GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this according to our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.
Two Students Assistants (f_m_x) in Earth System Modelling
Reference Number 11059
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 modelling phenomena that affect present-day geodetic and geophysical observations taken on the ground or from space.
In order to provide prospective PhD students with early insights into our work, we are offering two student assistant positions to work on a small research project from the variety of themes outlined 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
- AI-based forecasting
- Glacial isostatic adjustment and large-scale surface deformations
We support to increase the number of female researchers and, therefore, particularly invite interested women to apply.
Your responsibilities:
- Literature study on 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
- 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
Fixed-term: 2 months
Salary: According to the rules of the TdL (tariff area East) for student assistants currently € 13.98 (without a Bachelor's degree) and € 14,59 (with a Bachelor's degree/FH degree).
Working hours: 9,5 h to 20 h/week (38 h to 80 h/month)
Place of work: Potsdam
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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.
“Diversity in perspectives” 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.
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