Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) in Potsdam,
Germany, invites applications for a
Research Scientist in atmospheric observations with a focus on radiation
as an integrating quantity
Background:
Polar climate change is affected by various feedback factors like e.g.
sea ice retreat, changes in aerosol, clouds and moisture, and meridional
exchange. Essentially, all contributing processes cause an effect on
climate via their radiative impact. The atmospheric radiation is thus an
integrative quantity in the description of observed and modeled climate
change.
The position is in the field of atmospheric observations with an
integrating role in regard to climate model parameterisation in the
section 'Atmospheric Physics' at AWI Potsdam. Based on existing and new
measurements and instrumentation at the AWI polar station (e.g. at
AWIPEV research base in the Arctic), it is aimed to quantify parameters
that affect the radiation budget, the atmospheric radiation profile, and
the radiative effect in polar regions, and to translate the obtained
observational data for model parameterisations and their evaluation.
While, in general, the position will address the radiative effect on
climate change in Polar Regions, the topical focus (e.g. aerosol,
clouds, surface and boundary layer exchange processes) is not static but
may adapt over time according to novel arising research questions.
Tasks:
• synthesis of available observational data to converge with the
section's modeling activities
• identification of observational gaps in terms of parameterization
requirements
• development of new observational program at AWI infrastructure in
polar regions to enable model improvements via new parameterizations
• planning, supervising and operating new instrumentation
• planning and implementing polar expeditions
• translating observations into model parameterizations
Requirements:
• Outstanding PhD in physics, meteorology, or related field
• Practical experience in operation of instruments for the
observation of atmospheric parameters
• Experience in parameterization and numerical modelling of
atmospheric processes in climate models
• Profound knowledge on atmospheric radiation and polar processes
with radiative impact
• Profound knowledge in programing, statistics and data analysis
• Experience in organization and implementation of polar expeditions
or field campaigns is desirable
Further information:
This is a full-time position, limited to 3 years with the potential to
become permanent employment. It is also suitable for part-time
employment. Tenure time can be shortened depending on the candidate's
degree of qualification. The salary will be paid in accordance with the
Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federation
(Tarifvertrag des öffentlichen Dienstes, TVöD Bund), up to salary level
14. The place of employment will be Potsdam, Germany.
Please submit your application by December 31, 2021 exclusively online
via https://www.awi.de/en/work-study/jobs/job-offer.html. Reference
number: 21/191/G/Kli-tt
For further information please contact Sabine Helbig (Sabine.Helbig@awi.de).
The AWI is characterised by
our scientific success - excellent research
collaboration and cooperation - intra-institute, national and
international, interdisciplinary
opportunities to develop – on the job, aiming at other positions
and beyond AWI
a culture of reconciling work and family – an audited and
well-supported aspect of our operation
our outstanding research infrastructure – ships, stations,
aircraft, laboratories and more
an international environment – everyday contacts with people from
all over the world
having an influence – fundamental research with social and
political relevance
flat hierarchies – facilitating freedom and responsibility
exciting science topics, with opportunities also in technology,
administration and infrastructure
Equal opportunities are an integral part of our personnel policy. The
AWI aims to increase the number of female employees and therefore
strongly encourages qualified women to apply.
Disabled applicants will be given preference when equal qualifications
are present.
The AWI fosters the compatibility of work and family in various ways and
has received a number of awards as a result of this engagement.
_______________________________________________
You're subscribed to the CRYOLIST mailing list
To send a message to the list, email cryolist@lists.cryolist.org
For posting guidelines, see http://cryolist.org/posting.html
To unsubscribe, see http://cryolist.org
