Research Associate (Postdoc) in Small-Scale Atmospheric Modeling § 28 Subsection 2 HmbHG

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Institution

Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Earth System Sciences, Meteorological Institute

Salary level

EGR. 13 TV-L

Start dateas

soon as possible, 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]).The contract provides for a maximum extension of up to three years depending on the associate’s achievements during the first stage. Providing that a position is available and that requirements have been fulfilled, the associate may apply for temporary civil servant status in accordance with Section 28 subsection 2 HmbHG

Application deadline

15.11.2021

Scope of work

full-time position suitable for part-time

Responsibilities

Duties include teaching and research in the respective department or institute. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications as well as acquire teaching experience. These duties are intended to promote academic achievement. Therefore, at least one-third of set working hours will be made available for the associate’s own academic work.

Specific Duties

The applicant will be part of the group “Small-Scale Atmospheric Modeling”. Our research combines theory and simulations to study microscale processes and their interaction with larger-scale dynamics, with a particular emphasis on turbulence and how it interacts with cloud microphysics, radiative transfer, and surface phenomena. Examples of this research can be found in https://turbulencia.github.io.

Specific topics of interest for this position include, but are not restricted to, microphysics modeling (Lagrangian and Eulerian approaches), surface modeling (immersed boundary methods), machine learning approaches to analysis and parametrizations, code development for high-performance computing (hybrid approaches including GPU acceleration). Although mainly a research position, it also includes a teaching obligation of 4 hours per week.

Requirements

A university degree in a relevant subject plus doctorate. Applicants should have a strong background in geophysical flows (preferably microscale meteorology), or fluid mechanics and turbulence (geophysical or engineering). Previous work on numerical simulations is of advantage. Computer programming skills will be regarded favorably since the applicant will work with large-scale computing systems (Unix or GNU/Linux OS, parallel computing).

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements

• Continuing education opportunities

• University pensions

• Attractive location

• Flexible working hours

• Work-life balance opportunities

• Public transport pass (ProfiTicket) and much more

• Health management

• Educational leave

• 30 days of vacation per annum

As a University of Excellence, Universität Hamburg is one of the strongest research universities in Germany. As a flagship university in the greater Hamburg region, it nurtures innovative, cooperative contacts to partners within and outside academia. It also provides and promotes sustainable education, knowledge, and knowledge exchange locally, nationally, and internationally.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

Tips on applying
Contact

Juan Pedro Mellado

[email protected]

+49 177 5310151

Reference number
344

Location

Bundesstraße 55
20146 Hamburg
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Application deadline
15.11.2021

Applications should include a cover letter, a tabular curriculum vitae, and copies of degree certificate(s), and the names and contact information of two references. Please send applications by email to: [email protected]

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