Reconstructing past temperatures in Antarctica Bergische Universität Wuppertal in Germany

Bergische Universität Wuppertal has announced upcoming recruitment for a funded PhD position in Antarctic climate research, supported by the DFG Priority Programme SPP 1158. The project focuses on reconstructing past temperatures in Antarctica by integrating ice-core data, borehole measurements, and advanced statistical modeling. The research is highly interdisciplinary, sitting at the intersection of mathematics, computer science, data science, and climate science.

The group collaborates with Prof. Dr. Thomas Laepple from the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, bringing together expertise from leading German institutions in polar research.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant research community and contribute to cutting-edge environmental science. Applicants should have a strong background in mathematics, computer science, data science, or climate science, with experience in statistical modeling and environmental data analysis considered a plus.

Funding for the position is secured, but specific details on stipend and tuition are not yet provided. The official job posting will be released soon, and interested candidates are encouraged to stay tuned for application instructions.