We invite you to apply for a 1.5-year postdoctoral position in the field of data-driven atmospheric cloud research. Within the broad scope of physics-aware and interpretable machine learning, you will be free to set your own scientific emphasis. Possible research directions include data-driven model discovery under incorporation of partial physical knowledge such as conservation laws. Examples for applications include boundary-layer clouds and cloud microphysics.

Your postdoctoral advisor will be Franziska Glassmeier, who currently works with a team of 3 PhD students and 1 postdoc. You will also be part of the larger Atmospheric Science research team, which is headed by Pier Siebesma and has a strong focus on modeling and observation of clouds. In addition to an exciting research project and a friendly and stimulating work environment, we can offer you generous funds for scientific travel.

We are looking for a strong, curiosity-driven, and conceptually-minded candidate who enjoys scientific discussion and computational data analysis.

To be considered for this position, you must have a PhD or comparable research experience. As a suitable candidate, you have a background in physics-aware and/or interpretable machine learning, or similar, and at least a basic knowledge of physics. Prior experience with atmospheric science and cloud research is not required but will be beneficial. We expect you to work independently as well as in small teams, to communicate fluently in English (oral and written) and to present your results to the scientific community in the form of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international scientific meetings.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (Salary indication: € 2.836,00 - € 4.474,00). The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity and aim to be as inclusive as possible (see our Code of Conduct). Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale.

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Faculty Civil Engineering and Geosciences

The position is located within the department of Geoscience and Remote Sensing (GRS). At GRS, we seek to advance the understanding of dynamic processes on—and human interaction with—Earth, with a focus on atmospheric sciences and geodesy. The approach is based on the modelling of processes and data science, as well as the development of observation technology. About 110 staff members at GRS, including 25 faculty staff, create an interdisciplinary research environment in which scientific staff and students explore, learn, and teach. Please check https://www.tudelft.nl/en/ceg/about-faculty/departments/geoscience-remote-sensing>

GRS is one of the 7 departments within the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences (CEG). The CEG faculty is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of applied earth sciences, civil engineering, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource depletion, urbanisation and the availability of clean water. CEG is convinced that Open Science helps to achieve our goals and supports its scientists in integrating Open Science in their research practice. Please check www.tudelft.nl/ceg for more information.