PostDoc for Ice sheet modeling in the Earth System (d/f/m)

PostDoc for Ice sheet modeling in the Earth System (d/f/m)BackgroundThe Paleoclimate Section of the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) in Bremerhaven, Germany, is seeking a motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team. This position is part of the EU Horizon-funded project LinkIng and QUantifying the Impacts of climate change on inlanD ICE, snow cover, and permafrost on water resources and society in vulnerable regions (LIQUIDICE).Your TasksYou will:Adapt the existing ice sheet-atmosphere coupling to integrate with the new atmospheric model OpenIFSAdapt the dynamic ice shelf-cavity geometry coupling from ISSM-FESOM to PISM-FESOMEnhance the model's restart procedure to account for changes in ice shelf morphology and ocean cavity structure over timeUtilize the modified Earth System Model (AWI-ESM) to perform high-resolution climate projections extending to the year 2500Investigate the long-term evolution of ice-ocean interactions using these simulationsProvide downscaled data to observation-focused project partners for collaborative researchYour ProfileA PhD in oceanography, glaciology, climate science, geology, or a closely related fieldExperience in numerical modeling, particularly in atmosphere-ocean-ice interactionsProficiency in programming languages such as Fortran, C++, or other compiled languagesProficiency in Python, R, or other scripting languages used for data analysis and processingExperience with high-performance computing (HPC)Very good knowledge of English (C1)Proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary teamA solid publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals, particularly in relevant fields such as Earth system model development and coupled climate dynamicsFurther InformationFor any questions you may have, you are very welcome to get in touch with Jan Streffing (jan.streffing@awi.de; +49(471)4831-2479).This is a full-time position, limited to 3 years. It is also suitable for part-time employment.

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 13. The place of employment will be Bremerhaven.All postdocs will register with AWI's postdoc office PROCEED and thus gain access to a set of tailor-made career development tools.The AWI is characterized byour scientific success – excellent researchcollaboration and cooperation – intra-institute, national and international, interdisciplinaryopportunities to develop – on the job and towards other positionsan international environment – everyday contact with people from all over the worldflexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working up to 50% of regular working hourshealth promotion and company fitness with Hansefit and Wellhubsupport services and a culture of reconciling work and familyoccupational pension provision (VBL)AWI values diversity and actively promotes gender parity, as well as an open, inclusive environment that provides equal opportunities. We are convinced that diverse teams and a variety of perspectives enrich our work and our daily collaboration.

In a continuous process of learning and reflection, we aim to ensure that all our employees can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from qualified people regardless of binary and non-binary genders, race and nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, age, physical abilities, neurodivergence, sexual orientation, and other identities.Applicants with disabilities will be given preference when equal qualifications are present. AWI fosters work-family compatibility in various ways and has received several awards as a result of this commitment.

And as a new international member of our team, you can be sure that we will help you settle in. Our Family Office and International Office will be glad to support you, even before you start at AWI.We look forward to your application!Please submit your application by February 7th 2025, exclusively online.Reference number: 25/3/D/Kli-bAPPLY NOW!