Research Associate for the Project “Earth System Reanalysis” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Hamburg Center for Health Economics; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Hamburg Center for Health Economics is seeking a research associate with a PhD in physical oceanography or meteorology for a fixed-term role. This position involves contributing to the 'Earth System Reanalysis' project to enhance climate data assimilation processes, offering opportunities for independent research and academic advancement in a collaborative environment.

Leistungen

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements

Continuing education opportunities

University pensions

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance opportunities

Health management, EGYM Wellpass

Educational leave

30 days of vacation per annum

Qualifikationen

• PhD in physical oceanography, meteorology, or related fields.
• Experience with circulation models and data assimilation/machine learning is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Conduct academic services and pursue independent research.
• Improve pilot climate reanalysis and contribute to methodological advances.

Kenntnisse

Experience with general circulation models

Experience with data assimilation

Machine learning

Ausbildung

PhD in physical oceanography

University degree in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Earth System Sciences, Institute of Oceanography

Salary levelEGR. 13 TV-L

Start date01.10.2025, fixed until 30.06.2027 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline31.07.2025

Scope of workfull-time position suitable for part-time

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.

The Project „Earth System Reanalysis“ develops a novel adjoint-based climate data assimilation framework and applies it to perform pilot Earth system reanalysis. The successful candidate will participate in improving an already existing pilot coupled Earth system reanalysis by spearheading innovative climate model improvement concepts through parameter estimation and by expanding the existing assimilation framework through methodological advances.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate.

PhD in physical oceanography, meteorology, or related fields. Experience with general circulation models and/or data assimilation/machine learning is desirable.

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management, EGYM Wellpass
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum
  
  

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

Instructions for applying

Contact

Detlef Stammer

[e-mail]

[phone]

Reference number

167

Location

Bundesstraße 53

20146 Hamburg

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Application deadline

31.07.2025

Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:

• cover letter
• CV
• copies of degree certificate(s)
  
  

If you experience technical problems, send an email to [e-mail].

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