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Scientist (m/f/d) in Observational Physical Oceanography
GEOMAR
Posted on Feb 21, 2025
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a foundation under public law jointly financed by the Federal Republic of Germany (90%) and the State of Schleswig-Holstein (10%). It is one of the internationally leading institutions in the field of marine research.
Through our research and our commitment to the transfer of knowledge and technology, we contribute significantly to the preservation of the function and protection of the ocean for future generations.
The research unit Physical Oceanography of the research division 1: Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics is offering a position
Scientist (m/f/d)
in Observational Physical Oceanography
starting as soon as possible.
We are looking for a physical oceanographer with a PhD and many years of experience in the field of observational oceanography and the related scientific analysis of regional and global oceanic data sets.
The position involves the investigation of key processes of large-scale circulation and the role of the ocean in climate processes based on the analysis of observational and modelling data. This includes methods for analysing different and in particular inhomogeneous data sets, also with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) methods, as well as the support and further development of database systems. The position also includes participation in research trips, as well as planning and carrying out research trips. The supervision of student assistants, assistance with the supervision of Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D projects, as well as public lectures and contributions to knowledge transfer are desirable.
Interest in carrying out your own scientific projects and research cruises, also in co-operation with other working groups at GEOMAR and internationally, is required.
Job Description
- Autonomous writing of scientific publications and reports
- Scientific, interdisciplinary work in the field of physical oceanography in a national and international context as well as independent preparation of (research) results and their presentation and communication (analyses and research, conceptual activities)
- Independent preparation /follow-up of sub-projects for complex international sea-going expeditions
- Applying for and independently carrying out scientific projects (incl. sea voyages) with national and European funding organisations (e.g. DFG, BMBF, EU)
- Independent guidance of student assistants and supervision of qualification theses
- Close cooperation with technical staff for the preparation and realisation of sea voyages
- Support and further development of database systems
- Research tasks in a measuring oceanographic working group for the investigation of key processes of the large-scale circulation of the Atlantic and other sea areas
Qualification
Required:
- PhD in physical oceanography, general climate science, mathematics, physics or marine data science
- Several years of experience in seagoing observational physical oceanography
- Several years of experience in analysing observational data
- First author publications in the fields of physical oceanography or climate science using data from seagoing experiments
- Willingness and ability to participate in seagoing expeditions
- good English language skills (written and spoken)
Desirable:
- Experience in successfully applying for and carrying out research projects and research cruises
- Knowledge of instruments and sensors, the scientific and technical analysis and quality control of the data obtained with them and their publication in databases
- Experience in the application of artificial intelligence methods for data analysis
- Knowledge of the programming languages Matlab and Python
- Experience with scientific training, for instance in supervising qualification theses
At a workplace, directly on the Kiel Fjord with many leisure and recreational opportunities, we offer you:
- Good conditions for work-life balance: We offer, among other things, the possibility of mobile working and individual working time arrangements, vacation courses for the children of our employees, and good support in finding a place in a daycare center at the Kiel site
- Support services for professional and personal life situations
- An exciting work environment with the opportunity to provide important impetus for the development of sustainable solutions
- Exciting topics in an international environment
- Work in the field of marine and climate research, a forward-looking area with social significance
- 30 vacation days + additional time off at Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits
This is an offer for a permanent position. The salary depends on qualification and could be up to the class 14 TVöD-Bund of the German tariff for public employees. This is a full-time position. The position can be split. Flexible working hours are generally possible.
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel seeks to increase the proportion of female scientists and explicitly encourages qualified female academics to apply. GEOMAR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages scientists with disabilities to apply. Qualified disabled applicants will receive preference in the application process.
Please send your application for this post consisting of a CV, research and interest statement and a list of at least 3 professional references not later than March 23rd, 2025 under the following link:
As soon as the selection procedure has finished, all your application data will be removed according to data protection regulation.
For further information regarding the position and research unit please contact Prof. Dr. Peter Brandt (pbrandt(at)geomar.de).
We will answer all your questions if you send us an e-mail to bewerbung(at)geomar.de. In doing so, please refer to the keyword “BPO“.
For further information on GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel or the Helmholtz Association, please visit www.geomar.de or www.helmholtz.de.
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