Job description

Research topic and tasks

Eastern boundary upwelling systems in the tropical-subtropical Oceans are regions with high biological productivity and fish abundance. At the same time, they are heavily impacted by climate change in terms of warming, deoxygenation and acidification. These upwelling regions are also subject to strong temperature variability on seasonal to decadal time scale, manifested e.g. in marine heat waves.

The position is located in the Physical Oceanography group at the Institute of Environmental Physics (IUP) at the University of Bremen. The Postdoctoral researcher will conduct independent research on the topic of “Upwelling and temperature variability in the Northeastern Tropical Atlantic” and publish the results in scientific peer-reviewed journals. Scientific questions to be addressed include the relation between sea surface temperature and upwelling variability as well as the investigation of additional processes contributing to near surface temperature variations off Mauritania. These processes are to be investigated based on a variety of data sets such as direct observations and reanalysis products and may include the collection of additional new data.  

Tasks additionally include:

• Academic assistance in teaching, amounting to 4 SWS (hours per semester week) including the transfer of expertise and practical skills, as well as instruction in the application of scientific methods in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs according to the applicable LVNV), and teaching export (= subject-specific teaching for other departments)
• Scientific support in research, participation in research projects, and in the publication of scientific data, participation in research cruises
• Other university duties, such as participation in academic self-administration.

 

Requirements

Requirements:

• A completed academic university degree (Master/University Diploma) in Physical Oceanography, Physics, or in related field
• PhD in Physical Oceanography or a closely related field (Also candidates that are about to complete their doctorate can apply. Please note that a PhD certificate is strictly necessary for employment.)
• Proficiency in scientific programming (preferably Python and/or Matlab)
• Experience in the analysis of large data sets
• Background in observational physical oceanography
• Proficiency in oral and written English

The Institute of Environmental Physics offers a good working atmosphere, direct involvement in international research and attractive facilities.

General Information

The University of Bremen offers among other things:

• Annual special payment ("Christmas bonus"), regular automatic collective salary increases, and additional pension benefits from the public sector (VBL)
• A secure, interesting, and varied workplace at an open-minded university
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year
• A diverse, future-oriented, and open corporate culture
• Support from a collegial, motivated team with a positive work environment
• Personalized training
• Opportunities for professional development and further education
• Work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime) and the possibility of remote work (subject to framework conditions)
• Free services as part of social and family counseling
• An active corporate health management system, including discounts at local sports clubs, gyms, and swimming pools (EGYM WELLPASS)
• The possibility of using a job ticket
• Numerous offers for sports and cultural activities
• Varied catering options in the student cafeterias (Mensen) of the student union

Open to unconventional approaches in research and teaching, the University of Bremen has retained its character as a place of short distances for people and ideas since its founding in 1971. With a broad range of subjects, we combine exceptional performance and innovative potential. As an ambitious research university, we stand for research-based learning approaches and a pronounced interdisciplinary orientation. We actively pursue international scientific cooperation in a spirit of global partnership.

Today, around 23,000 people learn, teach, research and work on our international campus. In research and teaching, administration and operations, we are firmly committed to the goals of sustainability, climate justice and climate neutrality. Our Bremen spirit is expressed in the courage to dare new things, in supportive cooperation, in respect and appreciation for each other. With our study and research profile and as part of the European YUFE network, we assume social responsibility in the region, in Europe and in the world.

As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. In the case of equal qualifications, women are given priority, unless reasons relating to the person of a competitor prevail.

Disabled applicants will be given priority if their professional and personal qualifications are essentially the same.

The University of Bremen is family-friendly, diverse and sees itself as an international university. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

For general questions about the personnel selection procedure and for questions about the content of the advertised position, please contact:

Prof. Dr. Joke Lübbecke, e-mail: jluebbeckeprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de

See also for general information:

http://www.iup.uni-bremen.de/

Please send your application with your complete documents (cover letter, CV including publication list, and copy of degree certificates) to the following address, quoting the reference number A016-25 until 24.06.2025 as a PDF file by unencrypted electronic mail to:

kozakprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de

or by mail to:

University of Bremen
Institute of Environmental Physics
Physical Oceanography
Barbara Kozak
NW1
Otto-Hahn-Allee 1
D-28359 Bremen

Please note that no photos are to be attached to the application documents. We kindly ask you to send us only copies (no portfolios) of your application documents, as we cannot return them. They will be destroyed after the selection process has been completed. Eventual costs arising from your application cannot be reimbursed.