Institute of Environmental Physics, University of Bremen

Homepage: https://www.iup.uni-bremen.de/

The Institute of Environmental Physics at the University of Bremen (IUP-UB) is opening a position for a PhD student (f/m/d) for the research project Transport and chemical transformation of city plumes in Bremen

German federal pay scale E 13 TV-L (65%) limited for 3 years (according to § 2 WissZeitVG)

The aim of this PhD project is to investigate the causes and changes in air pollution in the city of Bremen using new measurements of ammonia, aerosols, and VOCs. A goal is to better understand the role of emissions from human activities and industrial sources, urban vegetation, and external contributions. Bremen is an ideal study area because it includes urban, industrial, and semi-rural areas, surrounded by agriculturally intensive land. These conditions result in a mixture of emissions from both human and natural sources, some of them also affecting the climate.

Further information and full job description can be found at
https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/the-university-as-an-employer/job-vacancies-1/job/3802?cHash=fbee93f30960caae2974f5703c1a9e0d

Your main scientific tasks:
· Characterization of a high-precision multi-gas analyzer in the laboratory and as part of a new urban measurement station.
· Evaluation and interpretation of measurement data obtained during intensive observation periods, along with simultaneous measurements of VOCs and particles at selected locations in Bremen, as well as meteorological and model data.
· Academic assistance in teaching, amounting to 2-3 SWS (hours per semester week)
· Elaboration of own scientific work, scientific support in research, participation in research projects.

Your profile:
· A completed academic university degree (Master/University Diploma) in physics, or in related fields (e.g., atmospheric sciences) with an average grade better than 2.0 in the German system or B in the Anglo-Saxon grading system
· Experimental experience and strong interest in the field of physics and chemistry of the atmosphere
· Good programming skills preferably in Python and Labview.
· Good oral and written knowledge of the English language.

The IUP-UB has extensive experience in in-situ measurements of trace and reactive gases in various environments and already operates several measurement instruments at the institute and within national and international measurement campaigns. It offers a good working atmosphere, direct involvement in international research and attractive facilities (http://www.iup.uni-bremen.de/). The University of Bremen is family-friendly, diverse and sees itself as an international university. All applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity are welcome.

Contact:
Please send your application documents (cover letter, CV, and copy of your degree certificates including high school) until 11.04.2025 by indicating the job id A00625 to: sdrath@iup.physik.uni-bremen.de

For questions of the research project, please contact:
Dr. Maria Dolores Andrés Hernández (lola@iup.physik.uni-bremen.de) and/or Prof. Dr. Hartmut Bösch (hboesch@uni-bremen.de)