The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for geosphere research. As a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres we are part of the largest scientific organization in Germany. With approximately 1,500 employees our key mission is to secure a profound understanding of the systems and processes of solid Earth, to develop strategies and options for action in addressing global change and its impacts on a regional level, to understand natural hazards and to minimize associated risks, to ensure the sustainable provision of energy and raw materials for a high-tech society and to evaluate the influence of human activity on system Earth.
For section 1.3 Earth System Modelling, we are looking for
Two Student Assistants (f_m_x) in Earth System Modelling
Reference Number 9057
Section 1.3 ” Earth System Modelling” of GFZ is focusing on the numerical representation of transient dynamics in both the solid Earth and near-surface geophysical fluids like atmosphere and ocean. We are particularly interested in modeling phenomena that affect present-day geodetic and geophysical observations taken on the ground or from space.
In order to provide prospective PhD students early insights into our work, we are offering two students assistant positions to work on a small research project from the variety of themes given on our website.
Examples are:
- Global ocean tides
- Sea-level variations due to past and present ice-mass changes
- Ocean data assimilation and nudging
- Soil moisture and surface water mass re-distribution
- Composition of the crust and geothermal heat flow
- Glacial isostatic adjustment and large-scale surface deformations
Section 1.3 supports to increase the number of female researchers and, therefore, particularly invites interested women to apply.
Your responsibilities:
- Literature study to a dedicated topic in Earth System Modelling
- Design of a model experiment with a controlled variation of a small set of parameters
- Statistical analysis and plotting of numerical model results
- Presentation of results in a small group seminar
Your qualifications:
- B.Sc. in Science or Engineering
- Enrolment at a German University
- Basic knowledge of linux computing environments including batch and/or python scripting
- Basic knowledge of time series analysis methods
What we offer:
- Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Public service benefits
- Flexible working hours and conditions
- Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
- Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus
Start date: 1st June 2024
Fixed-term: 2 Months
Salary: According to the rules of the TdL (tariff area East) for student assistants currently € 12.41 (without a bachelor’s degree) and € 12.72 (with a bachelor’s degree)
Working hours: 20 h per week (80 h per Month)
Place of work: Potsdam
Have we piqued your interest?
If so, we look forward to receiving your application by 31st March 2024. Please use our online application form only.
Diversity and equal opportunities are integral components of our human resources policy. The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. Anyone who has been recognized as severely disabled, will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any questions, please contact our representative for the severely disabled at sbv[at]gfz-potsdam.de, who will be happy to assist you in the further application process. In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer at gba[at]gfz-potsdam.de.
Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b, Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Art. 26 of the Data Protection Act for the State of Brandenburg. After completion of the procedure, application documents will be deleted in compliance with data protection regulations.
In case of any further queries relating to the field of activity, please contact Dana Felski via email at dana.felski@gfz-potsdam.de. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.
