Scientist Position (PostDoc)

Scientist Position (PostDoc)

Reference: NSP/D1.3

The candidate’s research interests should focus on development of methods and concept supporting decision making in inhomogeneous environments. Decision making in the context of climate protection, adaptation and sustainable development is often superimposed by a variety of factors. Thus, algorithms have to be developed providing an integrated risk and option assessment.

Tasks:

•         Developing integrated concepts for decision support in various contexts (cities, developing countries, etc.)

•         Cooperating with the interdisciplinary PROGRESS partners

•         Publishing and presenting scientific results

•         Supervising PhD and master students

•         Developing project proposals

Qualifications/Experiences:

•         PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or equivalent

•         Fundamental knowledge in the fields of climate impact science

•         Working with data of different quality

•         Project Management, programming skills and modeling experiences

•         Experience in knowledge management, decision algorithms, e.g. belief networks, Petri nets, viability analysis

•         Responsible and self dependent work attitude

Start: 01.04.2010, Duration: 3 years

All applicants should enjoy working in an international and interdisciplinary team. A close cooperation with the other projects running under the North-South Theme at PIK is mandatory. The main working language is English. Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in Germany (TV-L) in E 13. All positions are open now. Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled. For further information, contact Dr. Juergen Kropp (kropp-at-pik-potsdam.de), Phone: +49-331-288-2526 or 2664. Information about PIK can be found at www.pik-potsdam.de, about the research group at www.pik-potsdam.de/nsp . Applications, including curriculum vitae, the reference number of the post, a letter describing relevant experience and interests, and the name and address of two referees should be sent to:

Dr. Juergen Kropp, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, P.O. Box 601203 14412 Potsdam

Online applications are preferred and should be sent to nsp@pik-potsdam.de. Please keep in mind that paper applications can only be sent back to you if you enclose an addressed and prepaid envelope. The Potsdam-Institute for Climate Impact Research is striving to increase