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Internship & Master Thesis Opportunities in project Into the Blue
Norway, Germany
i2B
  • Undergraduate
  • Other
2026-06-30

Join a frontier ERC project exploring how ocean–ice interactions shape Arctic climate — from past transitions to future tipping points.

We invite applications from highly motivated Master students and interns to join the ERC- funded project Into the Blue (i2B). The project is hosted at the Alfred-Wegener-Institut (AWI, Germany), NORCE & Bjerknes Center (Norway), and UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, bringing together leading expertise in Arctic climate and cryosphere research.

The project is funded through a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grant and investigates the role of the ocean–ice–climate system in shaping past and future climate dynamics.

More information: https://in2blue.eu/

? Project Focus
i2B explores high-resolution (paleo) Earth system modelling, with a particular focus on:
• The Greenland Ice Sheet and Arctic sea ice
• Ocean–ice interactions
• Arctic climate dynamics
• Past climate variability and its relevance for future projections
• Data–model comparisons
• Mechanisms of climate transitions

The overarching theme is:
Understanding the climate of the past to better constrain the climate of the future.

 

? What We Offer


Students and interns will:
• Analyse cutting-edge Earth system model simulations within the ERC project
• Work with high-resolution climate models including interactive ice sheets
• Contribute to data–model comparison studies
• Develop independent research ideas within the project framework
• Present results at group meetings and international conferences
• Engage in Arctic-focused research in Bergen, Tromsø or Bremerhaven
• Participate in research visits
• Work in a highly international research environment

We provide:
• Access to state-of-the-art modelling infrastructure
• Supervision within an internationally recognized ERC project

• Strong candidates will be fully integrated into ongoing publications and may lead first-author papers.

• Integration into an active and collaborative research network
• We also support competitive applications for mobility and research grants.

 

? Suitable For

• Master students in climate science, oceanography, physics, Earth system science, or related disciplines
• with an interest in modelling, paleoclimate, cryosphere dynamics, or Arctic processes
• Highly motivated candidates aiming for a scientific career
• PhD students as research stays (3-6 months)
 
Experience in programming and/or large data analyses (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, shell, Fortran) is required.
 
 
? Why Join i2B?
i2B offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of Arctic paleoclimate reconstructions, state-of-the-art modelling, and high-impact climate science within an ERC environment.
 
• Work at the frontier of interactive high-resolution climate modelling
• Contribute to understanding Arctic sea ice and Greenland Ice Sheet dynamics
• Gain experience in linking paleoclimate insights with future climate projections
• Become part of a high-impact ERC research environment
• Students become active members of the ERC research team and contribute directly to ongoing scientific discussions and publications.
 
 
Interested students are encouraged to send
• Short motivation (max 1 page)
• CV (including statement of technical skills)
• Transcript
• Preferred start date
• Preferred location
to the project team with the email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
https://in2blue.eu/
2026-04-27

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