The Department of Physical Oceanography and Instrumentation of the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) is offering 2 PhD positions in Physical Oceanography (Analysis of Surface-Layer Turbulent Processes). Remuneration is paid in accordance with the TV-L salary scale at level EG 13 (30 working hours/week). The employment is temporary for 3 years. Starting date is 01 November 2016.
IOW is an independent institute of the Leibniz Association, engaged in system analysis of coastal and marginal seas, with a special focus on the Baltic Sea. The scientists of the four departments (Physical Oceanography, Marine Chemistry, Biological Oceanography and Marine Geology) cooperate within the framework of a joint research program.
Job description
Both PhD projects are integrated in the large-scale collaborative research initiative TRR181, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). In this project cluster, numerous universities and national research institutes bundle their expertise to investigate energy cycles in the atmosphere and the ocean.
The two PhD projects announced here are part of a TRR181 sub-project, focusing on energy cycles in the surface layer of the ocean. Central component of these projects will be the investigation of a recently discovered class of “sub-mesoscale” turbulent motions that may be essential for the surface-layer energetics but are presently not well understood. Results from this research will lead to the development of parameterizations for ocean climate models applied in other parts of the project cluster.
The first PhD project (Phy-10/2016) will study these processes with a help of a high-resolution numerical modeling approach, using modeling tools developed at IOW. In the second project (Phy-11/2016), the role of small-scale processes in the surface layer will be investigated based on experimental data. The PhD student in this project will participate in several research cruises in the south-east Atlantic Ocean and in the Baltic Sea.
The PhD students will closely collaborate with each other, and with other students and researchers in the TRR181 project cluster.
Qualifications
Applicants are required to have a master degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Physical Oceanography, or a related scientific discipline. We expect very good English language skills, very good academic achievements, and a strong interest in interdisciplinary fundamental research. A background in geophysical fluid mechanics is an advantage.
For position Phy-10/2016 (numerical modeling), specific expertise in numerical mathematics and scientific computing is advantageous. Position Phy-11/2016 (field experiments) requires the ability and willingness to work at sea during multi-week research cruises. Previous field experience and expertise in oceanographic measurements and the analysis of oceanographic field data is of advantage.
Applications of disabled persons will be considered preferentially if professional and personal qualifications are comparable. Please indicate your disability in your application documents, and enclose a copy of your disability certificate.
IOW promotes equal opportunities for men and women, and received in 2013 and 2016 the Total Equality (TEQ) rating for these activities. Applications of female candidates are especially encouraged, and will be considered preferentially in the case of equivalent qualification. Please note that the positions announced here are not suitable for job sharing. An overview over our equal-opportunity actions may be found at our website.
The Leibniz-Institute for Baltic Sea Research offers an attractive working environment in the immediate vicinity of the Baltic Sea. The institute has a broad scientific and technical expertise in all areas of marine research, and provides ideal working conditions through state-of-the-art technical infrastructure and equipment.
Applicants should send their complete application documents (including cover letter, CV, certificates, and references) no later than 30 September 2016 to the following address (please clearly indicate in which of the two positions your are interested by chosen the corresponding keyword):
Leibniz-Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW)
Human Resources Department
Seestraße 15
18119 Warnemünde, Germany
Keyword: Phy-10/2016 or Phy-11/2016
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Please note that application and travel expenses cannot be covered.
For further information, please contact:
for position Phy-10/2016:
Prof. H. Burchard, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Tel. +49-(0)381-5197-140
for position Phy-11/2016:
PD Dr. L. Umlauf, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Tel. +49-(0)381-5197-223
General information about your future place of work may be found at: www.io-warnemuende.de
