Research Associate - Dresden, Deutschland - Technische Universität Dresden

Technische Universität Dresden

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Dresden, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most
dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented,
regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It
develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic
programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social
sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity
and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all
employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop
their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a
university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation
and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent
university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their
achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

At the
Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Department of Hydrosciences,
Institute of Hydrology

and Meteorology, the
Chair of Meteorology offers a position as

Research Associate / PhD student (M/F/x)

starting
as soon as possible. The position comprises 75% of the full-time weekly hours and is limited
to 36 months, funded by the DFG project "The effect of roof-mounted photo-voltaic modules on the
urban microclimate and indoor thermal comfort (EUPHORIC)". The period of employment is governed
by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). This project
is conducted in close cooperation with the Leibnitz University Hannover and the Physikalisch

Technische Bundesanstalt in Braunschweig. The position offers the chance to obtain further academic

qualification (e.g. PhD).

Tasks:
The main objective is the investigation the effect of area-wide PV deployment in urban areas
on the urban microclimate in terms of thermal comfort and air quality. For this purpose, we plan to
implement a new parameterization for roof-top PV panels in the LES model PALM and use the model
to simulate and analyze the effects of the area-wide deployment of PV panels under realistic
atmospheric conditions. These simulations will be evaluated by in-situ measurements of turbulent
fluxes under the challenging conditions of urban environments.

Requirements:

- university degree (Master), preferably in meteorology, geoecology, environmental sciences,

physics, hydrology, hydro science and engineering or similar programs of study with a focus
on micrometeorology, numerical modelling and fluid dynamics
- strong hands-on and problem-solving skills; high motivation, good organizational skills, and

an independent and conscientious approach to work
- reliability and a high degree of initiative; interest in environmental atmospheric sciences as

well as interdisciplinary cooperation and good team spirit
- good programming skills in data analytics, e.g. R, Python, ideally also FORTRAN
- strong communication skills including good oral and writing skills. Very good English skills and

at least a basic knowledge of German would be preferred.

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage
women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career

equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code
IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

other usual documents by
March 31, 2023 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service

Umweltwissenschaften, Fachrichtung Hydrowissenschaften, Institut für Hydrologie und

Meteorologie, Professur für Meteorologie, Herrn Prof. Dr. Matthias Mauder, Helmholtzstr. 10,
Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

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