Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Geowissenschaften - Institut für Meteorologie AG WECLIP
The research of the working group "Weather and Climate Processes" headed by Stephan
Pfahl covers various aspects of atmospheric dynamics, extreme weather events and the
atmospheric water cycle. Numerical models of varying complexity and different observational
data sets are used to study atmospheric processes and phenomena on time scales ranging
from single weather events to long term climate change.
Research assistant (praedoc) (m/f/d) at the Institute of Meteorology
with 75% part-time job
limited to 3 years
salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU
reference code: PhD_DryDays
Tasks
The research assistant will work on the project “Understanding future changes in the
frequency of dry days (DryDays)”, which is funded by the German Research Foundation. The
project aims to investigate future changes in the frequency of dry days and the underlying
processes based on the analysis of global climate simulations. The third-party-funded
research project offers the opportunity to pursue a doctorate.
Requirements
Requirements:
Completed university degree in atmospheric sciences, mathematics or physics (master's
degree).
Desirable:
Research experience in atmospheric dynamics and the atmospheric water cycle. Experience
in data analysis using Python, R, or a comparable programming language, as well as in
statistics. Fluency in English and the ability to work in a team.
How to apply
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Stephan Pfahl (stephan.pfahl@met.fu-
berlin.de / +49 30 838 64908).
Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the
reference code, no later than October 27th, 2025 in PDF format (preferably as one
document) to Prof. Dr. Stephan Pfahl; Secretary, Mrs. Coenders: coenders@zedat.fu-
berlin.de or postal to
Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Geowissenschaften
Institut für Meteorologie
AG WECLIP
Prof. Dr. Stephan Pfahl; Secretary, Mrs. Coenders
Carl-Heinrich-Becker-Weg 6-10
12165 Berlin (Steglitz)
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Freie Universität Berlin is an equal opportunity employer.
Facts
| Published | 08.10.2025 |
|---|---|
| Category | Research assistant |
| Location | Germany, Berlin, Berlin |
| Area of responsibility | Natural sciences, Academia and research, Research (academic), Physics |
| Start date (earliest) | Earliest possible |
| Duration | limited to 3 years |
| Full/Part-time | 75% part-time job |
| Remuneration | salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU |
| Working language and expected level |
|
| Homepage | https://www.fu-berlin.de/ |
Requirements
| Qualification | Completed university degree in atmospheric sciences, mathematics or physics (master's degree) |
|---|---|
| Field of study | Natural sciences and mathematics, Mathematics, Physics |
Contact
| Reference number | PhD_DryDays |
|---|---|
| Contact person | Herr Prof. Dr. Stephan Pfahl |
| Contact email | stephan.pfahl@met.fu-berlin.de |
| Contact phone number | +49 30 838 64908 |
Apply
| Application deadline | 27.10.2025 |
|---|---|
| Reference number | PhD_DryDays |
| By post | Freie Universität Berlin
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