Reference Number
10895 \n
We are looking for a PhD candidate to improve an existing numerical model of the terrestrial branch of the global water cycle to fit geodetic requirements for use in global mass variation and Earth rotation studies. The research project will be carried out together with the Space Research Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences (Warsaw). The team at GFZ is responsible for developing numerical models of large-scale mass transport processes from which climate signals in Earth's rotation changes will be inferred. Your task will be to perform a wide range of hydrological model simulations forced by various atmospheric reanalyses, to improve the representation of land water storage variability in the model.
Your responsibilities: \n
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1. Execution and evaluation of hydrological model experiments under various forcing conditions and parameterisations \n
2. Design and implementation of process adjustments to improve land water storage representation \n
3. Model evaluation by means of geodetic observations \n
4. Sensitivity analyses and uncertainty assessment of the model results \n
5. Presentation of your results at international conferences and project meetings \n
6. Publication of your results in peer-reviewed journals \n
Your qualifications: \n
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7. Master\u2019s degree (or equivalent) in hydrology, meteorology, physics, mathematics, geodesy, or a related discipline \n
8. Experience with large-scale hydrologic modelling will be advantageous \n
9. Familiarity with geophysical data analysis \n
10. Excellent skills in scientific programming and scripting, preferably with Python and shell \n
11. An asset is to be familiar with geodetic observation techniques, such as satellite gravimetry, GNSS, or satellite altimetry \n
12. Strong social and excellent communication skills \n
13. Good command of the English language (written and spoken) \n
What we offer: \n
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14. Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment \n
15. State-of-the-art equipment \n
16. Public service benefits \n
17. Extensive training opportunities \n
18. Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre \n
19. Flexible working hours and conditions \n
20. Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work \n
21. Institute day-care centre on site \n
22. Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam \n
23. Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus \n Start date: As soon as possible
Fixed-term: 36 months
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to \u201cTV\u00f6D Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)\u201d. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Working hours: Part-time 75% (currently 29.25 h\/week)
Place of work: Potsdam \n\n
Have we piqued your interest? \nIf so, we look forward to receiving your application by 7th January 2026 .\n\nRequired documents: letter of motivation,\u00a0CV and certificates\n\nPlease use our online application form only.\n \n\n
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. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised 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. In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer. \n
\u201cDiversity in perspectives\u201d is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We among others do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply. \n\n
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