德国亥姆霍兹协会地学研究中心招聘环境科学博士后

德国亥姆霍兹协会地学研究中心招聘环境科学博士后

Research scientist (f_m_x) Environmental Science

Employer

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres

Location

Potsdam

Closing date

16 Mar 2025

Job Details

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Job description:

GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this according to our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.

For section 1.4 Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics (department "Geodesy"), we are looking for a:

Reference Number 10227

In the AgroHyd-X project, we are looking for a highly motivated scientist to contribute her/his expertise in recording precipitation amounts from X-band radar data to create an information product for farmers in the Brandenburg/Berlin region.

In a similar technical constellation to the German Weather Service (DWD) weather radars, two X-band systems in southern Brandenburg will enable a precipitation product with a higher spatial resolution of 100 m x 100 m. Based on this, a low-threshold precipitation information tool will be provided in a web application together with the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB), which can be used as a decision support for the timing and scope of management measures.

Your responsibilities:

Selection of location and commissioning of the X-band radars

Operational technical management and calibration/validation of the X-band radars in Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (TERENO monitoring network)

Further development of precipitation algorithms by adapting existing software (WraINfo) to the Brandenburg region and ensuring continuous data recording and processing at the radar sites

Quality analysis of the previous precipitation product using the TERENO monitoring network data of GFZ

Improvement of the precipitation product (Z-R relationship, further precipitation estimators, precipitation types, 2 radar locations)

Quality analysis of the improved precipitation product using data in the Brandenburg region

Analysis/testing of potentials and solutions for integrating the project's X-band precipitation information into DWD services

Publication of the results in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at conferences and user workshops

Your qualifications:

Master's degree (or equivalent) in atmospheric science, meteorology, (geo)physics, geoecology, geoinformatics with focus on natural sciences or related fields

ln-depth knowledge of precipitation detection with radar systems is most welcome

Excellent coding and quantitative analytical skills, preferably in Python and R

Creative & critical thinking and ability to publish

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong motivation

Ability to work both independently and in an integrated team environment

Fluent in English (written and spoken), German is beneficial but not required

Driving licence

What we offer:

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

Start date: 15th April 2025

Fixed-term: 40 months

Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.

Working hours: Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.

Place of work: Potsdam Have we piqued your interest?If so, we look forward to receiving your application by 16th March 2025.Required documents: CV, letter of motivation and certifcates (grades)Please use our online application form only.

The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled, will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any questions, please contact our Representative Body for Employees with Disabilities, who will be happy to assist you in the further application process. In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.

“Diversity in perspectives” is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We among others do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.

Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b, Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Art. 26 of the Data Protection Act for the State of Brandenburg. After completion of the procedure, application documents will be deleted in compliance with data protection regulations.

In case of any further queries relating to the field of activity, please contact Matthias Kunz via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

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