Two Students Assistants (f_m_x) in Earth System Modelling

at  GFZ HelmholtzZentrum fr Geoforschung

The GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. With around 1,650 employees, we develop a sound understanding of systems and processes of the solid Earth as well as strategies and options for action to counter global change, understand natural hazards and sustainably secure energy and raw material requirements.
For section 1.3 Earth System Modelling, we are looking for
Two Students Assistants (fmx) in Earth System Modelling

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.Sc. in Science or Engineering
• Enrolment at a German University
• Basic knowledge of linux computing environments including batch and/or python scripting
• Basic knowledge of time series analysis methods
  Start date: 1st June 2025
  Fixed-term: 2 Months
  Salary: According to the rules of the TdL (tariff area East) for student assistants currently € 13.25 (without a bachelor’s degree) and € 13.83 (with a bachelor’s degree)
  Working hours: 20 h per week (80 h per Month)
  Place of work: Potsdam

• Literature study to a dedicated topic in Earth System Modelling
• Design of a model experiment with a controlled variation of a small set of parameters
• Statistical analysis and plotting of numerical model results
• Presentation of results in a small group seminar