Scientist in Climate Dynamics jobs at Max Planck Institute for Meteorology
Email this job to a friend.
The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M), a multidisciplinary centre for Climate and Earth System research located in Hamburg, Germany, invites applications for a
Scientist in Climate Dynamics (m/f) - SAS2010-07.2
He/she is sought to lead a junior research group on the topic of climate dynamics in coor-dination with the department head (Bjorn Stevens) and the leader of the global modeling group (Marco Giorgetta). Candidates with at least two years of post-doctoral experience in climate system modeling (broadly interpreted, so as to include the analysis and design of numerical experiments) are particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be expected to design a research program to explore the behavior of the MPI-M-s contribution to CMIP5 simulation, as well as leverage institutional projects such as COMBINE, EUCLIPSE and IMPLICC. Willingness to explore questions related to departmental initiatives, such as controls on planetary albedo, and or climate sensitivity as a function of atmospheric processes, is also desired. The position offers the opportunity to guide PhD research, as well as a small budget to support the group's activi-ties.
Requirements:
* A PhD in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or related fields
* Above-average programming skills (FORTRAN, Unix shell scripts, visualisation)
* Experience in climate modelling and/or climate data analysis
* A background in studies of stratospheric processes and/or climate sensitivity / climate feedback analysis
* Good knowledge of the English language (skills in German are welcomed)
The position is offered for four years, starting July 2010 or soon thereafter, with payment according to a civil service position (TVoeD E13) with extensive social security plans in-cluded. Salary can be commensurate with experience given the constraints of German employment law The conditions of employment, including upgrades and duration, follow the rules of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Sciences and those of the German civil service.
The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology seeks to increase the number of female scientists and encourages them to apply. Handicapped persons with comparable qualifications receive preferential status.
For further information, please contact Prof. Bjorn Stevens (bjorn.stevens(at)zmaw.de). All applications (including a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, copies of scientific degrees, and the names and contact information of three references), received before 16 April 2010 will receive full consideration.
Max Planck Institute for Meteorology
Administration (SAS2010-07.2)
Bundesstrasse 53
D-20146 Hamburg, Germany
or application-mpim@zmaw.de
