Work group:
Gerics - Climate Service Center
Area of research:
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Starting date:
23.01.2026
Job description: 2026/KG 1 - Postdoc - Data Science or Computer Science with environmental applications
Job ID: 944
Location: Hamburg
Application deadline: 02/19/2026
The Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) of the Helmholtz Zentrum Hereon is seeking a project scientist from one or more of the following backgrounds:
i) Environmental Data Science that combines environmental science knowledge with programming, statistics, and data analysis skills;
ii) Earth System Data Science or similar interdisciplinary fields with earth system sciences combined with data science and remote sensing;
iii) Climate Science or Climatology with strong quantitative/computational skills for coastal climate change analysis and climate adaptation;
iv) Environmental Science or Geography with emphasis on geospatial analysis, GIS, and coastal/marine systems to bridge information technology with coastal challenges; or,
v) Data Science or Computer Science with environmental applications.
GERICS develops science-based prototype products and services in support to government, administration and business in their efforts to adapt to climate change. It builds up a national and international network structure in order to integrate existing competences and knowledge, and to link various actors within the complex area of climate change.
The candidate would develop coastal climate services and would be responsible for data analysis and transformation and the conversion of science products for application at the local administrative and community level in the coastal environment in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) and beyond. The position is affiliated with the Interreg BSR projects Baltic Planet and RegenT. The context of coastal climate change GERICS is developing, testing and supporting the implementation of climate services to support the Policy Areas Tourism and Planning of the BSR.
The candidate should start as soon as possible. In principle, the full time position (39 h/week) is also sharable and limited to 24 months. GERICS is located in the Chilehaus in Hamburg, Germany.
Equal opportunities are an important part of our human resources policy. We therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply.
Your tasks
sourcing and accessing climate change data relevant to managers in the policy areas mentioned above
query, manipulation and use of climate change indices (C3S, CORDEX, etc.), and their interpretation and application in the target policy areas and with a diverse user-base
scientific data analysis with regard to socially relevant issues on coastal climate change, climate adaptation and tourism and planning
design and implementation of digital, BSR-specific information tools on coastal climate change and climate adaptation in the relevant policy areas mentioned above
transdisciplinary engagement with societal actors, including scientists, local administration, coastal communities, and other decision-makers
apply skills in data science, advanced AI interface development and machine learning?to apply climate change and other relevant data to real-world problems
exchange and coordination with project partners
Your profile
scientist preferably with a completed PhD degree in environmental, climate, earth sciences or similar
experience with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise solutions
expertise in coastal research and climate change
independence and ability to work in a team
very good written and spoken English skills are required, German language skills will be an advantage
have a good understanding of societal actor engagement
an?interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary mindset?is essential
a valid and existing work permit for the EU
For content-related questions, please contact Drs Louis Celliers (louis.celliers@hereon.de) or David Cabana (david.cabana@hereon.de).
We offer you
an exciting and varied job in a research centre with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations
a well-connected research campus (public transport) and best networking opportunities, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket if certain conditions are met (job ticket)
individual opportunities for further training
social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to pay group 13 (according to EntgO Bund)
an excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
6 weeks holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year's Day
very good compatibility private and professional life; offers of mobile and flexible work
free assistance program for employees (EAP)
corporate benefits
office location in the heart of the city of Hamburg in the historic Chilehaus
Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.
Interested? We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Apply now! jobs2.hereon.de/job/Postdoc-Data-Science-or-Computer-Science-with-environmental-applications/944-en_US/
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
Company
The Helmholtz Association contributes to solving major challenges to assure the future of our society. With more than 47.500 people on staff in 18 national Research Centers and an annual budget of more than 6 billion euros, the Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organization. The name Helmholtz stands for concerted research, in which networks form the key principle behind inquiring thought and action.
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The Helmholtz Association performs cutting-edge research which contributes substantially to solving the grand challenges of science, society and industry. To succeed in meeting these responsibilities, Helmholtz concentrates its work in six research fields: Energy, Earth and Environment, Health, Information, Matter, as well as Aeronautics, Space and Transport. Within each of these fields, research programs are developed by our scientists and regularly evaluated by renowned international experts. Their evaluation forms the basis for the program-oriented funding that is allocated to Helmholtz research. Within the six research fields, Helmholtz scientists cooperate with each other and with external partners – working across disciplinary, organizational and national borders.
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Helmholtz scientists, a high-performance infrastructure and modern and efficient research management are the ingredients to the Helmholtz Association‘s success and global impact.
Promoting young researchers is a major priority for the Helmholtz Association. Its qualification schemes for young researchers are geared mainly towards PhD students, postdocs and young managers. The Helmholtz Association has set high standards for its talent management. Its strategy begins with targeted recruitment of highly qualified staff at all levels, followed by comprehensive support aimed at further developing their potential. Ensuring equal opportunities is an essential element in all talent management activities undertaken by the Helmholtz Association.
The Helmholtz Graduate Schools and Research Schools at almost all Helmholtz Centers provide doctoral students with the general and specific skills and training they need, as well as ample opportunity to network. The period following a doctorate is decisive in determining the direction and success of a scientific career. For this reason, we established Career Development Centers for postdoctoral researchers in the Helmholtz Centers. This equips young researchers with the skills they need to go on to head a Helmholtz Investigator Group, for example. As an Investigator Group leader, junior scientists can independently set up their own group to conduct research in their specialist field and acquire management skills.
Within its talent management strategy, the Helmholtz Association pays special attention to the increased recruitment of talented female scientists both from Germany and abroad. To this end, there are currently two funding programs supporting this policy: and Helmholtz Distinguished Professorship – Funding for the recruitment of leading international female scientists (W3) .
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Company info
Telephone
0049-30-206329-0
Location
Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Str. 2
Berlin
Berlin
10178
Germany