Météorologue/Météorologiste

The department of Climate Extremes and Impacts at the Hereon Centre investigates the predictability and impacts of climate extremes including the atmosphere and the ocean, in particular of those extremes affecting the coastal realm.

The project SOLVe investigates the interaction between natural (solar/volcanic) and anthropogenic climate forcings in their impact on climate variability and climate extremes, including potential changes in a future hothouse state. The project consortium consists of several institutes of the Helmholtz Association. The Hereon contribution is focused on analyzing Earth System Model Simulations with classical and AI tools to investigate the impact of changes in external forcings on climate extremes during the past centuries, and how this impact changes with increasing greenhouse gas forcing.

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with passion for the understanding of climate variability and climate extremes in the paleoclimate context. The project offers a high degree of independent work but demands a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of climate dynamics. The candidate should have experience of statistical (multivariate) concepts and should be open to apply new and upcoming AI methods to analyze the climate simulations. The interdisciplinary character of the project also asks for strong skills in communicating with project partners in coordinating research tasks to reach the overall goals of the project.

Employment would start as early as possible. The project SOLVe ends in December 2027.

Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy. We would therefore strongly encourage qualified women to apply for the position. The position is full-time (39 hours/week).

Your tasks

• analysis of comprehensive Earth System Model Simulations to test the impact of external forcings on climate
• analysis of climate model output by means of classical statistical and machine-learning methods
• coordination of scientific workflows among project partners

Your profile

• Master's degree and PhD degree in meteorology, oceanography, physics or mathematics, with a strong interest in the application of statistical and data analysis methods
• excellent knowledge in UNIX/Linux and Unix-Scripting
• very good knowledge in programming, preferably in Python,Fortran, Matlab or R
• experience in the environment of High Performance Computing (HPC) is desirable, but not mandatory
• capability to work in a team but ability to formulate and carry out your own research tasks independently
• proactive personality in shaping new research questions and coordinating scientific workflows

For further information, the candidates can contact Sebastian Wagner (sebastian.wagner@hereon.de) or Eduardo Zorita (eduardo.zorita@hereon.de).

We offer you

• an exciting and varied job in a research centre with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations
• a well-connected research campus (public transport bus) and best networking opportunities
• individual opportunities for further training
• social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to pay group 13 according to TV EntgO Bund
• an excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
• 6 weeks of holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year's Day
• very good compatibility of private and professional life; offers of mobile and flexible work
• family-friendly company policy with childcare facilities, e.g.nursery close to the company
• free assistance program for employees (EAP)
• corporate benefits
• a varied offer in the canteen on campus

Additional conditions The project is an internally funded project of the Helmholtz Association within the INNOPOOL funding scheme. Therefore, the employment limitations prescribed by the German law (Hochschul­rahmengesetz) apply for this project. Applicants should not have been employed longer than 12 years in a public research institution or university in Germany. The project lifetime ends in December 2027, and this period is also included in this 12‑year limitation.

Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.

Interested?

Then we are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents (cover letter, CV, transcripts, certificates, etc.) indicating the reference number 2025/KS 2 until June 18th, 2025.

Nos offres d'emploi s'adressent toujours à toutes les personnes capables de travailler, quels que soient leur âge, leur sexe, leur origine, leur orientation sexuelle, leur handicap, leur religion et leur idéologie, etc. Les candidats sont exclusivement sélectionnés sur la base de leurs qualifications. Les erreurs dans les informations données et l'orthographe sont réservées.