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Details of the postdoctoral positions
Application Round
March 2026
Project title
Multiscale Physics in the Climate System
City
Hamburg
Specific field of research
Complex Systems
Earth Science
Physics
Max Planck Institute
Max Planck Institute for Meteorology
Broad field of research
Chemistry, Physics and Technology Section
Short description of the group/project/topic of research


We invite you to apply for a Postdoctoral Position on Multiscale Physics in the Climate System 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 Lise Meitner Group on Multiscale Cloud Physics 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 a related 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.
  • Opportunities 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).
Additional information
  • 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 Society for the Advancement of Science and those of the German civil service.
  • 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.
Link to PI’s webpage
https://mpimet.mpg.de/en/research/independent-research-groups/multiscale-cloud-physics-lise-meitner-group
Requirements
Requirements

Applicants have to upload their 

  • CV (including a publication list)
  • a summary of previous research
  • and a statement of interest
Additional requirements for the application

Please make sure that your application materials include information on your motivation for applying to this specific position, a short (<2 pages) description of your research interests in the context of your scientific achievements, and contact information of 2 references.

Principal Investigator
Franziska Glassmeier - Max Planck Institute for Meteorology
Email: franziska.glassmeier@mpimet.mpg.de
Contact person
Sarah Arugolanu
sarah.arugolanu@mpimet.mpg.de
+49 40 41173-280