PhD position (m/f/d) in the area of ocean surface layer energetics
One scientific focus of the Institute of Coastal Research is the investigation of ocean turbulence and mixing, and its impact on climate. The Institute uses and develops cutting edge observational methods, such as autonomous vehicles, as well as climate, regional, and turbulence-scale computer modelling. The position will be a part of the Small-scale Physics and Turbulence group.
We invite applications for a potential PhD position (m/f/d) in the area of ocean surface layer energetics to complete the project tasks. The position is initially limited to three years with a preferred starting date as soon as possible. The place of employment is Geesthacht.
The project is subject to the approval of funding by the German Research Foundation, and is part of the second phase of the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) „Energy transfers in atmosphere and ocean“ conducted together with partners from the Universities of Hamburg and Bremen, as well as others. The candidate will use autonomous ocean glider vehicles to measure ocean turbulent energy transfers in the surface layer of the ocean, and communication between the surface layer and the deeper ocean. The goal of the research project is to develop process understanding and parameterisations that lead to improved, energetically consistent, climate models. Close collaboration with the other research areas of the CRC is expected, and more information can be found at energy transfers in atmosphere and ocean.
Your tasks:
- scientific evaluation and analysis of physical oceanographic data from a variety of instrumentation
- participation in cruise campaigns including the preparation and operation of autonomous vehicles
- the development of mathematical models to parameterise relevant ocean processes
- scientific publications and presentations at national and international conferences and workshops
Your profile:
- Masters degree in oceanography, fluid mechanics, geosciences, mathematics or related disciplines
- solid background in oceanography, engineering, or physics, or environmental science
- excellent programming skills (e.g., experience with any of Python, MATLAB, C, Fortran, or R)
- willingness to participate in research cruises
- excellent knowledge of English (written and oral)
- good communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
- high degree of creativity and flexibility