Job description

Research topic and tasks

The global Warming is most pronounced in the Arctic. Compared to the global mean, the Arctic is warming at an about 3-fold increased rate. As part of the DFG funded Collaborative Research Centre (AC)? we investigate the causes and processes of this increased warming. The measurements of atmospheric trace gases play an important role here.

We operate four TCCON and NDACC sites, where we measure atmospheric trace gases using solar absorption spectrometry and use these data in different projects, e.g. in the frame of (AC)?. In addition to the already established measurements of standard trace gases, we aim to investigate stable isotopes e.g. of water at the mentioned network stations with the advertised position, focusing on the Arctic.

These kinds of measurements are an important part of climate and earth system science research and the working groups at the Institute of Environmental Physics at the University of Bremen are internationally prominent in the fields of satellite and ground-based remote sensing of various trace gases.

Tasks include:

1. Academic assistance in teaching, amounting to 3 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)
2. Research and collaboration in projects working on:
   • Measurement and analysis of various trace gases and stable water isotopes
   • Publication of the results in peer reviewed journals and on conferences
   • Further own scientific research
   • Participation in measurement campaigns in the Arctic
3. Own scientific research
4. Other university duties, like e.g. participation in the academic self-administration

The research results should be published and presented at international conferences.
As measurement campaigns on measuring stations are planned, the willingness to travel is expected.

Requirements

• Requirements

• Completed scientific university degree (Master's/University Diploma) in physics, meteorology, remote sensing, geophysics, mathematics or a comparable field of study
• Completed doctorate in physics, meteorology, remote sensing, geophysics, mathematics or a comparable field of study
• Applicants who are in the final phase of their doctorate will also be considered. Please note that the presentation of the doctoral certificate is mandatory for employment
• Experience in remote sensing of atmospheric trace gases
• Very good knowledge of the English language in writing and speaking
• Very good skills in scientific programming (e.g. Python)

 

 

The Institute of Environmental Physics provides a stimulating, international, and pleasant work environment and is very well connected with the international research community.

 

General Information

 

The University of Bremen offers:

• 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. 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 questions concerning the research project contact Dr. Matthias Buschmann (+49-421-218-62189 or matthias.buschmann@uni-bremen.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 A028-25 until 23.09.2025 as a PDF file by unencrypted electronic mail to: jnotholt@iup.physik.uni-bremen.de

or by mail to:

University of Bremen
Institute of Environmental Physics
Remote Sensing
Prof. Dr. Justus Notholt
Otto-Hahn-Allee 1
D-28359 Bremen
Germany

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.