Open Positions

The Institute for Geophysics & Meteorology (IGMK) of University of Cologne, Germany, invites applications for

Postdoc Arctic boundary-layer meteorology (A04)

The position is funded within the Transregional Collaborative Research Center TR172 on “ArctiC Amplification: Climate Relevant Atmospheric and SurfaCe Processes, and Feedback Mechanisms (AC)³” by the German Research Foundation (DFG, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft). Within the TR172, IGMK together with the collaboration partners (Leipzig University and University of Bremen, TROPOS and Alfred Wegener Institute) aim to better observe, understand, and simulate processes leading to the current drastic climate changes in the Arctic.

Detailed information can be found on the University of Cologne Job portal and »here.

Terms of employment
The postdoc position (100% TV-L E13) is awarded until the end of the funding period, i.e., December 2027. We offer being part of a large community effort to better understand
drastic climate change in the Arctic in an inspiring and collaborative german-wide research project, working in an internationally well-established research group and a diverse working environment with equal opportunities including support in balancing work and family life, extensive advanced training opportunities and occupational health management offers.

Qualification requirements
The postdoctoral researcher should hold a PhD in meteorology, atmospheric sciences or related fields, have a strong experience in atmospheric modelling or atmospheric
data analysis, in particular within boundary-layer meteorology, an advanced scientific programming knowledge (python, fortran, HPC). Furthermore, we expect the ability to work in a team as well as independently and very good communication skills in written and spoken English. Experience with Large Eddy Simulations is advantageous but not mandatory.

Applications
Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is Wiss2501-18. The application deadline is 24 February 2025.

Selection
The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities / special needs or of equal status.

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