Posted on 2010-02-02

University of Hamburg
Faculty: Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences | Department: Earth Sciences | Institute: Institute of Oceanography, Work Group „Experimental Oceanography“

A full-time postdoctoral position will be open in April 2010 to conduct research studies in experimental oceanography.

Post duration:                       5 years, 01 April 2010 – 31 March 2015 *
Salary group:                        14-TV-L
Working hours per week:   39

The university intends to increase the number of women amongst its academic personnel and encourages qualified women to apply. In compliance with the Hamburg Equal
Opportunity Law, preference will be given to equally qualified female applicants.

Responsibilities:
Research associate is responsible for academic service in the working group. Outside of these tasks the associate has the opportunity to individual research activities, further academic education and acquiring teaching experience. The tasks also provide opportunities for further scientific achievements, therefore at least one third (1/3) of the contracted working hours will be granted for their own scientific works.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Research in the field of experimental oceanography, especially on ocean climate with focus on the North Atlantic; participating in the ongoing research projects and cooperation with other research groups of the KlimaCampus at the University of Hamburg as well as in national and international context
• Teaching activities in experimental oceanography including supervising internships, exercises and seminars
• Provide tutorial on scientific work (Diplom, Bachelor and Master as well as PhD thesis)
• Acquire externally funded research projects (EU and national level)
• Active involvement in academic administration

Requirements
The post requires an academic degree in natural science, preferably in Physical Oceanography, and a Doctoral degree. Several years of postdoctoral experience would be of advantage.

Furthermore we are also looking for outstanding features such as

• Solid and extensive empirical knowledge about climate-relevant ocean processes and ocean circulation
• Expertise in the application of modern measurement techniques of oceanography
• Experience in working with other scientific groups
• Experience in acquiring third-party funded research projects (fund rising)
• Strong teaching experience and experience in supervising assignments, thesis and dissertation as well as
• The willingness to participated in expeditions at sea

Preference will be given to disabled applicants with equal qualifications.

To apply for this position, please send the complete application and credentials (including application letter, curriculum vitae, degrees and copies of certificates) to Prof. Dr. Detlef Quadfasel, Institute of Oceanography at Bundesstrasse 53, 20146 Hamburg, Germany by 28 February 2008.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Prof. Dr. Detlef Quadfasel at +49-40-42838 5756 or find more details at http://www.ifm.uni-hamburg.de

* § 2 of the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Law (“Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz”)

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Posted on 2010-01-04

University of Hamburg

Faculty: Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences | Department: Earth Sciences | Institute: Institute of Oceanography, Work Group „Experimental Oceanography“

Applications are invited for a PhD position of the EU funded research project THOR, the aim of the project is to establish an operational system that will monitor and forecast the development of the North Atlantic Thermohaline Circulation (THC) on decadal time scales and assess its stability and the risk of a breakdown in a changing climate.

Post duration:                       32 months, 01 April 2010 – 30 November 2012 *
Salary group:                        13-TV-L
Working hours per week:   26 (2/3 of a regular position)

The university intends to increase the number of women amongst its academic personnel and encourages qualified women to apply. In compliance with the Hamburg Equal
Opportunity Law, preference will be given to equally qualified female applicants.

Responsibilities:
Research associates are responsible for academic service in the corresponding project. Outside of these tasks the associates have the opportunity to further academic education, in particular through the completion of a doctoral dissertation. Results obtained by the associate through project work may be used for the dissertation.

Areas of Responsibility:
- Conduct of research in the field of experimental oceanography, especially on ocean climate with focus on the North Atlantic
- Assist in the organization and the scientific supervision of the mooring program of experimental oceanography
- Assist in the teaching and academic programs of experimental oceanography including supervising internships, exercises and seminars

Requirements
The post requires an academic degree in natural science, preferably in Physical Oceanography.

In addition, solid and extensive empirical knowledge about climate-relevant ocean processes, ocean circulation as well as expertise in the application of modern measurement techniques of oceanography and experience in working with other scientific groups plus willingness to participate in expeditions at sea would be great advantages.

Preference will be given to disabled applicants with equal qualifications.

To apply for this position, please send the complete application and credentials (including application letter, curriculum vitae, degree and certificate as well as transcripts) to Prof. Dr. Detlef Quadfasel, Institute of Oceanography at Bundesstrasse 53, 20146 Hamburg, Germany by
28 February 2008.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Prof. Dr. Detlef Quadfasel at +49-40-42838 5756 or Ms. Chenbo Guo at +49-40-42838 7478 or find more details at www.ifm.uni-hamburg.de or www.eu-thor.eu

* § 2 of the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Law (“Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz”)