University of Bremen PhD Scholarship 2025 in Environmental Physics

Are you passionate about environmental research and atmospheric science? The Institute of Environmental Physics (IUP) at the University of Bremen, Germany, is offering an exciting PhD student (f/m/d) position in its Faculty of Physics/Electrical Engineering. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on urban air quality while working in a supportive and internationally oriented academic environment.

Program Overview

Project Title: Transport and Chemical Transformation of City Plumes in Bremen

The PhD project investigates the dynamics of air pollution in Bremen by studying key pollutants like ammonia, aerosols, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It aims to analyze the role of urban vegetation, industrial emissions, and agricultural sources in the chemical transformation of city plumes. The research will be conducted through advanced in-situ measurements and atmospheric modeling.

You will join a well-equipped institute with ongoing collaborations and access to state-of-the-art multi-gas analyzers and data from the BLUES monitoring network.

The Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate a high-precision urban air monitoring station.
• Analyze collected data in relation to meteorological models and satellite observations.
• Teach 2–3 hours per week in Bachelor’s/Master’s physics courses.
• Collaborate in ongoing research, assist in publications, and develop your PhD thesis.
• Participate in university self-administration duties.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A completed Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics or Atmospheric Sciences with a grade better than 2.0 (Germany) or B grade (Anglo-Saxon system).
• Experimental skills and a strong interest in atmospheric chemistry and physics.
• Programming skills (preferably in Python and Labview).
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken.

Position Benefits

• Contract Type: Part-time (65%) for 3 years, under German federal pay scale E13 TV-L
• Salary Scale: Competitive with annual bonuses and collective pay raises.
• Pension: Additional public-sector pension (VBL).
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Vacation: 30 days of paid annual leave.
• Professional Development: Personalized training and further education opportunities.
• Health & Wellness: Access to sports facilities, gyms, swimming pools, and health programs.
• Family-Friendly: Free social and family counseling and a supportive working culture.

Apply: https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/the-university-as-an-employer/job-vacancies-1/job/3802?cHash=fbee93f30960caae2974f5703c1a9e0d.

Application Deadlines

The last date to apply for the PhD Student Position (Ref: A006-25) at the University of Bremen is November 4, 2025.