Research Associate (Postdoc) on Radiation and Climate with the option to pursue a habilitation [...]

JR Germany; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research university in Hamburg is seeking a Research Associate (Postdoc) focused on Radiation and Climate. This position offers opportunities for independent research and teaching, with a path towards habilitation. Ideal for candidates aiming for an academic career, it includes flexible hours, competitive remuneration, and benefits like 30 days vacation.

Leistungen

Continuing education opportunities

Competitive remuneration

University pensions

Flexible working hours

Health management

30 days of vacation annually

Educational leave

Qualifikationen

• Strong research background in radiative transfer modeling, climate physics, or satellite remote sensing.
• Expected to contribute to climate modeling experiments and scientific analysis of satellite missions.

Aufgaben

• Teaching and research within the department.
• Independent research with one-third of hours for personal academic projects.
• Teaching responsibilities include 4 hours per week.

Kenntnisse

Research

Climate Physics

Radiative Transfer Modeling

Satellite Remote Sensing

Ausbildung

Doctorate

Jobbeschreibung

Research Associate (Postdoc) on Radiation and Climate with the option to pursue a habilitation (postdoctoral qualification for professorship) § 28 Subsection 2 HmbHG, Hamburg

This position is located at the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Earth System Sciences, Meteorological Institute, Hamburg, Germany.

Position Details

• Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L
• Start date: 01.09.2025, fixed for three years
• Contract type: Fixed-term, with potential extension up to three years
• Application deadline: 31.05.2025

Scope of Work

The role involves teaching and research within the department. The position allows for independent research and further academic qualifications, with at least one-third of working hours dedicated to personal academic projects. Teaching responsibilities include 4 hours per week. The position is suitable for someone aiming for an academic career and offers the possibility to obtain a habilitation, a prerequisite for professorships in Germany.

Candidate Profile

• A university degree in a relevant field, plus a doctorate
• Strong research background in radiative transfer modeling, climate physics of Earth or other planets, or satellite remote sensing of water vapor and clouds
• Expected to contribute to the radiative transfer simulator ARTS, climate modeling experiments, or scientific analysis of satellite missions like FORUM and EarthCARE

Benefits

• Continuing education opportunities
• Competitive remuneration based on wage agreements
• University pensions
• Flexible working hours and work-life balance
• Health management and 30 days of vacation annually
• Educational leave

Additional Information

Universität Hamburg is a leading research university committed to diversity and equal opportunity. The university encourages qualified women and disabled applicants to apply. For inquiries, contact Stefan at [phone] or email [email].