Leibniz University Hanover

Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) is a public research university located in Hanover, Germany. It is one of Germany’s largest and oldest science and technology universities, and a member of TU9, an association of leading German Institutes of Technology. LUH is known for its broad spectrum of subjects, ranging from engineering and natural sciences to humanities and social sciences, and a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research.
The Institute for Meteorology and Climatology is an institute of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics. The field of research is the physics of the atmosphere. It develops the LES software PALM and is worldwide known for its expertise in LES and atmospheric modeling.

Homepage: https://www.meteo.uni-hannover.de/en/

Doctoral Opportunity: Revolutionizing Water Vapor Research with AI (LES2GNSS Project)

Are you a passionate atmospheric modeler ready to drive cutting-edge research? We’re looking for a talented and motivated Doctoral Student to join our exciting new LES2GNSS project at the Institute for Meteorology and Climatology at Leibniz Universität Hannover (Germany).

This full-time (partial possible) hybrid position offers a unique chance to combine groundbreaking research with valuable academic development.

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About the Project

Funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), the LES2GNSS project aims to revolutionize our understanding of water vapor fluctuations in the atmosphere. We’ll achieve this by integrating advanced modeling techniques with high-precision data from GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems).

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Your Impact

As a Doctoral Student, you’ll be pivotal to this project, with responsibilities including:

• Conducting innovative research using the LES software PALM (Large Eddy Simulation model).
• Analyzing and interpreting simulation results alongside real-world measurements.
• Developing and implementing new functionalities for GNSS meteorology applications such as ray tracing.
• Participating in seminars, conferences, and contributing to scientific publications.
• Completing your doctoral thesis.

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What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on a cutting-edge research project with the potential to significantly impact weather, climate, and air quality research.
• Close mentorship from a dedicated supervisor invested in your success.
• Collaboration with a team of passionate researchers in a stimulating academic environment.
• The chance to build a strong professional network through conference participation and publication.

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Qualifications

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion for research and a strong work ethic. If you’re excited by the prospect of pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge, we encourage you to apply!

• Master’s degree in Meteorology, Climatology, Geography, Geodesy, or a related field.
• Experience with atmospheric numerical modeling and high-performance computing will make your life easier at the beginnin (e.g., WRF, WRF-LES, PALM).
• Proficiency in geographic data integration (digital terrain models, LiDAR).
• Strong background in atmospheric science (desirable).
• Knowledge of atmospheric boundary layer processes and turbulence modeling (desirable).
• Understanding of geodetic principles (GPS) (desirable).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (a plus).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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Contact

For more information, please reach out to me directly at kermarrec@meteo.uni-hannover.de.