Scientist in Climate Dynamics

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M), a multidisciplinary centre for Climate and Earth System research located in Hamburg, Germany, invites applications fo

Scientist in Climate Dynamics (m/f) – SAS2010-07.2 –

He/she is sought to lead a junior research group on the topic of climate dynamics in coordination with the department head (Bjorn Stevens) and the leader of the global modeling group (Marco Giorgetta). Candidates with at least two years of post-doctoral experience in climate system modeling (broadly interpreted, so as to include the analysis and design of numerical experiments) are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Requirements:

• A PhD in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or related fields
• Above-average programming skills (FORTRAN, Unix shell scripts, visualisation)
• Experience in climate modelling and/or climate data analysis
• Good knowledge of the English language (skills in German are welcomed) 

The position is offered for four years, starting July 2010 or soon thereafter, with payment according to a civil service position (TVoeD E13) with extensive social security plans included. Salary can be commensurate with experience given the constraints of German employment law. The conditions of employment, including upgrades and duration, follow the rules of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Sciences and those of the German civil service.  

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology seeks to increase the number of female scientists and encourages them to apply. Handicapped persons with comparable qualifications receive preferential status.