PhD position The Institute for Coastal Research "Systemanalyse und Modellierung" in Geesthacht (near Hamburg, Germany)

The GKSS Research Centre is located in Geesthacht near Hamburg, Germany,
with a further centre in Teltow near Berlin, and is a member of the
Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres (HGF). With its
approximately 800 employees it undertakes, in collaboration with
universities and industry, research and development in the areas of
coastal research, materials research, regenerative medicine, and structure
research with neutrons and synchrotron radiation.

The Institute for Coastal Research "Systemanalyse und Modellierung" in
Geesthacht (near Hamburg, Germany), invites applications for a

PhD position - Code-No. 2009/KS 1

Appointment will begin as soon as possible and will be for three years.

The determination of the initial status of the forecast in numerical
weather forecast is based on the assimilation of observational data. These
data are mainly temperature, wind, and humidity from synoptical weather
stations, but also atmospheric quantities derived from satellite
measurements become important in recent years. New satellite missions help
to get a more detailed picture of the atmosphere. Also the assimilation
techniques developed further. Presently measured data are not just used to
define the initial state of a weather forecast model, but can also be
assimilated into a the model during run time. This technique is of special
interest in hindcasting, i.e. for long time simulations of past years.

Aim of the PhD thesis to improve the quality of long time hindcast
simulations with a regional climate model by assimilating high resolution
measurements into the model simulations. The main focus is to study the
effect on the regional water cycle. The work is part of the research
network "Earth Observation System" in the Helmholtz association.

We offer an appropriate salary, related to TV-AVH as well as the usual
public sector social benefits. GKSS is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer seeking to increase the proportion of female faculty
members. Qualified women are therefore especially encouraged to apply.
Physically handicapped persons will be favoured if they are equally
qualified. The GKSS strongly supports equal opportunities.

Please send your application with our code-No. 2009/KS 1 including CV and
references to GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht GmbH, Personalabteilung,
Max-Planck-Str. 1, 21502 Geesthacht or via e-mail to personal@gkss.de.

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Ilona Liesner
GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht GmbH
Institut für Küstenforschung/Institute of Coastal Research
Max-Planck-Str. 1
21502 Geesthacht / Germany
Tel.: +49-(0)4152-87-1830
Fax: +49-(0)4152-87-2832
eMail: ilona.liesner@gkss.de

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