In the field of Earth system and climate modelling, PIK is looking for an

Ocean Modeler for the Tipping Point Modelling Intercomparison Project (m/f/d)

(Position number: 26-2024 Ocean Modeler)

starting as soon as possible.

The position is funded until June 2027. Remuneration is in accordance with the German public tariff scheme (TV-L Brandenburg), salary group E13. The position is a full-time position with a weekly working time of 40 hours per week. Appointment is conditional on approval by the funding agency. The position can be filled on a part-time basis with a minimum of 32 hours per week.

The Tipping Point Modelling Intercomparison Project (TIPMIP) is an international initiative that aims to systematically advance our understanding of tipping dynamics and associated critical thresholds which might commit parts of the Earth system to large-scale, non-linear change. Earth system components which might show such non-linear behavior include the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, the Amazon rainforest and the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.

The AMOC/Oceans modeler position in TIPMIP will contribute to the further development and evaluation of the TIPMIP AMOC/Ocean experimental protocol. In addition to protocol development and performing TIPMIP AMOC/Ocean simulations, they will serve as a scientific liaison between the TIPMIP core team and the international Earth system modeling community.

Key responsibilities:

• Further development of the TIPMIP AMOC/Ocean protocol for evaluation in TIPMIP phase one and coordinating TIPMIP AMOC/Ocean phase 2.0 protocol development
• Performing “offline” AMOC/Ocean simulations with a relevant/appropriate ocean model;
• Coordinating AMOC/Ocean data submission and distribution with the TIPMIP Data Scientist/Manager;
• Coordinating the TIPMIP AMOC/Ocean domain group in close collaboration with the TIPMIP staff and AMOC/Ocean Domain Leads;
• Assisting in the preparation of annual online and in-person domain-specific (AMOC/Ocean) meetings;
• Contribute to the drafting of project documentation and reports (interim and final project reports, conference reports);
• Analysis of model output data and publication of results in high-ranked, peer-reviewed, international scientific journals;
• Presentation of key results at international scientific meetings and conferences;
• Support of e.g. interns, students, doctoral candidates, and project scientists in the processing, evaluation and interpretation of data and in the conception and implementation of research projects

Requirements:

• Completed scientific higher education degree (PhD) in the field(s) of Earth science, geosciences, physics, mathematics, computer science or a comparable field;
• Demonstrated experience performing simulations with Earth system and/or ocean models (e.g. CESM, UKESM, HadGEM, etc.)
• Scientific publication record appropriate for the experience level;
• Experience in scientific software development;
• Knowledge of the state-of-the-art in Earth system and climate modeling;
• Excellent programming skills e.g. in C, BASH, Python, Fortran;
• Software user knowledge: MS Office, Linux;
• Proficient in dealing with database systems and operating systems.

We expect:

• the ability to work independently and on your own initiative;
• a methodical and systematic approach and the capacity to familiarize yourself quickly with new topics;
• a high level of competence in oral and written German and English (Equivalent to C1 or better in both languages);
• reliability, engagement, and strong motivation;
• willingness to travel for work (project meetings, workshops etc.) and take part in additional training(s);
• strong willingness and capacity to work as a member of a dynamic, growing, and intra-institutional team;
• a high degree of personal and professional organizational skill.

We offer:

• the opportunity to be part of a creative, interdisciplinary team;
• a stimulating working environment in an internationally recognized research institute on Potsdam's beautiful, historic Telegrafenberg campus, a short commuting distance from Berlin;
• flexi-time and mobile working (up to 50% of your hours);
• a collective pay scheme and associated benefits as well as a subsidized travel card for public transport or Deutschland-Ticket Job.