Research assistant (praedoc) (m/f/d)

Project C06 of CRC 1114 develops asymptotic models for mid-latitude atmospheric dynamics. An important focus concerns vortical flows, including tropical cyclones, mid-latitude blockings, and vortex flows emerging from weather fronts. The successful candidate for this position will

(i) extend the asymptotic analysis for tornado-like vortices from [1] to include anelastic effects,
(ii) develop a systematic near-surface boundary layer theory utilizing matched asymptotic expansions,
(iii) publication of this work in a high-level journal of theoretical fluid dynamics.

[1] M. Rodal, D. Margerit, R. Klein, Slender vortex filaments in the Boussinesq Approximation, Phys. Fluids, vol. 36, 056604 (2024)

The project offers the possibility of pursuing a PhD.

Master degree in Physics, Engineering, or Mathematics.

Desirable:
Hands-on experience with methods of asymptotic analysis.
Insights into the dynamics of slender vortex filaments, experience in the preparation of
scientific publications.

Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the reference code, no later than December 30th , 2024 in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Prof. Dr. Rupert Klein: gs-sfb1114@math.fu-berlin.de or postal to

Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Mathematik und Informatik
SFB 1114: Skalenkaskaden in komplexen Systemen
Prof. Dr. Rupert Klein
Arnimallee 6
14195 Berlin (Dahlem)

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