Postdoctoral position in Dynamics and Predictability of Compound Climate Extreme

Published: 2023-03-20

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Duties
G. Messori’s research group hosts three H2020/Horizon research projects and several national projects, focussing on multiple aspects of mid and high latitude climate extremes. More information on ongoing research can be found at https://gmessori.eu . The post-doc will work within the frame of G. Messori’s ERC grant: “Compound Climate Extremes in North America and Europe: from Dynamics to Predictability”. The aim of the work is to identify the large-scale atmospheric drivers of compound extremes in Europe and North America and study their predictability. There is considerable freedom to focus on different approaches, from indicators issued from dynamical systems theory to data-driven/machine learning or numerical forecast modelling tools. The post-doc, if s/he so wishes, will also have the opportunity to engage in teaching/supervising duties.

Requirements
PhD degree in Climate Science, Earth Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Meteorology, or related disciplines or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in the above subjects. You should also have basic knowledge of atmospheric dynamics, weather forecasting or numerical forecasts in other fields. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

Additional qualifications
Documented experience in numerical forecast models, data-driven/machine learning approaches and/or performing statistical analyses of climate extremes, as well as appropriate computing and coding skills are a merit. The ranking of the candidates will also accord weight to evidence of independent thinking, quality of peer-reviewed publications and ability to interact effectively in a multi-disciplinary research environment. Experience in private sector employment in fields relevant to the position will also be positively evaluated.

The application should contain:

A Curriculum Vitae.

A short research statement (maximum 2 pages) describing how the candidate’s past experience is relevant to the topic of the project and describing some existing knowledge gaps within the project’s research scope.

A list of publications in peer-reviewed international journals.

Two references (names and full contact details, including telephone number).

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 01-09-2023 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Gabriele Messori, +4618-471 2588, [email protected]

Please submit your application by 26 April 2023, UFV-PA 2023/1029.

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Placement: Department of Earth Sciences

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position

Pay: Fixed salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100%

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben [email protected]
ST/TCO [email protected]
Saco-rådet [email protected]

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2023/1029

Last application date: 2023-04-26

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