Description
Open Positions 1
Time Span 01 Jun 2022 for 2 years
Application Deadline 30 Jun 2022
Financing yes
Type of Position
PhD - Individual Supervisor
1-2 Year Research Stay
Research stay at German university while doing a PhD in your home country
Field of Research
Mathematics / Natural Sciences
Subjects Environmental Sensing and Modeling
Description The Professorship for Environmental Sensing and Modeling at
the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology is
researching topics of metrology for environmental applications, and monitoring
greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions using atmospheric measurements and
dispersion models.
We are looking to expand our team from June 2022 onwards:
Scientific Researcher (m/f/d) E13 TV-L, 100% with the possibility of
doctorate researcher: Advanced inverse modeling of greenhouse gases and air
pollutants
The position is initially limited to 2 years; an extension of an additional 2
years is possible.
TASKS:
• Mathematical and physical modeling to determine greenhouse gas and pollutant
emissions in cities using novel atmospheric measurements (MUCCnet:
https: // atmosphere.ei.tum.de/)
• Optimization of an urban sensor network configuration for greenhouse gas and
air pollutant measurements using mathematical and physical assessments
• Analysis of ground-based and satellite-based remote sensing data using High-
Performance Computing at LRZ
• Publication of the results in scientific journals
• Assistance in teaching
REQUIREMENTS:
• An above-average degree in mathematics, computer science, information
technology, electrical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, or a
comparable qualification
• Sound knowledge of mathematics and physics, especially in linear algebra and
numerical optimization
• Understanding of statistical modeling and inverse problems is desirable
• Experience with programming languages like Python, MATLAB, or C++
• Joy in dealing with challenging and interdisciplinary questions
• Interest in atmospheric research and in contributing to improve and protect
the environment and climate
• Sound knowledge of written and spoken English. Basic German knowledge
desired.
WE OFFER:
• A young and dynamic team and an exciting work environment
• A diversity of exciting research questions and possibilities to develop and
pursue novel solution approaches
• Access to an excellent international network and up-to-date research topics
• Opportunities to work with the top peers from Harvard University, NASA JPL,
Caltech, UC Berkeley, and oth-er European partners, e.g. LSCE (France), EMPA
(Switzerland)
INTERESTED?
We look forward to receiving your application documents (English or German);
Please apply exclusively by E-Mail until 15 May to esm@ei.tum.de. Further
info: https:// www. esm.ei.tum.de/.
TUM is aiming to increase the number of
women employees, and applications from women are expressly welcomed. People
with disabilities, with essentially the same suitability and qualification,
will be preferred.
As you apply for a position at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), you
provide personal data. Please note our data protection information according
to Art. 13 Data Protection Basic Regulation (DSGVO) on the collection and
processing of personal data in connection with your application
https:// go.tum.de/554159. By submitting your application, you confirm that you
have taken note of the data protection information of the TUM.
Working Language
English
German
Language of Dissertation
English
German
Required Documents
CV
Reports, certificates
Letter of Motivation
Research Proposal
List of Publication
Others : Summary of master thesis (not more than one page)
More Information
https: // www. ee.cit.tum.de/fileadmin/w00cfk/esm/pdf/StellenausschreibungESMModellierung20220422a.pdf
