"PhD position in the field of climate dynamics"

Job Summary: This PhD project investigates the impact of a potential collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) on food security and explores whether Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) can prevent or mitigate such effects.

Responsibilities: Address research questions including: whether timely SAI can prevent AMOC collapse and any deadlines for intervention; the effects of AMOC collapse and SAI attempts on food production; the impact on food trade and global food security; and strategies to enhance the global food system's resilience to AMOC collapse. Work involves using models like CESM, PCR-GLOBWB, and global food trade models, collaborating with experts in climate physics, hydrology, sustainability science, and complex systems dynamics.

Qualifications and Requirements: Candidates must have a MSc in physics, applied mathematics, climate physics, geosciences, or a related field; excellent skills in scientific programming and numerical/statistical analysis; a versatile mind open to interdisciplinary approaches; basic knowledge of geophysical fluid dynamics; good writing and communication skills in English; and experience with climate modelling or complexity science is advantageous.

What the Employer Offers: A 4-year position with a review after 18 months; full-time working week; gross monthly salary between €3059 and €3881; 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus; pension scheme; partially paid parental leave; and flexible employment terms under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.