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Research Associate (Postdoc) on Radiation and Climate with the option to pursue a habilitation (postdoctoral qualification for professorship) § 28 Subsection 2 HmbHG

Your Responsibilities

Duties include teaching and research in the respective department or institute. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications as well as acquire teaching experience. These duties are intended to promote academic achievement. Therefore, at least one‑third of set working hours will be made available for the associate’s own academic work. The position comes with a teaching responsibility of 4h/week. It is intended for someone aiming for a career in academia and offers the possibility to obtain a habilitation, prerequisite for professorships in Germany.

Your Profile

A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate. You should have a strong research profile in radiative transfer modeling, climate physics of Earth or other planets, or satellite remote sensing of water vapor and clouds. You are expected to make substantial contributions to the radiative transfer simulator ARTS, to radiation-focused experiments with the climate model ICON or simpler conceptual models, or to the scientific exploitation of the FORUM and EarthCARE satellite mission.

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management, EGYM Wellpass
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum

Universität Hamburg – University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle "Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age" drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society. The University of Hamburg is committed to equal opportunity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness. The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply. Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non‑disabled applicants.