Professorship in Theoretical Oceanography – GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research, Kiel

Overview

Kiel University and GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel jointly invite applications for a Professorship (W 3) in Theoretical Oceanography. The professorship is based at GEOMAR and assigned to the Research Unit “Theory and Modelling” within the Department “Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics.”

Responsibilities

• Carry out vigorous, internationally recognized research in the field of ocean and atmosphere dynamics and contribute to the understanding of ocean–atmosphere interactions.
• Establish a strong research program in geophysical fluid dynamics, addressing processes from 3-D turbulence to the large-scale circulation.
• Work on representation of ocean mixing in models and the combination of modelling and observations.
• Engage in theoretical studies that underpin parameterizations and innovative solutions in ocean and climate modelling, as well as data analysis.
• Foster interdisciplinary cooperation with other departments at GEOMAR and within the Kiel Marine Sciences consortium.

Teaching

• Teach in the B.Sc. program “Physik des Erdsystems” and the M.Sc. program “Climate Physics” in the field of ocean and climate physics with focus on theoretical oceanography and geophysical fluid dynamics.
• Corresponding teaching experience is required.
• Teaching is expected in English, with willingness to teach in German within 3 years.

Position Details

The position is opened with respect to Art. § 61 and § 63 Section 1 of the Higher Education Act of the State of Schleswig-Holstein. Teaching commitment currently is 4 semester hours per week. For additional information about the position please contact Prof. Dr. Peter Brandt ( ). Detailed information about GEOMAR can be found at

Equal Opportunity

Kiel University and GEOMAR aim to increase the number of female scientists in faculty positions and encourage applications from qualified women. Female applicants will be given priority if their qualifications and achievements are equal to those of male applicants. Applications from scientists with disabilities will be given priority in case of equal qualifications. We explicitly encourage candidates with a migration background to apply. Please refrain from submitting photographs.

Application

Applications in English including curriculum vitae, certificates of academic degrees, lists of publications, teaching experience and past and present third-party funding, statement on previous and future research interests and teaching plan together with private and academic mailing and e-mail addresses and telephone number should be submitted in electronic form in a single pdf-file (smaller than 20 MB) by July 6, 2018 to The Dean, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Kiel University, D-24098 Kiel, Germany ( ).