Postdoctoral Position on Cloud Evolution from Satellite
Max Planck Institute for Meteorology
The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI‑M) is a multidisciplinary center for climate and Earth system research located in Hamburg, Germany. It is one of the premier climate science research institutes in the world. Located in the heart of one of Europe’s most livable and vibrant cities, it provides a highly international and interdisciplinary environment to conduct scientific research as well as access to state-of-the-art scientific facilities. You can also have a virtual tour of our campus.
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The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI‑M) is a multidisciplinary center for climate and Earth system research located in Hamburg, Germany. It is one of the premier climate science research institutes in the world. Located in the heart of one of Europe’s most livable and vibrant cities, it provides a highly international and interdisciplinary environment to conduct scientific research as well as access to state-of-the-art scientific facilities. You can also have a virtual tour of our campus.
THE POSITION
We invite you to apply for a
Postdoctoral Position on Cloud Evolution from Satellite
(W-0045 | all genders)
to conceptualize and quantify relationships between the cloud-formation scale and mesoscale cloud patterns. As a successful candidate, you will combine your expertise in compiling and analyzing (geostationary) satellite datasets with km‑scale simulation data and have the autonomy to set your own scientific emphasis. As team member for the ERC Starting Grant “MesoClou”, you will work with PhD students and a fellow postdoc. You will also become an integral part of the Multiscale Cloud Physics Group currently being established by Dr Franziska Glassmeier at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology.
YOUR PROFILE
We are looking for a curiosity-driven and conceptually-minded candidate who enjoys scientific discussion and complex data analysis.
To be considered for this position, you must have a PhD in a relevant field. As a suitable candidate, you have expertise in working with (ideally geostationary) satellite data and experience with scientific data analysis. Prior use of simulation data is not required but will be beneficial. You should also have experience in presenting your results to the scientific community at international conferences and through peer-reviewed publications in international journals.
As a successful candidate, we will expect you to shape, perform and present your research independently and work individually as well as in teams.
OUR OFFER
- Exciting research project at a challenging frontier of science
- Friendly and intellectually stimulating work environment
- Opportunity to shape your independent research profile
- Opportunity to extend your network, locally and through generous funds for scientific travel
- Opportunity for professional development including co-supervisory experience
- Flexible working conditions
- Attractive benefits incl. subsidy for public transport across Germany (Deutschlandticket)
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
- The position is offered for 3 years (full time). We are open to considering part-time employment
- The position is available after June 1, 2025. The start date is negotiable.
- Payment will be in accordance with German public service positions depending on qualification (E 14 TVöD), including extensive social security plans. The conditions of employment, including upgrades and duration, follow the rules of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science and those of the German civil service.
- The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds
- The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals
INTERESTED?
Applications received via our online application before June 8, 2025 (23:59 CEST) will receive full consideration.
CONTACT
For further information, please contact Dr Franziska Glassmeier (available from June 1, 2025)
Please do not forward your application to this email address. The application documents should include a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, relevant certificates, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two referees. All documents (PDF only) need to be submitted through the online application system.
Deadline: June 8, 2025
Max Planck Institute for Meteorology
Bundesstraße 53
20146 Hamburg
Germany