Vacancy: PhD Position at the Institute of Physics and Meteorology of the University of Hohenheim (Germany)

Within the Research Unit 1695 “Agricultural Landscapes under Global Climate Change – Processes and Feedbacks on a Regional Scale” of the German Research Foundation (DFG, see klimawandel.uni-hohenheim.de), the Institute of Physics and Meteorology of the University of Hohenheim is searching for a PhD (TVL-E13- 65%) to be filled immediately for 3 years.

The successful candidate will study modifications of the land-surface model NOAH for croplands within the Weather Research and Forecasting model (WRF). She/he will carry out annual sensitivity studies on the convection permitting scale focusing on the land-surface-vegetation-atmosphere feedback processes. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the project the candidate will closely collaborate with other sub-projects, namely experts in modelling of vegetation and soil dynamics.

We offer an exciting work environment in an international and interdisciplinary research team of modelling and observing scientists in cooperation with projects of the World Weather Research Program (WWRP) and within the regional climate modelling initiative CORDEX for Europe (<www.euro-cordex.net>) of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP).

We are seeking for a candidate with a diploma or master degree in meteorology, physics, mathematics, oceanography, or earth system science. We expect skills in programming (preferably Fortran), UNIX and at least basic knowledge of the German language. Experience in the set up, operation, and verification of climate or weather forecast models is welcome. If you are creative, enjoy team work, and are capable of working independently, we are looking forward to your application. To increase the proportion of women, they will be preferred at equivalent qualification. Furthermore, seriously disabled people will be preferred at equal aptitude.

Please send your application documents in written or electronic form before March 15, 2012, to:
Prof. Dr. Volker Wulfmeyer
University of Hohenheim
Institute of Physics and Meteorology
Garbenstrasse 30
70599 Stuttgart
Phone: +49 (0) 711 / 459 – 22160
Email: volker.wulfmeyer@uni-hohenheim.de
URL: www.uni-hohenheim.de/www120