Postdoc - Data Science or Computer Science with environmental applications

Gerics - Climate Service Center

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

23.01.2026

2026/KG 1 - Postdoc - Data Science or Computer Science with environmental applications

Job ID: 944

Location: Hamburg

Application deadline: 02/19/2026

The Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) of the Helmholtz Zentrum Hereon is seeking a project scientist from one or more of the following backgrounds:

i) Environmental Data Science that combines environmental science knowledge with programming, statistics, and data analysis skills;

ii) Earth System Data Science or similar interdisciplinary fields with earth system sciences combined with data science and remote sensing;

iii) Climate Science or Climatology with strong quantitative/computational skills for coastal climate change analysis and climate adaptation;

iv) Environmental Science or Geography with emphasis on geospatial analysis, GIS, and coastal/marine systems to bridge information technology with coastal challenges; or,

v) Data Science or Computer Science with environmental applications.

GERICS develops science-based prototype products and services in support to government, administration and business in their efforts to adapt to climate change. It builds up a national and international network structure in order to integrate existing competences and knowledge, and to link various actors within the complex area of climate change.

The candidate would develop coastal climate services and would be responsible for data analysis and transformation and the conversion of science products for application at the local administrative and community level in the coastal environment in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) and beyond. The position is affiliated with the Interreg BSR projects Baltic Planet and RegenT. The context of coastal climate change GERICS is developing, testing and supporting the implementation of climate services to support the Policy Areas Tourism and Planning of the BSR.

The candidate should start as soon as possible. In principle, the full time position (39 h/week) is also sharable and limited to 24 months. GERICS is located in the Chilehaus in Hamburg, Germany.

Equal opportunities are an important part of our human resources policy. We therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply.

Your tasks

sourcing and accessing climate change data relevant to managers in the policy areas mentioned above
query, manipulation and use of climate change indices (C3S, CORDEX, etc.), and their interpretation and application in the target policy areas and with a diverse user-base
scientific data analysis with regard to socially relevant issues on coastal climate change, climate adaptation and tourism and planning
design and implementation of digital, BSR-specific information tools on coastal climate change and climate adaptation in the relevant policy areas mentioned above
transdisciplinary engagement with societal actors, including scientists, local administration, coastal communities, and other decision-makers
apply skills in data science, advanced AI interface development and machine learning?to apply climate change and other relevant data to real-world problems
exchange and coordination with project partners

Your profile

scientist preferably with a completed PhD degree in environmental, climate, earth sciences or similar
experience with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise solutions
expertise in coastal research and climate change
independence and ability to work in a team
very good written and spoken English skills are required, German language skills will be an advantage
have a good understanding of societal actor engagement
an?interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary mindset?is essential
a valid and existing work permit for the EU

For content-related questions, please contact Drs Louis Celliers (louis.celliers@hereon.de) or David Cabana (david.cabana@hereon.de).

We offer you
an exciting and varied job in a research centre with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations
a well-connected research campus (public transport) and best networking opportunities, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket if certain conditions are met (job ticket)
individual opportunities for further training
social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to pay group 13 (according to EntgO Bund)
an excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
6 weeks holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year's Day
very good compatibility private and professional life; offers of mobile and flexible work
free assistance program for employees (EAP)
corporate benefits
office location in the heart of the city of Hamburg in the historic Chilehaus

Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.

Interested? We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Apply now! jobs2.hereon.de/job/Postdoc-Data-Science-or-Computer-Science-with-environmental-applications/944-en_US/

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.