PhD po­si­ti­on on moi­sture in­tru­si­ons: Pro­ces­ses and cli­ma­to­lo­gi­cal im­pacts (f/m/x) In­sti­tu­te of Geo­phy­sics and …

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Köln | Germany

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PhD position on moisture intrusions: Processes and climatological impacts (f/m/x) Institute of Geophysics and Meteorology

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

The position is funded within the Collaborative Research Center TR172 Arctic Amplification (AC)3 (), whose third phase started in January 2024. The overall goal of this position is the investigation of precipitation in the changing Arctic (for more information about the project see ).

YOUR TASKS

• Compilation and intercomparison of precipitation products from satellite, airborne and ground-based remote sensing and in-situ sensors in cooperation with (international) partners
• Evaluation of precipitation characteristics given by reanalyses and ICON simulations performed by project partners in TR172
• Analysis of Arctic precipitation, its phase and spatiotemporal variability in particular in relation to the occurrence of atmospheric rivers
• Investigation of precipitation properties associated with changes in thermodynamic profiles along and recycling of moisture during air mass transformations
• Active participation in research communication (seminars, conferences, publication in international journals)

YOUR PROFILE

• MSc in Meteorology or a related field
• Convincing and demonstrable knowledge/experience in atmospheric remote sensing
• Advanced programming experience with state-of-the-art UNIX or LINUX operating system
• High willingness to collaborate with scientists in- and outside of TR172 and to establish new scientific cooperations
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Very good communication skills in written and spoken English

WE OFFER

• Working in an internationally well-established working group
• A diverse and fair working environment
• Support in reconciling work and family life
• Extensive advanced training opportunities
• Occupational health management offers
• Flexible working time models
• Opportunity to work remotely

The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities / special needs or of equal status.

The position is available immediately on a part-time basis (29,87 hours per week). It is limited to 3 years. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.

Please send your application with proof of the required qualifications without a photo online to: . The reference number is Wiss2402-23 .

The application deadline is 20.03.2024 .

If you have any questions, please contact Susanne Crewell ( [email protected] ).

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