 The GKSS Research Centre is located in Geesthacht near Hamburg, Germany, with a further centre in Teltow near Berlin, and is a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres (HGF). With its approximately 800 employees it undertakes, in collaboration with universities and industry, research and development in the areas of coastal research, materials research, regenerative medicine, and structure research with neutrons and synchrotron radiation. Our Institute for Coastal Research at the GKSS Research Centre Geesthacht near Hamburg invites applications for a 3-year PhD position
Code-No.: 2010/KS 2 The PhD study is embedded into a large integrated project ("Wissenschaftliche Monitoringkonzepte für die Deutsche Bucht"). The work will focus on hydrodynamic and sediment modelling in coastal areas of the German Bight in the North Sea. Essential qualifications are diploma or a comparable degree in oceanography, physic, mathematic, meteorology, biology, geophysics or related scientific field, experience in scientific computation (e. g. UNIX/LINUX, FORTRAN, MATLAB or C/C++) and good skills in written and spoken English. Background in numerical modelling is advantageous. We expect creativity and independence, the ability to work and communicate within a team of scientists from different disciplines. We offer an appropriate salary, related to TV-AVH as well as the usual public sector social benefits. GKSS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer seeking to increase the proportion of female faculty members. Qualified women are therefore especially encouraged to apply. Physically handicapped persons will be favoured if they are equally qualified. The GKSS strongly supports equal opportunities. For further details, please contact: Dr. Joanna Staneva, joanna.staneva@gkss.de Phone: +49-4152-87-1804. Please send your application indicating Code-No.: 2010/KS 2 including CV, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two referees to our personnel division or personal@gkss.de or via postal delivery to GKSS Forschungszentrum Geesthacht GmbH, Personalabteilung, Max-Planck-Straße 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany Deadline for applications is 16th March 2010 GKSS • FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM GEESTHACHT |
