[PhD positions] 9 glaciology related positions for doctoral candidates

[Franziska Temme]

Dear all,

The International Doctorate Program „Measuring and Modelling Mountain Glaciers and ice caps in a Changing Climate” (IDP M³OCCA) at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg is accepting applications for 9 positions for doctoral candidates (m/f/d). 

The IDP comprises sub-projects focusing on development of instruments, sensors and methods. Remote sensing and modelling are key components. Four sub-projects specifically focus on machine learning applications in glaciology: SP1.3, SP2.1, SP3.1 & SP3.2.

The IDP is composed of an interdisciplinary team from the fields of geography, geosciences, geophysics, mathematics, computer science and electrical engineering. 

IDP M³OCCA is a collaboration between FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Technical University Munich, the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities as well as the German Aerospace Center in Oberpfaffenhofen. 

The positions will run for 4 years with a fixed starting date by 1 June 2026. Screening of applications starts 7 December 2025, positions are open until filled. 

For more information and details on the application procedure, please check

https://www.idp-mocca.forschung.fau.de/job-announcements/.

Best regards,

Franziska Temme

Institut für Geographie

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg