Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of knowledge and making a real impact in marine science? Then don't miss your chance to apply for a PhD at MarDATA!
MarDATA provides early-career scientists with an unparalleled chance to advance data science techniques tailored for oceanic research. This distinctive integration of data science and marine science stands unrivaled in Germany.
The graduate schools provide doctoral positions and runs across two main locations in Germany: Kiel (GEOMAR) and Bremen/Bremerhaven (AWI).
Discover the available positions and all essential application information here!
More information on the Centers
More information on the Centers
Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research
As a Helmholtz center for polar and marine research, the Alfred Wegener Institute primarily operates in the cold and temperate regions of the world. In collaboration with numerous national and international partners, the institute is dedicated to unraveling the complex processes within the Earth's system.
GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel
GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel stands as one of the world's premier institutions in marine research. GEOMAR explores the global ocean from the seafloor to the atmosphere, encompassing a unique range of physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes within the ocean.
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Application Process
For details on the application process and required documents see individual project link(s) above.
Requirements
We are looking for excellent graduates holding master degrees in computer science (“Informatik” in German), software architecture, data engineering, data analytics, advanced statistics, machine learning, numerical and applied mathematics, bioinformatics or electrical engineering/technical cybernetics. MSc graduates from marine sciences will only be considered if they can additionally demonstrate solid knowledge in the above-mentioned topics.
All doctoral candidates are subject to the local doctoral regulations of the corresponding university faculties of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering and informatics. Registration with the corresponding faculty is required at the beginning of the programme to ensure that each doctoral candidate is formally eligible to receive a doctoral degree.
Funding
All doctoral candidates will be remunerated through 3-year contracts of full E13 positions according to the public sector salary system (TVÖD) at German universities and research centers. According to the public system, the salary includes health insurance, pension insurance and unemployment insurance. Detailed financial numbers can be found here. International candidates may want to check visa regulations for Germany.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Achieving provision of equal opportunities and diversity at all academic levels is a strong goal of all the partner institutes, and significant advances have been made, e.g. in terms of an increase in female professors in all disciplines. Equal opportunities for women and men are an integral part of our personnel policy. Therefore, we encourage women to apply. MarDATA will use institutional measures for gender-sensitive recruitment of female researchers that are already in place. The TOTAL E-QUALITY award is presented to GEOMAR for efforts in terms of human resource management aimed at providing equal opportunity. The AWI fosters the compatibility of work and family through various means. In the area of work-life compatibility it has been awarded with the certificate "Career and Family". We encourage scientists with disabilities to apply. Qualified disabled applicants will receive preference in the application process.
Dr. Enno Prigge
Coordinator
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