The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change,
climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world's leading research institutions in its field and offers natural and social scientists
from around the world an inspiring environment for excellent interdisciplinary research.
For the DFG funded project “Urban Percolation” (UPon) in Research Department 2 Climate Resilience, PIK is offering a
Doctoral researcher position (m/f/d)
(Position number: 56-2021-doctoral-researcher UPon)
in the field of spatial data analysis (statistical physics, complex systems science), starting as soon as possible.
The position
is funded for 3 years. Remuneration is in accordance with the German public tariff scheme (TV-L Brandenburg), salary group E 13. This is a part-time position
with a weekly working time of 30 hours per week.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct your PhD on the percolation properties of cities and urban land-cover.
- This includes the analysis of spatial data by means of clustering, comparison of methods, and the development of new ones. Moreover, empirical findings should be described analytically where possible.
Requirements
- You hold a Master degree in Physics, Math, Complex Systems Science, Computer Science, or related fields.
- You are strong in analytical thinking and have ease with quantitative work.
- You hold expertise in programming, experience with software development is valuable.
- Experience in geometry, network science, and handling geo-data is an asset but not required.
- Openness towards inter- and trans-disciplinary research approaches and teams.
- You have good communications skills and are fluent in oral and written English.
We expect
- The ability to work independently and on your own initiative
- A methodical and systematic approach
- Structured and goal-oriented thinking
- Capacity to familiarize yourself quickly with new topics
- Creativity and openness to new approaches
- Reliability, the ability to cope with stress, and a high level of motivation
- Willingness to travel for work (project meetings, workshops etc.) and take part in the PhD program
- Capacity for teamwork
- Organizational talent
We offer
- The chance to be part of a creative, interdisciplinary team
- A stimulating working environment in an internationally recognized research institute on Potsdam's beautiful, historic Telegrafenberg campus, a short commuting distance from Berlin
- A collective pay scheme and associated benefits
PIK seeks to increase the share of women in scientific positions and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. In cases of equal qualification and within the given legal scope,
women will be given preference. Applications by persons with a migration background are expressly encouraged. Applications of disabled persons with equal qualifications will be regarded
favorably. PIK also encourages applications by parents returning from parental leave.
Please apply by 31/10/2021 directly using our
application form.
Applications should include nominations of two colleagues who agreed to write recommendation letters.
For further information or to discuss the position please contact Dr. Diego Rybski. Telephone+49 (0)331-288-20712.