Postdoctoral Fellow in Arctic Climate Processes (Stockholm University Department of Meteorology)

Postdoctoral Fellow in Arctic climate processes Stockholm Ref. No. SU FV-2399-20 Apply at the Department of Meteorology. Closing date: 12 July 2020. At the Department of Meteorology (MISU) at Stockholm University we conduct research and education in an international environment within four main areas: Atmospheric physics, Dynamic meteorology, Physical oceanography and Chemical meteorology. In all these areas there is a strong focus on the climate and on processes important for the climate and its development. The department includes some 75 individuals, of which about 30 are teachers and scientists, 30 PhD students and 15 administrative and technical staff. The department is part of the Bolin Centre for Climate Research that, together with other departments at the university covers research of most of the important aspects of the climate system and the Swedish e-Science Research Centre, where we together with KTH and other universities develop e-Science tools and infrastructure to promote scientific breakthroughs in climate science. Project description & main responsibilities Arctic climate is rapidly changing as a result of a combination of global warming and local processes. In this project, the focus is on improving the descriptions of processes important for the Arctic climate in numerical weather prediction and climate models, and to study their role for the general circulation. The work includes both analysis of observational data, from expeditions with the Swedish icebreaker Oden and the multinational experimental effort MOSAiC, and modeling tools such as a coupled Atmosphere Ocean Single Column Model (AOSCM) and the corresponding global models OpenIFS/EC-Earth. Within this general framework, the successful candidate will be able to shape the project, together with the project leaders. The position is partly financed under the EU-project APPLICATE (Advanced Prediction in Polar regions and beyond: modelling, observing system design and LInkages associated with a Changing Arctic climate). Qualification requirements Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country in meteorology, oceanography, climate science, fluid mechanics, or in a related field. Assessment criteria The degree should have been completed no more than three years before the deadline for applications. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, clinical attachment, elected positions in trade unions, or similar. In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills. The applicant should have excellent knowledge of both oral and written English. Terms of employment The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of two years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date as per agreement. Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all. Contact Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Gunilla Svensson, gunilla@misu.su.se and Professor Michael Tjernström, michaelt@misu.su.se. Union representatives Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO). Application Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. Please include the following information with your application Your contact details and personal data Your highest degree Your language skills Contact details for 2–3 references and, in addition, please include the following documents Cover letter CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing: – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement – why and how you wish to complete the project – what makes you suitable for the project in question Copy of PhD diploma Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files). The instructions for applicants are available at: Instructions – Applicants. You are welcome to apply! Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth. Closing date: 12/07/2020 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

Postdoctoral Fellow in Arctic climate processes Stockholm

Ref. No. SU FV-2399-20

Apply

at the Department of Meteorology. Closing date: 12 July 2020.

At the Department of Meteorology (MISU) at Stockholm University we conduct research and education in an international environment within four main areas: Atmospheric physics, Dynamic meteorology, Physical oceanography and Chemical meteorology. In all these areas there is a strong focus on the climate and on processes important for the climate and its development. The department includes some 75 individuals, of which about 30 are teachers and scientists, 30 PhD students and 15 administrative and technical staff.

The department is part of the Bolin Centre for Climate Research that, together with other departments at the university covers research of most of the important aspects of the climate system and the Swedish e-Science Research Centre, where we together with KTH and other universities develop e-Science tools and infrastructure to promote scientific breakthroughs in climate science.

Project description & main responsibilities

Arctic climate is rapidly changing as a result of a combination of global warming and local processes. In this project, the focus is on improving the descriptions of processes important for the Arctic climate in numerical weather prediction and climate models, and to study their role for the general circulation. The work includes both analysis of observational data, from expeditions with the Swedish icebreaker Oden and the multinational experimental effort MOSAiC, and modeling tools such as a coupled Atmosphere Ocean Single Column Model (AOSCM) and the corresponding global models OpenIFS/EC-Earth. Within this general framework, the successful candidate will be able to shape the project, together with the project leaders.

The position is partly financed under the EU-project APPLICATE (Advanced Prediction in Polar regions and beyond: modelling, observing system design and LInkages associated with a Changing Arctic climate).

Qualification requirements

Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country in meteorology, oceanography, climate science, fluid mechanics, or in a related field.

Assessment criteria

The degree should have been completed no more than three years before the deadline for applications. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, clinical attachment, elected positions in trade unions, or similar.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills.

The applicant should have excellent knowledge of both oral and written English.

Terms of employment

The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of two years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Gunilla Svensson, gunilla@misu.su.se and Professor Michael Tjernström, michaelt@misu.su.se.

Union representatives

Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

Your contact details and personal data
Your highest degree
Your language skills
Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

Cover letter
CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
– why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
– why and how you wish to complete the project
– what makes you suitable for the project in question
Copy of PhD diploma
Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: Instructions – Applicants.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Closing date: 12/07/2020

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

Apply

All Jobs