Research Associate (Doctoral Candidate) (f / m / d) within the Cluster of Excellence "The Ocean[...]

Universität Bremen; Bremen; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Eine renommierte Universität in Bremen sucht einen Forschungsassistenten (Doktoranden) zur Unterstützung eines Projekts in der marinen Biogeochemie. Die Stelle bietet eine sichere Vergütung und Möglichkeiten zur persönlichen und wissenschaftlichen Weiterentwicklung in einem internationalen Netzwerk. Voraussetzungen sind ein abgeschlossenes Masterstudium in Physik, Mathematik oder verwandten Disziplinen. Flexible Arbeitszeiten und die Option auf Remote-Arbeit sind verfügbar.

Leistungen

Sichere Gehaltszahlung

Mentorship von erfahrenen Wissenschaftlern

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

30 Tage Urlaub

Gesundheitsmanagement

Qualifikationen

• Abgeschlossenes Masterstudium in Physik, Mathematik, Meteorologie oder einem verwandten Fachgebiet.
• Erfahrung in angewandter Mathematik und nicht-linearer Systemdynamik.

Aufgaben

• Durchführung wissenschaftlicher Forschung.
• Analyse von numerischen Modellsimulationen.
• Verfassen von wissenschaftlichen Publikationen und Präsentationen.

Kenntnisse

Physik

Mathematik

Meteorologie

Analytisches Denken

Ausbildung

Abgeschlossenes Masterstudium oder gleichwertig

Jobbeschreibung

Research Associate (Doctoral Candidate) (f/m/d)

The University of Bremen at MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, within the Cluster of Excellence “The Ocean Floor – Earth's Uncharted Interface”, is seeking a position subject to approval of funds, with a start date of January 1, 2026 at the earliest.

Salary: German Salary Scale 13 TV‑L/TVöD (dependent on the project partner). Working hours: 75 % of regular weekly hours (29.4 h per week). Contract duration: fixed‑term 4 years, until at most December 31, 2029 (see §2 WissZeitVG).

This role supports the Cluster’s goal of doctoral training in marine biogeochemistry, marine geosciences, marine (micro)biology, and (paleo)climatology, with structured interdisciplinary projects and opportunities for research stays at partner institutions.

Cluster Overview

The Cluster of Excellence funds projects that (i) decipher transport processes of biogenic particles to the ocean floor under changing climate conditions, (ii) balance the transfer of carbon and other elements between the ocean floor and seawater, (iii) investigate how ocean-floor ecosystems respond to environmental changes, and (iv) develop scenarios for a “warmer world” from climate archives using climate models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research in applied mathematics and non‑linear system dynamics.
• Analyze numerical model experiments, including climate and ecosystem models.
• Write scientific publications and present at international conferences.

Qualifications

• Completed Master or equivalent in physics, mathematics, meteorology, or a related discipline.

Benefits

• Secure salary and statutory health and social insurance.
• Mentorship by experienced scientists and participation in a large international network of doctoral researchers.
• Flexible working hours with the possibility to work remotely.
• 30 days of vacation.
• Health management: discounted fitness programmes and health courses.
• Easy access by public transport or bicycle.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Applications are encouraged from all genders; a higher proportion of women is strongly desired.
• All applicants are welcomed regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity.
• Disabled persons with essentially equal professional and personal qualifications will be given priority when applying.

Application Process

Required materials: a letter of motivation, your CV with certificates, a list of publications (if applicable), and contact details of two references.

Submit a single PDF file, quoting reference number A257-25, by 12.12.2025 via unencrypted email to [e-mail] or by mail to:

MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences
University of Bremen
Prof. Dr. Heiko Pälike
Leobener Street 8
28359 Bremen
Bremen, Germany

No photographs should be attached. Application documents will be stored in accordance with legal requirements and then destroyed. No costs for the application procedure can be reimbursed.

Contact

• Project questions: Bernd Blasius ([e-mail]), Michael Schulz ([e-mail]).
• Cluster spokesperson: Prof. Heiko Pälike ([e-mail]).

Job Reference

Reference number: A257-25