PhD-Kandidat*in (f_m_x) - Understanding and preparing for...

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The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is looking for a PhD candidate to work on understanding and preparing for High-Impact / Low-Probability flood events as part of the JCAR ATRACE project.

Tasks

Develop methods to construct plausible High-Impact / Low-Probability events including physical and societal processes
Simulate High-Impact / Low-Probability events for transboundary catchments and design adequate risk reduction measures in discussion with regional stakeholders
Present, publish and communicate research results at scientific meetings and in scholarly journals
Undertake a PhD study at the University of Potsdam
Be an active part of the JCAR ATRACE community, participate in events, and develop collaborations.

Requirements

Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Geoinformatics, Physics or related fields
Good programming skills
Expertise in modelling is beneficial
Capacity for interdisciplinary teamwork and excellent communication skills
Ability to communicate in English fluently. German language command is an advantage

Benefits

Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
State-of-the-art equipment
Public service benefits
Extensive training opportunities
Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre
Flexible working hours and conditions
Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
Institute day-care centre on site
Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus

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