Postdoc Ocean and Climate Modelling and Ocean Dynamics

GEOMAR
- Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research

Kiel, Germany

As part of the Helmholtz Association’s program-oriented funding, the scientist will contribute to ongoing research in theoretical and physical oceanography and climate science within a motivated, interdisciplinary team, while also establishing their own research priorities. These could, for example, relate to the FUTURO campaign – scheduled for 2029 – which focuses on the role of West African upwelling regions within the climate and Earth system.

Participation in the conceptualization, proposal development, and execution of international scientific research projects is strongly encouraged. Furthermore, the scientist is expected to actively advance research priorities in theoretical oceanography and ocean/Earth system modeling at GEOMAR and to contribute to the strategic direction.

• Participation in the planning, proposal preparation, and execution of research projects in the fields of climate and ocean dynamics and modeling, as well as theoretical oceanography; interdisciplinary research projects are also highly welcome;
• Further development of modeling infrastructure within the Research Unit and at GEOMAR, particularly in the context of major international modeling initiatives, such as the FUTURO campaign;
• Publication of scientific results in international peer-reviewed literature;
• Participation in interdisciplinary research projects at GEOMAR;
• Active engagement within the research group, including the (co-)supervision of theses, internships, and scientific staff.

• Completed university degree and a Ph.D. in oceanography, climate science, applied mathematics, physics, or a related field;
• Proven track record as a researcher in ocean or climate modeling, theoretical oceanography, or related areas, demonstrated by publications in international peer-reviewed journals and/or a very good doctoral thesis;
• Ability to work effectively in a team, demonstrated, for example, through collaboration on (inter) national projects or interdisciplinary research initiatives;
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

• Experience in ocean or climate modeling (e.g., using FESOM or NEMO) and in the processing and analysis of large (model-based) datasets, as well as experience working with (high-performance) computing infrastructure for running and/or analyzing models;
• Experience in participating in the application process and/or implementation of scientific projects;
• Proficiency in spoken and written German is desirable but not required.

Deadline 14 October

GEOMAR
- Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research