[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD position on 3-d cloud-radiative effects on midlatitude cyclones, KIT Germany

[Voigt, Aiko (IMK)]

PhD position on 3-d cloud-radiative effects on midlatitude cyclones, KIT 
Germany

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute of Meteorology and Climate 
Research - Department Troposphere Research, Karlsruhe, Germany

The Clouds and Storm Tracks group at the Institute of Meteorology and 
Climate Research, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology offers a PhD 
position within Phase 2 of the collaborative research center "Waves to 
Weather" (W2W). Diabatic heating by radiation is a main driver of the 
atmospheric circulation. The PhD student will address the representation 
of radiative transfer in numerical weather prediction models, and the 
consequences for the dynamics and predictability of midlatitude cyclones 
at the synoptic scale and the mesoscale. The project is conducted in 
close collaboration with Prof. Bernhard Mayer 
(Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich) and is motivated by earlier work 
that demonstrated that radiation can impact the organization of clouds 
and the evolution of idealized midlatitude cyclones. It is further 
motivated by the current trend towards high-resolution models, for which 
three-dimensional (3-d) radiative effects are expected to become 
increasingly important. While the dynamical impacts of 3-d radiative 
effects remain unclear, they can now be studied for the first time 
thanks to recent progress in high-resolution modeling and the 
representation of radiation in atmospheric models.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc in Meteorology, Physics, or a closely 
related discipline. He/she has a strong interest or first experiences in 
atmospheric dynamics and clouds as well as numerical modeling and the 
handling of big data. Experience with scientific programming and data 
analysis (e.g. linux, python, fortran, cdo) is an advantage. The 
position is initially funded for 3 years with possible extension until 
June 2023 and is available immediately. It is remunerated according to 
TV-L E13 (75%).

W2W features an innovative program for the development of early career 
researchers based on self-government. In addition to self-organized 
activities such as workshops, trainings and a guest program, the 
successful candidate will have the opportunity, if desired, to pursue an 
international research visit of at least one week. The consortium 
conducts an ambitious program to gradually enhance gender equality on 
all career levels within the academic fields combined in W2W. The Clouds 
and Storm Tracks group has a strong focus on cloud-circulation coupling 
and its impact on weather and climate. It has established an 
international reputation in atmospheric and climate dynamics as well as 
high-resolution modeling. KIT is a distinguished research university 
that combines three core tasks — research, education and innovation — 
into a single mission. With 9,400 employees and 25,000 students, it is 
one of the largest institutions of research and higher education in 
natural sciences and engineering in Europe. In the area of Atmospheric 
Science KIT was ranked #1 in Germany and #6 in Europe in the last 
Shanghai Ranking.

For more information on the position, please see 
<https://www.wavestoweather.de/positions/phd-position-b4c/index.html> or 
contact Dr. Aiko Voigt via email to aiko.voigt at kit.edu. For more 
information on W2W see <https://www.wavestoweather.de/>. Please submit 
your application via the W2W website 
<https://www.portal.graduatecenter.uni-muenchen.de/ocgc/w2w>. Review of 
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position 
is filled.

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NOTE: I am on parental leave and work half-time until Jan 2020.

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research - Department Troposphere Research

Dr. Aiko Voigt
Group leader

Phone: +49 721 608 24324
aiko.voigt at kit.edu
http://www.imk-tro.kit.edu/english/7048.php

KIT – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association


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