GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel
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Marine and Climate Research MarDATA in cooperation with the GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel and the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
All doctoral candidates receive 3-year contracts as full E13 positions under the German public sector salary system (TVÖD), including health, pension, and unemployment insurance. The positions are fully funded. Detailed financial numbers are available on request.
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Country
Germany
University
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel
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About this position
A PhD with MarDATA is your chance to do meaningful research at the interface of ocean & atmospheric science and data science.
At MarDATA, you’ll explore how cutting-edge methods in machine learning, statistics, and high-performance computing can unlock new insights into the ocean, from climate dynamics to ecosystem modeling and maritime technologies. Take Naveen, for example: He uses AI to estimate the carbon buried in the ocean sediments, helping in the prevention of its release back into the atmosphere.
Do you also want to do your PhD at MarDATA and join him in the group of marine data scientists? Apply now!
Funding details
All doctoral candidates receive 3-year contracts as full E13 positions under the German public sector salary system (TVÖD), including health, pension, and unemployment insurance. The positions are fully funded. Detailed financial numbers are available on request.
What's required
Applicants must hold a master's degree in computer science, 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 are considered only if they demonstrate solid knowledge in the above-mentioned topics. All doctoral candidates must register with the corresponding faculty and meet local doctoral regulations. International candidates should check visa requirements for Germany. Diversity and equal opportunity policies apply, and scientists with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Make your next move.
Prepare your application
Review drafts and confirm requirements with the university.
MarDATA in cooperation with the GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel and the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) is offering PhD positions in marine and climate Research. The research focuses on the interface of ocean, atmospheric science and data science.
MarDATA provides excellent research conditions, cutting-edge methods, statistics, machine learning and high-Performance computing in the context of the eco-system. It is located in the maritime cities of Kiel and Bremerhaven. Successful applicants will benefit from a three-year contract and various insurances.
Interested? The call for applications is open until the middle of October!
Further information: https://lnkd.in/d-qmRUQu
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