Dein neuer Job als Scientist/PostDoc in Climate Change and Earth System Modelling bei Helmholtz Zentrum Hereon in Geesthacht wartet auf dich

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.

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 analyses 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