Postdoctoral Position on Multiscale Physics in the Climate System (W-0058 | all genders)

with the freedom to develop and pursue your own research program within a broad scope. As a successful candidate, you will become an integral part of the Multiscale Cloud Physics Group led by Franziska Glassmeier at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for a curiosity-driven and conceptually-minded candidate who enjoys interdisciplinary science and scientific discussion. To be considered for this position, you must hold a PhD in physics or arelated field. Suitable backgrounds include - but are not limited to - computational physics, active matter, statistical physics of neural networks, non-equilibrium fluctuations. You should have experience in presenting your results to the scientific community at international conferences and through peer-reviewed publications in international journals. As a successful candidate, we will expect you to develop, conduct and present your own innovative research projects.

OUR OFFER

Exceptional opportunity to shape your independent research profile
Friendly and intellectually stimulating work environment
Opportunity to extend your network, locally and through generous funds for scientific travel
Opportunity for professional development including co-supervisory experience
Flexible working conditions
Attractive benefits incl. subsidy for public transport across Germany (Deutschlandticket)

EMPLOYEEMENT CONDITIONS

The position is offered for 3 years (full time). We are open to considering part-time employment
The position is available immediately. The start date is negotiable.
Payment will be in accordance with German public service positions depending on qualification (E14 TVöD) and includes extensive social security benefits. The conditions of employment, including salary progression and duration, follow the rules of the Max Planck
The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We particularly encourage applications from researchers who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the scientific community
The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals

INTERESTED?

Applications received before 13th****April, 2026 (23:59 CEST) will receive full consideration.

ABOUT US

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M) is a multidisciplinary center for climate and Earth system research located in Hamburg, Germany. It is one of the premier climate science research institutes in the world. Located in the heart of one of Europe’s most livable and vibrant cities, it provides a highly international and interdisciplinary environment to conduct scientific research as well as access to state-of-the-art scientific facilities. You can also have a virtual tour to our campus.

CONTACT

For further information, please contact Dr Franziska Glassmeier.

Please do not send your application to

this email address; instead use the online application system of the Max Planck Postdoc Program only:

https://postdocprogram.mpg.de. Please also refer to this webpage for the required documents.

Deadline: April 13, 2026

Max-Planck-Institut für Meteorologie

Bundesstraße 53

20146 Hamburg

Deutschland

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