PhD Position - Developing balloon-based hydrogen measurements in the upper troposphere and stra[...]

TN Germany; Jülich; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein innovatives Unternehmen bietet eine spannende PhD-Position zur Entwicklung von Wasserstoffmessungen in der oberen Troposphäre und Stratosphäre. In dieser Rolle werden Sie ein hochmotiviertes Team unterstützen, das an den neuesten Herausforderungen arbeitet, die unsere Gesellschaft betreffen. Sie werden die Möglichkeit haben, Ihre experimentellen Fähigkeiten einzusetzen, während Sie an der Charakterisierung und Optimierung eines GC-HID-ECD-Instruments arbeiten. Darüber hinaus werden Sie an internationalen Konferenzen teilnehmen und von kontinuierlicher wissenschaftlicher Betreuung profitieren. Diese Position bietet ideale Bedingungen zur Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Privatleben und eine familienfreundliche Unternehmenspolitik.

Leistungen

Internationale Konferenzen

Wissenschaftliche Betreuung

Familienfreundliche Unternehmenspolitik

Umfangreiche Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten

Grüne Flächen auf dem Forschungscampus

Qualifikationen

• MSc in einem relevanten Bereich mit gutem Abschluss erforderlich.
• Sehr gute experimentelle Fähigkeiten sind unerlässlich.

Aufgaben

• Charakterisierung und Optimierung eines laborgestützten Instruments zur Messung von H2, CH4, N2O und SF6.
• Regelmäßige Ballonstarts mit AirCores in Jülich durchführen.

Kenntnisse

Experimentelle Fähigkeiten

Python Programmierung

Erfahrung mit AirCores

GC-Systeme

Ballonbeobachtungen

Ausbildung

MSc in Meteorologie

MSc in Physik

MSc in Chemie

MSc in Umweltwissenschaften

Tools

GC-HID-ECD Instrument

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PhD Position - Developing balloon-based hydrogen measurements in the upper troposphere and stratosphere, Jülich

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Posted:

25.04.2025

Expiry Date:

09.06.2025

Job Description:

Your Job:

• Characterization and optimization of a lab-based GC-HID-ECD instrument to measure H2, CH4, N2O and SF6
• Construction and characterization of an AirCore to sample air masses without disturbance of the target trace gases
• Conducting regular balloon launches with AirCores in Jülich and analysis of collected air samples with the GC-HID-ECD system
• Investigate the climate impact of the measured H2 profiles in collaboration with our modeling department

Your Profile:

• MSc in meteorology, physics, chemistry, environmental sciences or a related field with good final grade (German system equivalent or better)
• Very good experimental skills are essential
• Experience with AirCores, GC systems, Balloon observations are desirable
• Solid programming skills (Python) for data analysis are helpful

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• A highly motivated working group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe’s largest research establishments
• Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure
• Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
• Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisor
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
• Further development of your personal strengths, through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors
• Targeted services for international employees, through our International Advisory Service

In addition to exciting tasks and the collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 67.5% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60% of a monthly salary as special payment (“Christmas bonus”).