Last Date: 31 January 2024.
The Department of Meteorology at Stockholm University (MISU) conducts research and education spanning the atmosphere, ocean and physical climate sciences. We offer educational programmes at the Batchelors, Masters and PhD levels. Our research addresses fundamental questions concerning the dynamics, physics, chemistry and biogeochemistry of the atmosphere and ocean relevant for weather and climate. We study questions originating from the deep ocean to the upper atmosphere and from the tropics to the poles. In this effort, we use and develop theory, statistical methods, and numerical models in close interplay with observations. We also develop and lead observational research using satellite and surface-based measurements, including icebreaker expeditions to the Arctic. The department has around 60 employees and is embedded in a larger research environment including the Bolin Centre for Climate Research, the Baltic Sea Centre, and the Swedish e-Science Research Centre. The department is highly international, with over half our employees coming from outside Sweden and both Swedish and English used as working languages. We welcome and value diversity in our working environment.
Project description
Aerosol particles affect Earth’s climate directly by scattering and absorbing radiation and indirectly by affecting cloud microphysical processes. Currently, rapid changes in anthropogenic aerosol emissions are taking place all over the world, which may influence the micro- and macro-scale characteristics of thunderstorms and extreme rain events in highly uncertain ways. This project aims to improve our understanding of aerosol effects on deep convective storm systems by performing convection-resolving model simulations and comparing the simulations with novel in-situ and remote sensing data.
The position will be part of the new Horizon Europe project CleanCloud, which aims to understand interactions between clouds and aerosols in various geographic and climatic regions and to improve their representation in numerical climate and weather models to quantify their impact on climate, weather, and society. As a part of CleanCloud, the successful candidate will join a broad international research community consisting of 14 international research teams at the forefront of global climate research.
Main responsibilities
The main task will be to perform simulations with the large-eddy/convection-resolving model MIMICA as a part of a multi-model simulation exercise within CleanCloud. The postdoc will also implement forward operators for radar measurements in MIMICA for optimal comparison with the remote sensing observations. The successful candidate will be able to shape the project together with the project leaders, within this general framework.
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.
Assessment criteria
The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.
The doctoral degree must be in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, oceanography or in a related field.
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills. The assessment is based on previous research experience within the general area of the announced position. Doctoral candidates may apply for the position if they expect to receive the PhD degree before the starting date of the position.
The applicant should have excellent knowledge of both oral and written English, and cooperation skills.
Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 1 April 2024, or as per agreement.
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Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Annica Ekman, telephone: +46 8 1623 97, [email protected].
Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, [email protected], Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, [email protected], and [email protected] (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
- Copy of PhD diploma
- Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).
The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.
You are welcome to apply!
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Closing date: 31/01/2024
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