Research Associate (Postdoc) in Small-Scale Atmospheric Modeling § 28 Subsection 2 HmbHG
Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics
and Natural Sciences, Department of Earth System Sciences,
Meteorological Institute
Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date: as 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
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Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
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Continuing education opportunities
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University pensions
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Attractive location
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Flexible working hours
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Work-life balance opportunities
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Public transport pass (ProfiTicket) and much more
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Health management
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Educational leave
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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
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:
mi@uni-hamburg.de.
Please note that we cannot return application documents.
Therefore, do
not submit original documents. We
will destroy your documents after the procedure has ended.
More information on
data protection in selection procedure.