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PhD Researcher – Spatially compounding fire weather extremes across Europe in a changing climate(m/w/x)

Leipzig
Part-timeWith Home Office
Green Job
Data Science

Researching spatially compounding fire weather extremes across Europe using large ensemble climate model simulations. Master's degree in Physics, Data Science, or related fields required. Subsidised Deutschland-Job-Ticket, excellent supervision, special annual payment.

Requirements

  • Master degree in Physics, Data Science, Meteorology, Environmental Science, Earth System and Climate Sciences, Mathematics, or related fields
  • Curiosity
  • Self-motivation
  • Enthusiasm for innovative scientific research
  • Willingness to solve complex scientific questions and challenges
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Openness to scientific discussion
  • Critical thinking
  • Constructive exchange of ideas
  • Programming skills (Python, R, bash, or similar)
  • Experience with supercomputers or Linux systems (advantageous)
  • Experience handling large datasets (advantageous)
  • Experience working with climate data
  • Experience with atmospheric physics or interest in understanding physical processes causing weather/climate extremes
  • Experience with statistics (multivariate statistics advantageous)
  • Analytical skills
  • Capability to think out-of-the-box
  • Very good written and oral communication skills in English

Tasks

  • Utilize large ensemble climate model simulations
  • Advance understanding of spatially compounding fire weather extremes
  • Study spatially compounding fire-conducive weather extremes across Europe
  • Investigate future projections of extreme events
  • Analyze associated uncertainties of extreme events
  • Develop storylines for extreme events
  • Assess potential for worst-case extreme events
  • Collaborate with team members on simulations, attribution, and impact modeling
  • Combine observational and climate model data
  • Examine physical drivers of extreme events
  • Compute fire weather index from climate model simulations
  • Analyze large climate datasets
  • Participate in the UFZ graduate school HIGRADE
  • Engage in targeted training
  • Publish results in peer-reviewed papers
  • Present results at national and international conferences
  • Collaborate with relevant project partners

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Python
  • R
  • bash
  • supercomputers
  • Linux

Benefits

Additional Allowances

  • Special annual payment

Other Benefits

  • Capital-forming benefits
  • Support for international colleagues
  • Accessibility

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Subsidised Deutschland-Job-Ticket

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Excellent supervision
  • HIGRADE graduate programme

Learning & Development

  • Professional qualification

Diverse Work

  • Interdisciplinary qualification

Flexible Working

  • Work-life balance options

Family Support

  • Family office
  • Family support

Informal Culture

  • International Office
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