Research Associate for the Project “TRR 181”, SUBPROJECT T2: OCEAN SURFACE LAYER ENERGETICS § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Earth System Sciences, Institute of Oceanography

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date: as soon as possible, fixed until 30.06.2028 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline: 2025-03-26

Scope of work: part-time

Weekly hours: 75 % of standard work hours per week

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications. They may also pursue doctoral studies outside of working duties.

The oceanic surface mixed layer is a key part of the climate system. Accurately simulating this turbulent boundary layer is critical in improving climate model performance. The successful candidate will use Large Eddy Simulations (LES) in order to study the impact of resolved turbulence on the large-scale flow. Special focus will be given on frontal instabilities associated with turbulence driven frontogenesis. The role of surface waves in such a dynamical regime will be explored. The project aims for a better understanding and improved parameterisations of these processes which are unresolved in current global climate models. The candidate will be part of the “Theoretical Oceanography” group and the Research Training Group “ENERGY” which offers dedicated training courses, seminars and mentoring.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

M.Sc. in oceanic or atmospheric sciences, physics, or related field at the time of appointment
experience with Linux/Unix and a programming language (e.g. Python, Fortran) are required
applicants should have very good English skills and enjoy working in an international team
a background in ocean modelling or geophysical fluid dynamics would be an advantage

We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements

Continuing education opportunities

University pensions

Attractive location

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance opportunities

Health management, EGYM Wellpass

Educational leave

30 days of vacation per annum

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.