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<p class="western" style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"
lang="en-GB"> <font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US">The
Leibniz Institute of
Atmospheric Physics at the University of Rostock (IAP),
Germany, is currently
accepting applications for PostDoc and PhD positions in the
Optical
and Rocket Soundings department. <br>
This is an exceptional opportunity
to engage in impactful research in an intellectually
stimulating
environment.</span></font></p>
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lang="en-GB">
<font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US"><b>Positions:</b></span></font></p>
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lang="en-GB">
<font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US"><u>Subject: 2 PhD and
Postdoc Opportunities: Lidar development for sounding the
middle
atmosphere: winds, temperatures, aerosols, trace
constituents</u></span></font></p>
<p class="western" style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"
lang="en-GB">
<font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US">Position Details:</span></font></p>
<p class="western" style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"
lang="en-GB">
<font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US">We are particularly
interested in individuals focused on scientific developments
related
to new measurement capabilities, optical design, lidar data
processing, and geophysical analysis. </span></font>
</p>
<p class="western" style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"
lang="en-GB"> <font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US">Research
will consist of
both optical and geophysical topics which could include: laser
physics, high-precision optics, system design, data handling,
studies
involving winds, temperature, gravity waves, aerosols, and
other
topics. Applicants will learn skills associated with 3D
printing,
optical systems design, Julia programming, modern data
handing, and
conducting observational research in the stratosphere and
mesosphere.</span></font></p>
<p class="western" style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"
lang="en-GB"><font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US">These
positions will involve
collaboration with our private sector partners in the projects
LidarCUBE and EULIAA, both consortia of industrial and
scientific
partners in Germany and the EU. Our consortia are dedicated to
developing compact multipurpose lidar instruments, offering
unparalleled access to the atmosphere. We invite qualified
candidates
to contribute to our mission of advancing atmospheric research
on a
global scale.</span></font></p>
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lang="en-US">
<br>
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<p class="western" style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"
lang="en-GB">
<font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US"><u>Subject: PhD
Opportunity:
Rocket measurements of neutrals and plasma in the MLT</u></span></font></p>
<p class="western" style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"
lang="en-GB">
<font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US">Position Details:</span></font></p>
<p class="western" style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"
lang="en-GB">
<font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US">We are particularly
interested in individuals focused on scientific developments
related
to new measurement capabilities, instrumental design, data
processing, and analysis. Research will focus on instrument
development to measure neutral and plasma species onboard
sounding
rockets and potential VLEO (Very Low Earth Orbit) satellite
missions.
Applicants will join our experimental research team and help
to
conceive, design, and build instrumentation. Analysis of
small-scale
ion or neutral dynamics could involve studies of turbulence,
gravity
waves, neutral density, or other topics in the Arctic MLT.</span></font></p>
<p class="western" style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"
lang="en-GB">
<font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US">The position will involve
collaboration with our international partners in the project
DEFINE,
a sounding rocket activity to take place at Andøya Space. We
invite qualified candidates to contribute to our mission of
advancing
atmospheric research at the edge of space. Our efforts are
focused on
providing new observations and understanding of the transition
from
atmosphere to space.</span></font></p>
<p class="western" style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"
lang="en-GB">
<font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US">Postdocs will be
supported
to publish 1-2 papers per year in reputable journals and
present new
research at international conferences, the PhD has the option
of a
cumulative thesis (2 first author papers + 1 co-author paper)
or a monograph. </span></font>
</p>
<p class="western" style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"
lang="en-GB">
<font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US"><b>Application Process:</b></span></font></p>
<p class="western" style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"
lang="en-GB">
<font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US">To apply, please submit
the
following documents to <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:personal@iap-kborn.de">personal@iap-kborn.de</a>: Letter of
Intent, Curriculum
Vitae (CV), Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation</span></font></p>
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lang="en-GB">
<font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US">For detailed information
about the </span></font><font color="#000000"><span
lang="en-US">jobs
and the </span></font><font color="#000000"><span
lang="en-US">application
process, please visit </span></font><a
href="https://www.iap-kborn.de/en/news/jobs/">www.iap-kborn.de/en/news/jobs/</a><font
color="#000000"><span lang="en-US">.</span></font></p>
<p class="western" style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"
lang="en-GB">
<font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US">You can also contact us
in
person at major international events, e.g. ILRC and COSPAR.</span></font></p>
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Prof. Dr. Gerd Baumgarten
Department head
Optical and Rocket Soundings
Leibniz Institute of Atmospheric Physics
at the University of Rostock
Schloßstraße 6, D-18225 Kühlungsborn
phone: +49 38293 68 123
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.iap-kborn.de">www.iap-kborn.de</a>
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