Postdoctoral Position on Deep Convection

European Geosciences Union e.V.; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Position on Deep Convection. This role involves conducting research on deep convective processes and collaborating with a diverse team. The position offers a stimulating work environment and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should hold a PhD and possess expertise in scientific data analysis. The position is full-time for 2 years, with an attractive benefits package including a public transport subsidy.

Leistungen

Public transport subsidy (Deutschlandticket)

Flexible working conditions

Professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities and travel funds

Qualifikationen

• Curiosity-driven candidate who enjoys scientific discussion.
• Ability to perform and present research independently.

Aufgaben

• Conceptualize and quantify controls of anvil extent and cloud feedback.
• Collaborate with PhD students and a fellow postdoc.

Kenntnisse

Scientific data analysis

Deep convective cloud processes

Ausbildung

PhD in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Postdoctoral Position on Deep Convection

Employer: Max Planck Institute for Meteorology

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI‑M) is a multidisciplinary center for climate and Earth system research located in Hamburg, Germany. It is one of the premier climate science research institutes in the world. Located in the heart of one of Europe’s most livable and vibrant cities, it provides a highly international and interdisciplinary environment to conduct scientific research as well as access to state-of-the-art scientific facilities. You can also have a virtual tour of our campus.

The Position

We invite you to apply for a Postdoctoral Position on Deep Convection (W-0044 | all genders) to conceptualize and quantify the controls of anvil extent and cloud feedback of tropical deep convection across scales. As a successful candidate, you will combine your expertise in deep convective processes with advanced data-driven methods and have the autonomy to set your own scientific emphasis. You will work as part of the ERC Starting Grant “MesoClou” team, collaborating with PhD students and a fellow postdoc, supported by an external team of deep-learning experts. You will also become an integral part of the Multiscale Cloud Physics Group established by Dr. Franziska Glassmeier at MPI.

Your Profile

We are looking for a curiosity-driven, conceptually-minded candidate who enjoys scientific discussion and complex data analysis. To be considered, you should have:

• A PhD in a relevant field
• Expertise in deep convective cloud processes
• Experience with scientific data analysis
• Presentation experience at international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals

While prior experience with machine learning is not required, the ability to shape, perform, and present research independently, both individually and in teams, is expected.

Our Offer

• Exciting research project at a scientific frontier
• Friendly, stimulating work environment
• Opportunity to develop your independent research profile
• Networking opportunities and travel funds
• Professional development, including co-supervisory experience
• Flexible working conditions
• Attractive benefits, including public transport subsidy (Deutschlandticket)

Employment Conditions

• Full-time for 2 years, with consideration for part-time
• Start date after June 1, 2025, negotiable
• Salary according to German public service scale (E 14 TVöD), with social security benefits
• Follow MPI and German civil service employment rules
• We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities

Interested?

Apply via our online system before June 8, 2025 (23:59 CEST) for full consideration.

Contact

For more information, contact Dr. Franziska Glassmeier (available from June 1, 2025). Please do not send applications to this email. Submit your cover letter, CV, certificates, and contact details for two referees as PDFs through the online portal.