Scientist/PostDoc in Climate Change and Earth System Modelling

Reference code: 50106336_2 – 2023/KS 10
Commencement date: as soon as possible
Work location: Geesthacht
Application deadline: November 15th, 2023

The Institute of Coastal Systems at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon in Geesthacht, near Hamburg, Germany, invites applications for a position in the field of climate change and Earth System Modelling. The position is initially for one year, with the prospect of extension subject to Phase II funding for a further 3 years.

The position is part of the project CoastalFutures (Scenarios to Promote Sustainable Futures of Contested Marine Areas) that forms part of the German DAM Research mission "Protection and Sustainable Use of Marine Spaces". The project develops, simulates and explores future human use scenarios and triggered impacts in the North and Baltic Sea and their estuaries, and explores existing protection measures and new management options together with stakeholders from maritime management and industry. CoastalFutures concentrates on climate impacts and anticipated manmade pressures at basin scales from four management sectors: (1) offshore renewable energy production, (2) fisheries, (3) nature-based coastal protection measures and (4) eutrophication originating from terrestrial sources.

Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy. We would therefore strongly encourage qualified women to apply for the position.

In principle, the full-time position (39 h/week) is also shareable.

Your tasks

further implementation and validation of a flexible coupled (ocean, atmosphere, biogeochemistry, waves) modelling framework for the North Sea and the Baltic Sea
perform and analyse coupled climate change and human used scenario simulations, and assess uncertainties
assess the potential predictability of key variables relevant for selected management sectors
working as an integrative part of a motivated multidisciplinary team within the institute and external partners
writing scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals
presentation of results at meetings and international conferences

Your profile

University degree in meteorology/oceanography, applied mathematics, physics or a related scientific field (e.g., geophysics or earth system science)
interest or previous knowledge in climate research, earth system modelling, marine science, of data analysis and/or statistics
experience in modelling and programming languages (e.g. MATLAB, R, Python or Fortran) would be an advantage
good knowledge of English (written and oral)
good communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team of various fields of geosciences

We offer you

an exciting and varied job in a research centre with more than 1,100 employees from around 50 nations
a well connected research campus and best networking opportunities
individual opportunities for further training
social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration
an excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
6 weeks holiday per year and company holidays between Christmas and New Year's Day
very good compatibility private and professional life through offers of mobile and flexible work
family-friendly company policy with childcare facilities, e.g. nursery close to the company
free assistance program for employees (EAP)
corporate Benefits
a varied offer in the canteen on campus

Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon conducts cutting-edge international research for a changing world: Around 1,100 employees contribute to the tackling of climate change, the sustainable use of the world's coastal systems and the resource-compatible enhancement of the quality of life. From fundamental research to practical applications, the interdisciplinary research spectrum covers a unique range.

Institute of Coastal Systems Analysis and Modeling

The Institute for Coastal Systems Analysis and Modeling studies the dynamics of coastal systems as part of the Earth system and develops prediction methods and future scenarios for coastal systems. One focus of our research is the study of coastal ecosystems, which are subject to increasing pressure to change due to climate change, use of coastal environments, and other human drivers.

Interested?

Then we are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents (cover letter, CV, transcripts, certificates etc.) indicating the reference number 2023/KS 10 until November 15th, 2023.

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