We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region.
Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne
make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in
science, technology, and administration.

Researcher position (f/m/x) on the forthcoming
international Master‘s programme in Climate Science

As part of the IDEA-S4S cooperation between Germany
and Italy in the field of meteorology and climatology, an
international, research-oriented Master‘s degree program
in ‘Climate Sciences’ is to be created. On the German side,
the University of Cologne and the University of Bonn are
involved, whereby the advertised position is located at the
University of Cologne only. The University of Bologna is
involved on the Italian side.

YOUR TASKS
» Development of research-oriented teaching formats

addressing emerging topics in climate science,
particularly those associated with the rapidly developing
field of machine learning. Potential research areas are,
for example, boundary layer meteorology, cloud physics,
hydrology, palaeoclimate, Earth Observation or Earth
system modelling across scales

» Implementation of joint (block) courses with Italian
partners, possibly associated with field campaigns and/
or summer schools (teaching commitment 4 SWS)

» Contributions to the (to be established) Master program
“Climate Science”

» Independent research in one of the fields mentioned
above

» Intensification of ERASMUS and exchange activities
with the Italian partners, starting with first joint teaching
activities

» Design and support of joint Bachelor‘s and Master‘s
theses between Italy and Germany

YOUR PROFILE
» Completed university degree in the field of earth system

sciences, meteorology, physics, computer science,
machine learning or comparable; doctorate desired

» Interest in helping to shape the international education
of the next generation of students in the field of climate
sciences

» Experience in academic teaching in a field relevant to
Climate Sciences

» Proactive, structured and reliable way of working
» Strong communication skills, very good written and

oral communication skills in German and English

» Flexible and team-oriented

WE OFFER
» Working in an internationally well-established working

group
» A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
» Support in balancing work and family life
» Extensive advanced training opportunities
» Occupational health management offers
» Flexible working time models
» Opportunity to work remotely

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and
diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accord-
ance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-West-
phalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also
expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates
regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social
origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

The position is available as soon as possible on a full-time
basis (39,83 hours per week). The position is to be filled
for a fixed term until 30.09.2030. If the applicant meets
the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifica-
tions, the salary will be based on remuneration group 13
TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications
without photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de.
The reference number is Wiss2507-05. The application
deadline is 10.08.2025.
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Susanne
Crewell (susanne.crewell@uni-koeln.de) or Professor Dr
Jürgen Kusche (kusche@uni-bonn.de) and take a look at our
FAQs.

IDEA-S4S | Italia-Deutschland science-4-services network in weather and climate

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences