Postdoctoral Scientist in Atmospheric Physics and Ionosphere Modeling
Investigate D-region ionosphere variability and global teleconnections using advanced numerical models.
Best for:Best for computational scientists and atmospheric physicists with high-performance computing and large-scale data visualization experience.
Overview
The Leibniz Institute of Atmospheric Physics offers a two-year full-time postdoctoral position within the Department of Modelling of Atmospheric Processes, starting April 1, 2027. The successful candidate will utilize the UA-ICON general circulation model and CTM-IAP chemistry transport model to simulate D-region ionosphere variability above the Baltic Sea. This research is part of a collaborative project aiming to understand atmospheric impacts on the R-Mode positioning system. Responsibilities include conducting high-performance computing simulations, analyzing large datasets, and evaluating lower-atmospheric versus solar forcing.
What you'll do
- Perform UA-ICON simulations with interactive chemistry and UA-ICON-CTM simulations.
- Investigate the impact of global teleconnections on the chemistry of the D-region ionosphere above the Baltic Sea.
- Conduct numerical experiments to evaluate the effects of solar variability on the upper atmosphere.
- Analyze the relative importance of lower-atmospheric versus solar forcing on D-region predictability.
- Process, visualize, and interpret large meteorological and atmospheric datasets.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Physics, Computational science, Atmospheric science or a related field
Language: English; proficiency as a working language
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in high-performance computing
- Knowledge of modern statistical methods
- Proficiency in visualizing large data sets
- Demonstrated ability in scientific teamwork and communication
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit their application materials via email to the designated personnel address. Ensure all required documentation is included in the submission package.
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