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Two post-doctoral researcher positions at KIT-Campus Alpin (f/m/d) Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The University in the Helmholtz Association
In close partnership with society, KIT develops solutions for urgent challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, sovereignty and an aging population. As The University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT unites scientific excellence from insight to application-driven research under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to drive this transformation. As a University of Excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future.
KIT – Science for Impact.
We are offering for the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research Atmospheric Environmental Research (IMKIFU) starting on 15.09.2026 and limited for 3 years
Two post-doctoral researcher positions at KIT-Campus Alpin (f/m/d)
Modelling terrestrial ecosystems response to environmental changes
Do you have knowledge of land ecosystems, climate change and land use change? Do you have very good quantitative and coding skills? Are you keen to apply your knowledge and skills to address societal and ecological research challenges?
If so, we can offer you a post-doctoral researcher position within a multidisciplinary, international research environment at KIT-Campus Alpin, Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research / Atmospheric Environmental Research (IMKIFU) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
We welcome a creative, communicative and team-spirited colleague to join the land-ecosystem modelling group (LEMG https://lemg.imkifu.kit.edu/) at IMKIFU. You will be contributing to the further development and application of advanced coupled model systems, focusing (depending on your skills and research interests) either on the dynamic global vegetation model LPJ-GUESS and the full coupling of LandSyMM and/or ad-vancing new approaches towards links between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning through the coupling of LPJ-GUESS with the functional diversity model Madingley.
Lines of research include:
- Familiarize yourself with code and the coupled modelling set-up
- Further develop relevant key processes
- Develop ideas for model applications, simulation set-up and analysis and publications
- Document code development and performance
- Coordinate and interact with others involved in these developments (within the LEMG team and international partners)
You have:
- PhD in environmental science, ecology, meteorology, or related areas
- Knowledge in coding languages, ideally C++
- Proficiency in Python or R
- Fluency in English and good communication skills
- Delight in engaging with an international, multidisciplinary research community, including the willingness to travel
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home).
Please apply online until May 1st, 2026 using the vacancy number 166/2026 to Ms Rink, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Human Resources, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany. For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Almut Arneth (almut.arneth@kit.edu).
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KIT – The University in the Helmholtz Association
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