PhD Candidate in AI Methods: The Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena is offering an exciting PhD position focused on AI methods for hydro-climatic extremes, as part of the GENAI-X project. The successful candidate will contribute to research aimed at developing robust machine learning models for dynamic environmental processes.
PhD Candidate in AI Methods for Hydro-Climatic Extremes
Designation
PhD Candidate (m/f/d)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | AI Methods for Hydro-Climatic Extremes |
| Location | Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, Jena, Germany |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Math, Physics, Geoinformatics, or a related quantitative field |
| Application Deadline | January 3, 2026 |
Research Area
Focus on developing machine learning models for flood-related processes under changing climatic and land-surface conditions, emphasizing model generalization across varying climatic regimes.
Location
Jena, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Mathematics, Physics, Geoinformatics, or related quantitative fields.
- Experience in machine learning, particularly with time series, geospatial data, or dynamic models; familiarity with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) is beneficial.
- Strong analytical skills and capability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Description
The selected PhD candidate will engage in:
- Developing ML models for non-stationary processes related to floods.
- Contributing to hybrid model components combining data-driven methods with hydrological representations.
- Improving model generalizability for extreme weather events and quantifying flood risk.
- Supporting benchmarking activities and presenting results in publications.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a PDF application comprising:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Names and contacts of two references
Send your application to either bewerbung@bgc-jena.mpg.de or to:
Max-Planck-Institut für Biogeochemie
Personalbüro: Kennwort “20/2025”
Hans-Knöll-Straße 10
07745 Jena
Germany
Last Date to Apply
January 3, 2026
For inquiries, contact Shijie Jiang at sjiang@bgc-jena.mpg.de. We look forward to receiving your application!
