Scientist in Marine Ecosystems and Digital Innovation

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany is seeking a motivated Scientist in Marine Ecosystems and Digital Innovation to work on EU Research and Innovation projects. The role focuses on developing ocean modeling products and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, with excellent career prospects in earth system sciences and resource management.

Leistungen

Exciting research environment with over 1,000 international colleagues

Excellent networking and training opportunities

Competitive salary according to TV EntgO Bund

Modern infrastructure and workplace

Six weeks of holiday plus Christmas-New Year break

Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies

Support programs and campus amenities

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree and PhD in (ocean) modeling (e.g., physics, biogeochemistry, meteorology).
• Interest and ability to work across marine science disciplines.
• Strong computational skills and excellent communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Developing ocean modeling products to predict and protect marine biodiversity.
• Using coupled models of ocean physics, biogeochemistry, and sediment dynamics.
• Collaborating with European project partners in the EU Horizon mission.

Kenntnisse

Programming skills

Strong computational skills

Excellent written and verbal English skills

Good communication skills

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree

PhD in (ocean) modeling

Jobbeschreibung

Work group:

Institute of Coastal System Analysis and Modeling

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Starting date:

21.05.2025

Job description:

Scientist in Marine Ecosystems and Digital Innovation
Reference code: 50141616_2 ? 2025/KS 3
Commencement date: as soon as possible
Work location: Geesthacht
Application deadline: June 18th, 2025

The applicant will work within EU Research and Innovation Action projects such as "New Copernicus Capability for Trophic Ocean Networks (NECCTON)," focusing on developing ocean modeling products to predict and protect marine biodiversity. The role involves illustrating applications within Digital Ocean Twins, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The modeling will emphasize coupled hydrodynamical-wind waves and sediment dynamics, contributing to the development of Digital Ocean Twins and demonstrating their capabilities through sector-specific case studies, enhancing understanding of marine systems for informed policymaking.

Equal opportunity is a core part of our personnel policy. We encourage qualified women to apply. The position is full-time (39 h/week) but can be shared.

The position is in collaboration with the Modelling for Aquatic Systems research group (MAST) at ULiège University, Belgium. Hereon has extensive experience in coupled hydrodynamic-windwave modeling for coastal and estuarine domains, while ULiège specializes in biogeochemistry and physics coupling. This position builds on recent scientific advances and offers excellent prospects for careers in earth system sciences, climate sciences, Digital Ocean Twins, and resource management.

Your tasks:

We seek a motivated ocean scientist with programming skills. The role involves using coupled models of ocean physics, biogeochemistry, and sediment dynamics, developed at Hereon and ULiège, to simulate scenarios including climate and resource use. Particular focus will be on parametrization of vertical mixing, sediment dynamics, and model-data integration using remote sensing. Training will be provided, and the work will involve close collaboration with European project partners, contributing to the EU Horizon mission and the European Green Deal.

Your profile:

• Master’s Degree and PhD in (ocean) modeling (e.g., physics, biogeochemistry, meteorology)
• Interest and ability to work across marine science disciplines
• Strong computational skills
• Excellent written and verbal English skills
• Good communication skills for disseminating results to diverse audiences

We offer:

• Exciting research environment with over 1,000 international colleagues
• Excellent networking and training opportunities
• Competitive salary according to TV EntgO Bund (up to pay group 13)
• Modern infrastructure and workplace
• Six weeks of holiday plus Christmas-New Year break
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
• Support programs and campus amenities

ULiège is committed to equality and diversity, holding the HRS4R label. Severely disabled applicants will be given priority as per legal requirements.

Interested? Please submit your application (cover letter, CV, transcripts, certificates) referencing code no. 2025/KS 3 by June 18, 2025, via JOBS.HEREON.DE/sap/bc/erecruiting/applwzd.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers, Germany’s largest scientific organization.