PhD or Postdoc position in Paleoclimate modelling and downscaling with Machine Learning
At the Technical University of Munich (TUM), as part of the Past2Future HorizonEurope project, we offer one
PhD or Postdoc position (m/f/d)
to work on the development and application of generative Machine Learning methods for the bias correction and downscaling of paleoclimate simulations, to be filled as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will be part of the Earth System Modelling group at TUM (https://www.asg.ed.tum.de/esm/home/) and will be closely involved in the HorizonEurope project Past2Future. The position is funded for 2 years (Postdoc, 100%, 40h per week) or 3 years (PhD, 75%, 30h per week). Remuneration is in accordance with the German public tariff scheme (TV-L), salary group E 13.
About the project:
The Past-2-Future project aims to advance Earth system models (ESMs) in order to provide fully paleoclimate-informed future climate projections, including the inclusion of information from paleoclimate proxy data, recalibration of existing models, further development on both fast and comprehensive ESMs, as well as bias correction and dowscaling.
Key responsibilities:
The candidates will be expected to work on one or more of the following tasks
- Develop machine learning (ML) methodologies appropriate for bias correction and downscaling of paleoclimate simulations
- Perform bias correction and downscaling of long transient simulations from fast Earth system models
Provide bias correction and downscaling at high resolution for subsequent impact assessments with focus on extreme events
Requirements:
Master’s / PhD degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, meteorology, oceanography or a related field
Excellent skills and strong background in programming (e.g. python, Julia) are required
Experience in working with Earth system model simulations is required
Experience in machine learning is required
Willingness to travel for work (project meetings, workshops, and research visits) and take part in further training
High level of competence in oral and written English
We offer:
The chance to be part of an interdisciplinary collaboration of leading European research institutions
Participation at international workshops and conferences
A stimulating working environment in an internationally leading research institution
A collective pay scheme and associated benefits
We explicitly encourage women to apply. In cases of equal qualification and within the given legal scope, women will be given preference. Applications by candidates with migration background are also encouraged. Disabled candidates with equal qualifications will be regarded favorably. TUM also encourages applications by parents returning from parental leave.
Please send your full application (including cover letter, CV with list of publications, contact details of two referees, Master / PhD certificates) as a single PDF document by Email to esm-jobs.asg(at)ed.tum.de. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
The size of the file should not exceed 15 MB.
For further information or to discuss the position please contact Prof. Dr. Niklas Boers (n.boers(at)tum.de) or Dr. Sebastian Bathiany (sebastian.bathiany@tum.de).
Technische Universität München
TUM School of Engineering and Design
Department of Aerospace and Geodesy
Earth System Modelling Group
Prof. Dr. Niklas Boers
Lise-Meitner-Str. 9
85521 Ottobrunn
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