PhD | Doctoral Candidate (W-0038)
THE POSITION
We are now opening a 3-year position for
PhD | Doctoral Candidate (W-0038 | all genders)
The successful candidate will be part of the International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modeling (IMPRS) and the Climate Impacts and Adaptation Group (CIA). The CIA is an interdisciplinary research group established within the Department of Climate Variability (CVR) and jointly supported by the Department of Climate Physics (CPH). Our group leverages Earth System Models and Integrated Assessment Models to explore the complex interactions between climate change and socioeconomic development. We focus on understanding how shifts in climate and weather patterns influence global economic development and, conversely, how global economic trends impact future climate and weather changes.
YOUR TASKS
Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) is essential for calculating the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) and designing a variety of infrastructures. As human activities intensify the hydrological cycle, PMP is expected to increase, with unclear impacts. Understanding PMP changes in a warming climate is crucial for accurate design and climate impact mitigation. Your task is to explore future PMP changes using global km-scale simulations. These simulations which are only now becoming possible, provide the first insights into shifts in precipitation patterns driven by resolved thermodynamic and dynamic processes, capturing interactions between large-scale circulation and regional convection systems. This simulation capacity will open new insights into future precipitation changes which your research will be amongst the first to explore.
YOUR PROFILE
- An interest in atmospheric dynamics and physics, particularly related to precipitation dynamics and extremes
- Solid skills in UNIX/Linux, Python, shell scripting, and processing and visualizing simulation data
- Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Very good spoken and written English for effective communication within the group and with project partners, as well as for presenting scientific results in international conferences and journals
- A M.Sc. degree (or equivalent; with written thesis) in meteorology, physics, mathematics, geosciences, or related fields (including the engineering sciences)
OUR OFFER
- Participation in a challenging part of science in an international, intellectually stimulating environment
- Access to complex workflows on the bleeding edge of what is technologically possible, as well as working for and with an open-source community
- Very good opportunities for self-realization, freedom in and influence upon the decisions what to do, and how to do it
- 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
- Attractive subsidy for job ticket in Hamburg (Deutschland-JobTicket)
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
- The position is to be filled immediately
- 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 (E13 TVöD, 65%), including extensive social security plans. The position is in principle full time.
- The conditions of employment, including upgrades and duration, follow the rules of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science and those of the German civil service
- The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds
- 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
INTERESTED?
We look forward to receiving your online application by 28 May 2025 (17:00 CEST).
Interviews are expected to take place on 13 June 2025.
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 take a virtual tour of our campus.
CONTACT
For further information, please contact Dr. Chao Li.
Please do not forward your application to this email address. The application documents (PDF only) need to be submitted through this online application system.
