University of Cologne

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accord- ance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-West- phalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

WE OFFER
» Working in an internationally well-established working group
» A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
» Support in balancing work and family life
» Extensive advanced training opportunities
» Occupational health management offers
» Flexible working time models
» Opportunity to work remotely

Homepage: https://www.uni-koeln.de

As part of the IDEA-S4S cooperation between Germany and Italy in the field of meteorology and climatology, an international, research-oriented Master‘s degree program in ‘Climate Sciences’ is to be created. On the German side, the University of Cologne and the University of Bonn are involved, whereby the advertised position is located at the University of Cologne only. The University of Bologna is involved on the Italian side.

YOUR TASKS
» Development of research-oriented teaching formats addressing emerging topics in climate science, particularly those associated with the rapidly developing field of machine learning. Potential research areas are, for example, boundary layer meteorology, cloud physics, hydrology, palaeoclimate, Earth Observation or Earth system modelling across scales
» Implementation of joint (block) courses with Italian partners, possibly associated with field campaigns and/ or summer schools (teaching commitment 4 SWS)
» Contributions to the (to be established) Master program “Climate Science”
» Independent research in one of the fields mentioned above
» Intensification of ERASMUS and exchange activities with the Italian partners, starting with first joint teaching activities
» Design and support of joint Bachelor‘s and Master‘s theses between Italy and Germany

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is Wiss2507-05. The application deadline is 10.08.2025. For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Susanne Crewell (susanne.crewell@uni-koeln.de) or Professor Dr Jürgen Kusche (kusche@uni-bonn.de) and take a look at our FAQs.