PostDoc in surface mass balance modeling (f/m/d)

Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Germany is seeking a PostDoc to enhance surface mass balance modeling within an ERC-funded project. The role involves developing models, validating data, and publishing results in international journals. Candidates should possess a PhD in relevant fields and programming experience, particularly in Fortran. Join a diverse and collaborative team focused on impactful climate research.

Leistungen

Health promotion

Support services for work-family balance

Qualifikationen

• PhD in relevant field required.
• Experience in surface mass balance modeling and programming.

Aufgaben

• Develop and improve the snowpack model in the fESM CLIMBER-X.
• Validate the model against state-of-the-art and historical data.
• Publish code and data online in open-access repositories.

Kenntnisse

Modeling

Programming

English

Ausbildung

PhD in physics, glaciology, Earth and planetary sciences, meteorology

Tools

Fortran

GitHub

GitLab

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung Research Field Environmental science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Germany Application Deadline 10 Jun 2025 - 10:31 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Job description:PostDoc in surface mass balance modeling (f/m/d)

Background
The Earth System Complexity group at AWI investigates the role of large-scale tipping elements likethe ice sheets and ocean circulation in the Earth system. Within the ERC-funded project Forecasting climate surprises on longer timescales (FORCLIMA), you will support this effort by improving the representation of the snowpack and the surface mass balance of the ice sheets within a fast Earth System model (fESM) and performing long timescale ensemble simulations.

Your Tasks

• Develop and improve the snowpack model in the fESM CLIMBER-X, with a key feature being downscaling via elevation classes and a better representation of the firn
• Validate the model against state-of-the-art and historical data
• Perform ensemble simulations with and without interactive ice sheets to assess feedbacks between ice sheets and the climate system via the snowpack
• Publish code and data online in open-access repositories and write thorough documentation
• Perform scientific experiments and analyses, and publish articles in international journals

Your Profile

• PhD in physics, glaciology, Earth and planetary sciences, meteorology, or a related field
• Experience in the topic of surface mass balance modeling
• Strong background in modeling and model development
• Programming experience, preferably Fortran
• Experience in the publication of scientific results in international journals
• Very good English knowledge(approximately equivalent toCEFR level B1)

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with snowpack/surface-mass-balance modeling
• Experience with open-access code repositories (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)

Further Information
The AWI is characterized by

The AWI is characterized by

• our scientific success - excellent research
• collaboration and cooperation - intra-institute, national and international, interdisciplinary
• opportunities to develop – on the job and towards other positions
• an international environment – everyday contact with people from all over the world
• health promotion
• support services and a culture of reconciling work and family

AWI values diversity and actively promotes gender parity, as well as an open, inclusive environment that provides equal opportunities. We are convinced that diverse teams and a variety of perspectives enrich our work and our daily collaboration. In a continuous process of learning and reflection, we aim to ensure that all our employees can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from qualified people regardless of binary and non-binary genders, race and nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, age, physical abilities, neurodivergence, sexual orientation, and other identities.


Applicants with disabilities will be given preference when equal qualifications are present.


AWI fosters work-family compatibility in various ways and has received several awards as a result of this commitment. And as a new international member of our team, you can be sure that we will help you settle in. Our Family Office and International Office will be glad to support you, even before you start at AWI.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.