PhD positions in interdisciplinary climate research – Join the International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling (IMPRS-ESM)

PhD positions in interdisciplinary climate research

The International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling (IMPRS-ESM) invites outstanding students to apply for its renowned PhD program in Hamburg, Germany.

Program Highlights

• Interdisciplinary focus: Research on Earth system processes and dynamics across temporal and spatial scales to enhance predictive capabilities.
• Comprehensive education: Scientific training, skills development, and problem-solving opportunities.
• Diverse research areas: Work with numerical models, large datasets, statistical methods, and more in a unique scientific environment.

Research Environment

The program is supported by the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M) and the Universität Hamburg (UHH), offering structured supervision and excellent training in climate research.

Target Candidates

Applicants with a Master’s degree (with written thesis) in:

• Physics
• Geophysical sciences (including meteorology and oceanography)
• Ecology
• Mathematics
• Computer science
• Engineering
• Economics
• Political science

Students currently completing their Master’s thesis are also encouraged to apply.

Offer

• Financial support: Approximately 2,150 EUR/month for three years.
• No tuition fees: Only a university semester fee applies (includes public transport ticket).

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