[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD opportunity in cumulus cloud meteorology (University of Cologne, Germany)

[Roel Neggers]

The Institute for Geophysics and Meteorology at the University of 
Cologne (UoC) in Germany invites applications for a

PhD Graduate Research Position in Meteorology

This research position is part of the InScAPE research group 
(http://gop.meteo.uni-koeln.de/inscape/) led by Prof. Roel Neggers. This 
DFG-funded research project aims to characterize and understand the 
geometric and spatial structure of cumulus cloud populations in high, 
unprecedented detail using a new stereo camera network at our JOYCE site 
in Jülich (http://joyce.cloud), in combination with high-resolution 
cloud-resolving simulations with the ICON-LEM model. We are looking for 
a model enthusiast to conduct the simulations on a supercomputer and to 
cross-compare the model results with stereo camera data and**satellite 
data. Subsequently this information will be used to improve the 
representation of cumulus clouds in weather and climate models. The work 
will be conducted in collaboration with scientists at the Meteorological 
Institute of the University of Bonn.

The University of Cologne is situated in an attractive region in Germany 
due to a vivid cultural and international scene, as well as the 
proximity to various natural parks. With approximately 50,000 students, 
the University of Cologne is one of the largest universities in Germany 
and ranks among the Excellence Universities. It employs over 600 
professors and 7,000 academic and non-academic staff.

Applicants should have a master’s degree in meteorology or in another 
related field of the natural sciences (geophysics, physics, 
mathematics). Experience in the following areas is highly recommended:

     • Geophysical fluid dynamical modeling, in particular Large-Eddy 
Simulation (LES)
     • Comparing high-resolution model output with meteorological 
measurements
     • Supercomputing
     • Scientific programming (F90, C, Python, shell scripting)
     • UNIX/LINUX operating systems

We expect a good command of written and oral English, the willingness to 
present research results at scientific conferences, and the ability to 
collaborate with others. We offer you:

     • A diverse and fair working environment
     • Support in reconciling work and family life
     • Flexible working time models, full-time positions suitable for 
job sharing
     • Extensive advanced training opportunities
     • Occupational health management offers
     • Local transport ticket at a discount for UoC employees

The position is awarded for maximally three years, including a 6-month 
probationary period. If the applicant meets the relevant wage 
requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is based on 
remuneration group TVL-13 (75%) of the pay scale for the German public 
sector. The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and 
diversity in its employment relations. Women are expressly encouraged to 
apply and given priority in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act 
of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We 
expressly welcome applications from individuals with severe disabilities 
or people of equivalent status. Severely disabled applicants of equal 
merit and qualifications will be given priority.

Interested candidates should send a complete application package (CV; 
motivation letter describing background, training and research interests 
matching the position; degree certificates; and contact information of 
two references) as a single PDF to Roel Neggers 
(neggers at meteo.uni-koeln.de) no later than 15 December 2019. Interviews 
with selected candidates will start subsequently, with the position 
remaining open until filled. (Note: This is the second announcement of 
this vacant position).

Kind regards,

   Roel Neggers

-- 
Prof. Dr. Roel A. J. Neggers
Institute for Geophysics and Meteorology
University of Cologne
Pohligstr. 3
50969 Cologne
Germany
Tel      : +49 221 470 1614
Email    :neggers at meteo.uni-koeln.de
Internet :http://gop.meteo.uni-koeln.de/inscape

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