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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 in Geesthacht (near Hamburg, Germany) invites applications for a three-year
PostDoc - Code-No.: 2010/KS 5
PhD position - Code-No.: 2010/KS 6
for the projects "Coupled wind-wave-circulation-SPM transport modelling in coastal ocean"
and "Data assimilation in coastal ocean".
The Department of Data analysis and data assimilation, at the Institute for Coastal Research, GKSS hosts a number of highly motivated end experienced researchers in the field of numerical modelling of regional coastal circulation, surface waves, sediment transport, data assimilation, remote sensing. The Department is responsible for modelling pre-operational activities in the frame of COSYNA (Coastal Observation System for Northern and Arctic Seas) coordinated research activity in Germany aiming at developing long-term observational network for the southern North Sea and Arctic coastal waters, which will be linked to pre-operational models for scientific and management purposes. The Department is partner in the International Research Project Fluxes, Interactions and Environment at the Land - Ocean border, Downscaling and Nesting (FIELD-AC), which aims at advancing high-resolution coastal and wave modelling, remote and in situ data analysis and their assimilation in numerical models.
In the frame of the project "Coupled wind-wave-circulation-SPM transport modelling in coastal ocean" the first candidate will work on coupling between wave, circulation and sediment models and will carry out validations against ground-based COSYNA data and satellite remotely sensed data. Downscalling from regional to coastal scales is supposed to optimise the suite of modelling tools. Research will be also carried to support the quality of coastal product prototypes.
In the frame of the project "Data assimilation in coastal ocean" the second candidate will work on networking multi-disciplinary integrated coastal observational systems in Europe and establishing their predictive capabilities. Data assimilation of tidal gauge, HF-radar, FerryBox and glider data is expected to contribute to reaching optimal synergy between observations and prognostic models.
The successful applicants will have a PhD in physics, mathematics, physical oceanography, atmospheric science or related discipline. A strong background in modelling and programming, in particular ocean and/ or atmosphere models is desirable. Good skills in scientific programming (FORTRAN) as well as working with computers (Unix/Linux) are expected, as well as good knowledge of the English language (written and oral).
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. Handicapped persons with equal qualifications will be preferred.
For further details, please contact: Prof. Emil Stanev, emil.stanev@gkss.de.
Applicants should send a statement of interest, curriculum vitae and contact details of three references with our Code-No. 2010/KS 5 or 2010/KS 6 to GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht GmbH, Personalabteilung, Max-Planck-Straße 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany or via e-mail to personal@gkss.de.
Closing date for applications is 12 Juli 2010. Appointment will begin as soon as possible after 12 Juli 2010. Late applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
GKSS • FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM GEESTHACHT
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