Overview
IMPRS-ESM is recruiting doctoral candidates in Earth system modelling for 2027 with three-year employment contracts and structured international research training in Hamburg.
Complete research opportunity details
The International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling is a joint doctoral programme of the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology and Universität Hamburg. The annual open-topic call covers interdisciplinary Earth-system research and typically recruits several doctoral candidates. Interviews are scheduled for 26–27 November 2026, with positions normally starting 1 March 2027 or later by individual agreement.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants need a first-class MSc degree or upper-second-class MSc honours degree, or a national equivalent, with a written Master's thesis. Bachelor’s and Master’s studies together should amount to at least 300 ECTS or equivalent. Relevant backgrounds include physics, geophysical sciences, meteorology, oceanography, ecology, mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics and political science. Applicants still completing an MSc may apply if their degree is in its final phase. Strong quantitative skills and fluent English are expected.
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Verification notes
Verified on the official MPI-M IMPRS-ESM application and job-opportunities pages: annual call 1 July–15 September 2026, references through 20 September, three-year contract, approximately €2,100 net/month, and 2027 doctoral recruitment.
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