PostDoc position "abrupt changes and extremes in The Eurasian climate system as a reaction on the oscillation of the arctic sea ice over time" (m/f/d)

Alfred Wegener Institute - Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI)

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Job description:

PostDoc position “abrupt changes and extremes in The Eurasian climate system as a reaction on the oscillation of the arctic sea ice over time” (m/f/d)

Background

We examine the climate relationship between the Arctic and the mid- latitudes, focusing on the abrupt changes and extremes in the Eurasian climate system in response to the temporal fluctuations of the Arctic sea ice. The requested project will establish up-to-date climate scenarios and database for the Arctic and Eurasian climates to understand the correlation between climate-driving processes of the high and mid-northern latitudes and their relation to global climate variability.

Tasks

climate modelling with AWI-ESM and data analysescooperation with international partners in China

examine “Abrupt climate shifts and extremes over Eurasia in response to Arctic sea ice change”

Requirements

PhD in climate science or related field

experience in modelling and data analyses

documentation of results in international reviewed journals.

Desirable knowledge/skills

knowledge in AWI-ESM model development and applications, as well as statistical data analyses.

Further Information

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.