Institute
Salary level
Start date 01.01.2025, fixed until 30.06.2028 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline 30.09.2024
Scope of work full-time position suitable for part-time
Your responsibilities
Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.
The duties are defined by the project “L2: Quantifying Dynamical Regimes in the Ocean and the Atmosphere” which contributes to the German Science Foundation Transregional Collaborative Research Centre 181 "Energy Transfers in the Atmosphere and the Ocean” (DFG CRC 181, ). The postdoctoral position is located in the Atmospheric Dynamics and Predictability group,. The successful candidate will closely work with the senior group members and collaborators in the project partner institutes.
The focus of the postdoctoral project is on non-linear flow decomposition and on non-hydrostatic effects in high-resolution weather and climate models. Responsibilities include 1) analysis of atmospheric energy budget in the reanalysis data and models, 2) quantification of non-hydrostatic effects in km-scale models, and 3) dissemination of the results through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences.
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate.
A PhD degree in physical sciences is required, with preference for atmospheric sciences or meteorology. Other requirements include experience in carrying out and analyzing experiments with atmospheric or Earth system models of different complexity, advanced scientific programming skills, familiarity with running and coding numerical models of geophysical flows, capacity for teamwork, writing skills and publication record.
We offer
1. Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
2. Continuing education opportunities
3. University pensions
4. Attractive location
5. Flexible working hours
6. Work-life balance opportunities
7. Health management
8. Educational leave
9. 30 days of vacation per annum
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