Leibniz Institute of Atmospheric Physics

Our mission is to advance the scientific knowledge of the mesosphere and lower thermosphere by developing and exploiting expertise in atmospheric physics, instrumentation, analysis and modelling to serve emerging societal needs – such as questions regarding climate change. On the regional level, we closely cooperate with the University of Rostock and are an integral part of the teaching program of the Institute of Physics. Further, we are networked with the research community worldwide. As an institute of the Leibniz Association, we distinguish ourselves as a modern and innovative employer that highly values family friendliness, equality of opportunity and flexibility.

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At the Leibniz Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP), a part-time position (75%) in the Department “Modelling of Atmospheric Processes” is available as PhD student, “Spectral energy budget of the atmosphere” (f/m/d). The position is offered for three years with a start date no later than 01.10.2024. The salary is according to class EG 13 TV-L.

The position is embedded in the DFG-CRC 181 (https://www.trr-energytransfers.de/) “Energy Transfers in Atmosphere and Ocean“. The CRC 181 has the goal to improve our understanding of the energetic coupling of various processes in the atmosphere and ocean and their influences on climate and its variability. The advertised position is part of sub-project W6 “Spectral Energy Fluxes by Wave-Wave Interactions”. The aim of subproject W6 is to provide a novel understanding of the spectral energy budget and wave-wave and wave-mean flow interactions in the atmosphere and ocean.

Your Tasks:
The Department Modelling of Atmospheric Processes focuses on developing the weather and climate model ICON for applications in the mesosphere and thermosphere. The research focus of the advertised position is the spectral energy budget of the atmosphere seen in different configurations of the ICON model. The spectral energy budget is known to be sensitive to sub-grid scale parameterizations, to numerical methods used for model integration, and to horizontal and vertical model resolution. Besides the effects of resolution, the planned research assesses the effects of different types of gravity wave parameterizations, considering traditional parameterizations and novel types developed within the CRC 181. A special focus is on compensating effects between resolved and unresolved dynamics. The outcome will be a physics-based detailed assessment of the parameterizations developed within the CRC as well as an important contribution to the model development conducted at IAP.

Your Qualifications / Experience:

• very good Diploma/Master’s degree in physics, meteorology, mathematics, or a related field
• interest in atmospheric dynamics
• strong background in theory and/or mathematics
• good communication skills, ability to work autonomously and self-responsible
• fluency in English as working language

What we offer:

• The DFG-CRC 181 offers a comprehensive and structured training for early career researchers. In addition to self-organized activities such as workshops, trainings and a guest program, the successful candidate will have the opportunity, if desired, to pursue international research visits. The consortium conducts an ambitious program to gradually enhance gender equality across all career levels.
• an attractive working place near the Baltic Sea
• modern equipment
• engagement in an international work environment
• participation in the company pension scheme (VBL)
• employment relationship in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV-L)
• flexible working hours and mobile working within the framework of the applicable regulations
• family office

Please send your application as one pdf with complete, informative documents, including

• motivational letter
• curriculum vitae
• diploma with indication of final grade
• copy of certificates, possibly testimonies and references

under indication of the keyword: 2024-07

to: personal@iap-kborn.de

Please send applications by August 1, 2024. Applications beyond this date will be considered until the position is filled. Unfortunately, application and travel costs cannot be covered by the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of the application process.