Postdoc Paleoclimate Modelling (m/f/d)

05.12.2024

Postdoc Paleoclimate modelling (m/f/d)

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)

The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world's leading research institutions in its field and offers natural and social scientists from around the world an inspiring environment for excellent interdisciplinary research.

For the working group “Long-term evolution of the Earth system”, PIK is looking for a

Postdoc Paleoclimate modelling (m/f/d)

(Position number: 75-2024 Postdoc Paleoclimate)

starting on 01.03.2025.

The position is funded for 3 years. Remuneration is in accordance with the German public tariff scheme (TV-L Brandenburg), salary group E 13. This is a full-time position with a weekly working time of 40 hours per week. The position can be filled on a part-time basis.

The position is funded via the HorizonEurope project “Past to Future: Towards fully paleo-informed future climate projections”, which will start on March 1st 2025. This large EU project with 24 partners aims at advancing our knowledge of past climatic conditions to better understand Earth’s climate response to different forcings, with considerable focus on potential abrupt climatic transitions.

Key responsibilities:

• Implementation of water and nitrogen isotopes in the fast Earth system model CLIMBER-X, in close collaboration with the University of Bern
• Performing long-term transient model simulations with CLIMBER-X for different time periods of the Quaternary
• Model-data comparison and model calibration based on paleoclimate simulations

Requirements:

• PhD in a relevant subject area (Climate Science, Earth Sciences, Physics or related field)
• Basic knowledge in mathematical modelling, preferably in fields related to climate or environmental sciences
• Experience in developing and running Earth system models on High-Performance-Computers is of advantage
• Experience with paleoclimate proxy data is of advantage

We expect:

• the ability to work independently and on your own initiative
• a methodical and systematic approach
• structured and goal-oriented thinking
• capacity to familiarise yourself quickly with new topics
• creativity and openness to new approaches
• a high level of competence in oral and written English
• reliability, engagement, and a high level of motivation
• willingness to travel for work (project meetings, workshops etc.)
• capacity for teamwork

We offer:

• the chance to be part of an engaged, interdisciplinary team,
• a stimulating working environment in an internationally recognised research institute on Potsdam's beautiful, historic Telegrafenberg campus, a short commuting distance from Berlin,
• flexi-time and mobile working (up to 50% of your hours),
• a collective pay scheme and associated benefits as well as a subsidized travel card or Deutschland-Ticket Job.

PIK values equality and diversity. We encourage applications without photo. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic and social origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, care responsibilities, or age. PIK seeks to increase the share of women in scientific positions and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. In cases of equal qualification and within the given legal scope, women will be given preference. PIK also encourages applications by parents returning from parental leave.

Please apply by 15.01.2025 directly via our application form below this job advertisement on our website. The application process remains open until the position is filled.

If you hold an international higher education qualification, please also submit a certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) with your application. If you do not yet have a transcript evaluation, please note that you may have to request one if your application is successful. For further information, please visit the website: https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education.html

For further information or to discuss the position please contact Dr. Matteo Willeit.