PhD Position in Glacial Modeling

Reference Number 4884

The PhD position is part of the second phase of the DFG-funded priority program 2017 “Mountain Building Processes in Four Dimensions (4D-MB)”, which seeks to explore how re-organizations of Earth’s mantle during the collision of tectonic plates have both immediate and long-lasting effects on crustal motion, fault kinematics, earthquake distribution and surface evolution. The advertised project, led by Prof. Dirk Scherler (GFZ) and Prof. Ricarda Winkelmann (PIK), will investigate the isostatic response of the European Alps to Quaternary glaciations. The research focus is on numerical modeling of the Alpine ice cover and the lithospheric deformation.

Your responsibilities:

develop a workflow that links ice models (e.g., PISM, iSOSIA) and lithospheric models
data compilation for model forcing and evaluation
conduct extensive numerical experiments
close collaboration within an interdisciplinary network of scientists and other doctoral students in Geology, Geodesy, Geophysics, and Geochemistry
present results at international conferences and in scientific publications
work in a team with other PhD students, postdocs, and staff

Your qualifications:

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Geosciences, Physics, Mathematics or other related sciences
proven experience in glaciology and/or geodynamics, and numerical modeling
very good programming skills; knowledge of C/C++ is beneficial
proficient in spoken and written English; proficiency in German is beneficial, but not required
excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently, as well as within a multidisciplinary team

Start date: as soon as possible
Fixed-term: 3 years
Salary: This position has been assessed as being Salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group will be determined by the conditions of the collective wage agreement and the appropriate personal qualifications.
Working hours: part-time 75% (currently 29.25 h/week)
Place of work: Potsdam

What we offer:

ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
state-of-the-art equipment
public service benefits
extensive training opportunities
professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre
flexible working hours and conditions
support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
institute day-care centre on site
working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
in walking distance of Potsdam main station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus

If so, we are looking forward to receiving your application by the 30^th April 2021.

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