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.

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 Multiscale Physics in the Climate System
(W-0046 | all genders)

with the freedom to develop and pursue your own research program within a broad scope. As a successful candidate, you will 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 interdisciplinary science.

To be considered for this position, you must have a PhD in a field like physics and applied mathematics or a field related to one of the components of the climate system. As a suitable candidate you, have expertise in analyzing complex systems (e.g., using dynamical systems theory, statistical physics) and/or process-level expertise in a specific component of the climate system. 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 independently design, conduct and present an innovative research project.

OUR OFFER

• Exceptional opportunity to shape your independent research profile
• Friendly and intellectually stimulating work environment
• 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.

A short (<2 pages) sketch of a possible research project in the context of your scientific achievements is expected.

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

mpimet.mpg.de

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