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Scientist (m/f/d) in Observational Physical Oceanography
GEOMAR
Posted on Aug 22, 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 RU1 is offering a position as a
Scientist (m/f/d)
in Observational Physical Oceanography
starting on January 1st, 2026.
We are looking for a physical oceanographer with a PhD and 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 analyzing 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 and planning of research cruises, also in co-operation with other working groups at GEOMAR and international partners.
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 of sub-projects for complex international sea-going expeditions
- Independent guidance of student assistants
- Close cooperation with technical staff for the preparation and realization of research sea cruises
- 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
- Experience in seagoing observational physical oceanography
- Experience in analyzing observational data
- Publications in the fields of physical oceanography or climate science using data from seagoing experiments
- Willingness and ability to participate in sea-going expeditions
- good English language skills (written and spoken)
Desirable:
- Experience in applying for and carrying out research projects and research cruises
- Knowledge of instruments and sensors, the scientific and technical analysis 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
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
The position is available for three years, until December 31st, 2028.
The salary depends on qualification and could be up to the salary group 13 TVöD Bund of the German tariff for public employees. This is a full-time position. The position can be split. Part-time employment is generally possible within the framework of suitable working time models, provided that the position is filled on a full-time basis.
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 not later than September 14th, 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. Florian Schütte (fschuette(at)geomar.de) or (+49 431 600 - 4495).
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 “Physical Oceanography“.
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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