Postdoctoral Position Fluid Physics of the Atmosphere
Postdoctoral Position Fluid Physics of the Atmosphere
Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization
Göttingen, Germany
We seek to fill a postdoctoral position in the research group on Small-scale Dynamics in Turbulence led by Dr. Florencia Falkinhoff, in collaboration with Dr. Mohsen Bagheri and Prof. Dr. Eberhard Bodenschatz.
The research
Understanding the individual and relative motion of particles is fundamental to understanding transport processes in complex flows. Large-scale transport in atmospheric flows is well understood and measured by monitoring stations and satellite observations. However, our knowledge of smaller scales, such as those ranging from 100 m to 50 km, and the associated concentration fluctuations is limited. Consider, for example, the transport of particles or tracers originating from the ground, such as the release of gases or aerosols, smoke from a fire, or particles blown into the atmosphere. In this context, we are planning a field campaign in which we will release several balloons simultaneously to investigate how the atmospheric boundary layer affects particle transport. To accomplish this, the successful candidate will design, carry out, and analyze field measurements.
Your profile
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated early career researcher who is passionate about contributing to a better understanding of the complex physics of the atmosphere with a:
- PhD degree in physics, meteorology, engineering or related fields.
- Knowledge in one or more of the following: experimental fluid physics and dynamics, turbulence, atmospheric flows, meteorology.
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, MATLAB or C++.
- Ability and desire to work in a diverse and international team.
- Good command of English. German language skills are not required.
- Knowledge of instrument design, remote sensing or electronics is a big plus.
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