At the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Agrosphere (IBG-3) we conduct research to improve our understanding of biogeochemical and hydrological processes in terrestrial systems. Specific studies focus on environmental controls on biogeochemical cycling of elements, the analysis of exchange processes and nutrient dynamics in the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. A combination of experiments, modelling and innovative observation technologies is used to bridge the gap between model, process and management scale. Its research contributes to the sustainable and resource-conserving use of soils and water and to the quantification of the effect of climate and land use change on terrestrial ecosystems. We offer a competent and interdisciplinary working environment, as well as an excellent framework in the areas of experiments and modelling.

We are offering a

PhD position - Remote sensing and snow hydrology

Your Job:

This PhD position is associated with the DFG funded Collaborative Research Center 1502 (SFB 1502) on Regional Climate Change: Disentangling the Role of Land Use and Water Management (DETECT). The position is for the C04 project which aims to develop and implement a snow data assimilation scheme into the fully coupled terrestrial systems model to improve continental-scale snow estimates and its impacts on the energy and water budgets. The successful candidate will develop remote sensing snow data assimilation scheme in the land surface model, applying advanced hydrologic modelling and data assimilation technologies in supercomputing environments.

Your Job:

• Develop and apply snow data assimilation scheme in existing, coupled continental scale land surface-subsurface terrestrial systems model for the pan-European domain
  
• Implement data assimilation methods for in-situ and remote sensing data
  
• Assess the impact of snow data assimilation on surface energy states and fluxes for fully coupled land-atmosphere simulations
  
• Perform scientific simulations in supercomputer environments
  
• Analyze large geoscientific data sets
  
• Present and publish results at international conference and peer reviewer journals

Your Profile:

• University degree (Masters) in either geosciences, computer science, physics, civil engineering or applied mathematics
  
• Experience in hydrological/land surface modeling, cold regions hydrology, remote sensing and high performance computing
  
• Knowledge in data assimilation is a clear advantage
  
• Strong programming skills with Fortran or C/C++ and Python
  
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary team across institutes
  
• Very good communication and organizational skills
  
• Very good communication skills in English

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Vibrant international and interdisciplinary work environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated between the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen
  
• Attendance at national and international conferences and workshops
  
• Possibility for further scientific and technical training through international experts
  
• An exceptional research infrastructure
  
• Support for professional development and carrier management
  
• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Extensive company health management
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/judocs
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

The employment of doctoral researchers at Jülich is governed by a doctoral contract, which usually has a term of three years. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

Additional Information
Further information on the project is available here:
https://www.lf.uni-bonn.de/en/research/crc-detect/crc-structure/cluster-c/cluster-c-projects

The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application via our
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