Research Associate for the Project “M4 – Earth System Feedbacks in the Land-Ocean Continuum” wi[...]

Universität Hamburg; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research university in Germany is seeking a Research Associate in climate feedbacks for the project M4 within the Cluster of Excellence. This part-time position offers opportunities to pursue a PhD and engage in interdisciplinary research. The ideal candidate will have a university degree, extensive background in numerical methods, and strong programming skills in C/C++. Join us to contribute to impactful research and foster sustainable change.

Leistungen

Reliable remuneration

Continuing education opportunities

University pensions

Work-life balance opportunities

Health management

30 days of vacation

Qualifikationen

• Proven background in numerical methods development for partial differential equations.
• Experience with earth system related modeling.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in C/C++ and/or Fortran.

Aufgaben

• Conduct academic services in the project.
• Develop wetting and drying schemes for a numerical coastal ocean model.
• Perform detailed analysis of numerical method conservation and stability.

Kenntnisse

Numerical methods development

Earth system related modeling

High performance computing

Programming in C/C++

Programming in Fortran

Excellent communication skills in English

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Ausbildung

University degree in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Research Associate for the Project “M4 – Earth System Feedbacks in the Land-Ocean Continuum” within the Cluster of Excellence Climate Climatic Change and Society (CLICCS-II) § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

InstitutionCluster of Excellence „Climate, Climatic Change, and Society (CLICCS)“ (climate research), Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Mathematics, Numerical Methods in Geosciences

Start date01.01.2026 or as early as possible thereafter, fixed until 31.12.2028 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Scope of workpart-time

Weekly hours65 % of standard work hours per week

The Cluster of Excellence “Climate, Climatic Change, and Society” (CLICCS) investigates climate dynamics and climate-related social dynamics, as well as the interactions between the two. To this end, we are looking for colleagues from a wide range of disciplines, including the natural sciences as well as the social sciences. We are proud to work together in a truly integrating manner. Our partners, e.g. the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, Helmholtz Centre Hereon or the German Climate Computing Centre are also hiring. All jobs: https://www.cliccs.uni-hamburg.de/career/jobs.html

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications. They may also pursue doctoral studies outside of working duties.

The position allows for pursuing qualification for a PhD degree. A successful applicant will develop wetting and drying schemes for a numerical coastal ocean model (ICON-Coast). They will perform detailed analysis of the numerical method with respect to conservation and stability properties, will implement the method considering the model infrastructure and performance, will perform rigorous testing and documentation. It is expected that results of this research and development project are published in scientific literature and presented at international conferences.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

• proven background in numerical methods development in particular for partial differential equations
• proven background in earth system related modeling
• experience with high performance computing
• profound programming skills, preferably in C/C++ and/or Fortran
• excellent communication skills in English
• ability to work in an interdisciplinary and intercultural environment

We offer

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

The candidate will be part of working group “Numerical Methods in Geosciences”, which features a hospitable, multi-cultural, supportive, and engaging working atmosphere. As a PhD candidate they will become members of the School of Integrated Climate and Earth System Sciences (SICCS), which offers dedicated training courses, seminars, and mentoring.

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.

The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply.

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

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