Postdoctoral position in Ocean Modelling (W-0043)
THE POSITION
The Complex Modelling & Extreme Computing Group at MPI-M invites applications for a
Postdoctoral position (W-0043 | all genders)
The successful candidate will contribute to the further development of the ICON-O ocean general circulation model. This position is broadly defined and open to a range of research topics. Areas of particular interest include: Advancing ocean parameterizations; Conducting and analyzing high-resolution simulations to improve our understanding of ocean turbulence; Exploring machine learning techniques to analyse ocean dynamics; Enhancing numerical algorithms for GPU architectures. The specific focus of the position will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and expertise.
YOUR PROFILE
- PhD degree in oceanography, meteorology, physics, mathematics, or other related fields
- In-depth knowledge of numerical ocean modelling and computational climate science
- Experience in supercomputer simulations of state-of-the-art circulation models
- Proficiency in Fortran, UNIX/Linux, Python, parallel programming, visualization, and evaluation of simulation data
- Demonstrated experience in executing research projects and publishing results
OUR OFFER
- A leading position in a challenging and internationally recognized project
- Opportunity to develop an individual research profile
- Possibility of supervising PhD students and teaching
- Access to complex workflows on the bleeding edge of what is technologically possible, as well as working for and with an open-source community
- A network of very experienced and innovative colleagues within the institute, and at project partner institutions with a long-proven tradition of sharing knowledge and information
- Possibility for flexible time-management and measures to support work-life balance
- Attractive subsidy for Deutschland-Ticket (HVV Jobticket Premium)
EMPLOYEEMENT CONDITIONS
- Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications and ability to fulfill the responsibilities as outlined for this project. Payment will be in accordance with German public service positions depending on qualification (E14 TVöD), including extensive social security plans. The conditions of employment, including upgrades and duration, follow the rules of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science. The positions are in principle full time. However, part-time applications can be considered
- The position is offered for 2 years. Extension of the contract is subject to availability of funding for the second project phase
- Starting date of the position is August 2025
- The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. The Max Planck Society strive to ensure gender equality and diversity and, furthermore, seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply
INTERESTED?
Applications received before June 01, 2025 (23:59 CEST) will receive full consideration.
ABOUT US
The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M) is a multidisciplinary center for climate and Earth system research located in Hamburg, Germany. It is one of the premier climate science research institutes in the world. Located in the heart of one of Europe’s most livable and vibrant cities, it provides a highly international and interdisciplinary environment to conduct scientific research as well as access to state-of-the-art scientific facilities. You can also have a virtual tour to our campus.
CONTACT
For further information, please contact Dr Peter Korn
Please do not forward your application to this email address. The application documents should include a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, contact information of two referees, and copy of relevant certificates. All documents (PDF only) need to be submitted through this online application system.
