[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD Position studying mixed-phase clouds at Goethe University Frankfurt

[Anna Possner]

Within the “Make our planet great again” German Research Initiative 
(MOPGA-GRI) we have an open PhD position for three years starting as of 
June 1st, 2019.

_*Project goal:*_We use a range of tools, from high-resolution 
large-eddy simulations, to global analyses of satellite records, to 
determine and quantify the driving factors governing cloud-radiative 
properties over the world´s oceans. This particular project will focus 
on understanding the organisation of mixed-phase clouds (clouds 
containing a mixture of water and ice) over the oceans by performing a 
range of high-resolution cloud-resolving simulations with ICON-LES. 
Mixed-phase clouds stretch over hundreds of kilometers and have been 
shown to impact the regional climate in the Arctic and Southern Ocean. 
Their behavior may also influence larger-scale circulation patterns in 
the atmosphere.

_*Tasks:*_This position will involve working with Dr. Anna Possner at 
the Institute for Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the Campus 
Riedberg. The successful candidate will play a major role in shaping the 
scientific questions together with Dr. Possner. They will further be 
required to plan and execute the necessary computational and statistical 
analyses. Publication of the results in peer-reviewed scientific 
journals and presentations at international conferences are expected. 
Further funds for professional development are also available. There are 
no teaching obligations with this position.

_*Requirements:*_A scientific degree with above average grades in 
Physics, Environmental Sciences, Computational Sciences, Statistics, or 
other related disciplines is required. A demonstrated record of 
scientific curiosity, self-motivated thinking, technical ability and/or 
communication skills are valued as much as disciplinary knowledge. The 
position will require extensive shell scripting, analyses in Python, and 
graphical presentation of the results. Strong communication skills in 
English (oral and written) are desired. Computational skills will be 
required for this position. Pre-existing knowledge of cloud physics, or 
atmospheric modelling is desirable, but not required.

Goethe University is in strong support of gender equality and in 
particular encourages women to apply for this post. Preference will be 
given to equally qualified people with disabilities. Goethe University 
has been certified as a family-friendly University in 2005 and actively 
supports the reintegration of parents into the work force following 
parental leave. Part-time positions are possible given that job 
requirements for the position are not compromised.

Interested, or want to know more? Then pleasesend your application 
including CV, cover letter and, if applicable, list of publications *by 
March 31**^st **, 2019*as one PDF to Dr. Anna Possner, 
apossner at iau.uni-frankfurt.de. For informal inquiries please contact Dr. 
Anna Possner.


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