Meteorologist, Physicist - Development of simulations of realistic turbulence in the atmosphere Job Details

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Meteorologist, Physicist - Development of simulations of realistic turbulence in the atmosphere

Job Description

Req ID: 1912

Place of work: Oberpfaffenhofen

Starting date: ab sofort

Career level: Experienced professionals, Graduates

Type of employment: Part time, Full-time

Duration of contract: 3 years

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

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What you can expect

A safety-relevant topic in aviation is the detection and avoidance of turbulence in the atmosphere. We develop simulations that can generate realistic turbulence, e.g. caused by gravity waves or convection. These simulations are important for investigating the properties of turbulence and the dynamic effects on an aircraft in cruise flight. DLR is developing lidar measuring devices that can recognise turbulence in flight in advance. High-resolution simulations are required to test these measuring devices in a virtual environment and to analyse the effects of turbulence on aircraft. The aim is to understand the dynamic processes of turbulence in order to describe its occurrence in aviation applications.
The aim of this project is to use idealised simulations to describe the differences between turbulence from different excitation processes. The aim is to show whether the simulations can realistically predict and reproduce the turbulence that actually occurs. In addition, the simulations are to be prepared for use in a lidar simulator.

Your tasks

Development of the LES model PMAP for the realisation of simulations of turbulence in the free atmosphere
Optimisation of the numerical setup for high-performance GPU-based simulations
Setting up idealised simulations of turbulence triggered by rock waves
Post-simulation of a real turbulence case in civil aviation
Comparison of the simulations with measurement data from the HALO research aircraft
Implementation of a lidar simulator in the LES code for the design of lidar measurement strategies and analysis of the expected measurement accuracy
Management of internal DLR (sub-)projects on the topic of turbulence in aviation

What you bring with you

Completed scientific university degree (Master's or Diplom Uni) in natural sciences, e.g. in meteorology, physics or mathematics, or engineering sciences such as aerospace engineering or other degree programmes relevant to the job
Good knowledge of the basics and interest in atmospheric dynamics, (turbulence) modelling and model/measurement data evaluation
Good knowledge of programming, preferably Python
Experience with Linux and mainframe computing
Good written and spoken English skills

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 1912) please contact:

Norman Wildmann
Tel.: +49 8153 28 1578