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

We seek a motivated research assistant (Ph.D. student) willing to support our ongoing research on mixed-phase clouds. Particularly, we would like to address mixed-phase processes in deep convective clouds to understand how these clouds interact with aerosol: How do deep convective clouds affect the aerosol size distribution and their spatial distribution? How do these effects change under environmental conditions (e.g., polluted vs. pristine environments)? For this, some aspects of the group’s Lagrangian cloud microphysical model to represent certain cloud mixed-phase processes need to be further developed or adapted (e.g., partial melting of ice particles, solution effects on homogeneous freezing temperatures). Within this general setting, the research assistant has the opportunity to address their own topics. Beyond research, the research assistant is expected to support teaching at the Institute of Meteorology (e.g., by teaching exercises and tutorials, and supervising Bachelor’s and Master’s students). The position serves to enhance the candidate’s scientific qualification through participation in research and the acquisition of teaching experience.

• Completed university degree in atmospheric sciences, physics, or mathematics (Master's degree).

Desirable:
Experience or willingness to develop model components using the programming language Fortran. Experience or willingness to run numerical models on parallelized supercomputers. Experience in the analysis of model output using Python or a similar high-level programming language. Fluency in English (written and spoken). The ability to work in a team.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Fabian Hoffmann (f.hoffmann@fu-berlin.de).

Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the reference code, no later than August 11th , 2025 in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Prof. Dr. Fabian Hoffmann: sekretariat@met.fu-berlin.de or postal to

Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Geowissenschaften
Institut für Meteorologie
Allgemeine Meteorologie
Prof. Dr. Fabian Hoffmann
Carl-Heinrich-Becker-Weg 6-10
12165 Berlin (Steglitz)

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