Senior Scientist, Atmospheric Data Assimilation & NWP

Universität Wien; Wien; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vienna invites applications for a (Senior) Lecturer & Researcher in the NWP and Data Assimilation group at the Department of Meteorology and Geophysics. The position is Vienna-based, emphasizing independent research, teaching and service.

You will conduct research, publish in peer‑reviewed venues, contribute to proposals, and teach in the BSc and MSc curricula. The university offers a postdoctoral contract with potential permanent appointment and a supportive, international

Qualifications

• PhD/Doctoral degree in meteorology, physics, mathematics or a related subject.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Profound programming skills.
• Experience in numerical modelling.
• Expertise in data assimilation.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the proposed topic and develop new ideas with the group.
• Disseminate results in peer‑reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Contribute to project proposals and develop your own proposals.
• Teach independently in BSc and MSc curricula per collective bargaining provisions.
• Support other group members in scientific and technical concerns.
• Contribute to organizational and administrative tasks.

Skills

Programming skills

Numerical modelling

Data assimilation

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

PhD in meteorology/physics/mathematics or related

Job description

The University of Vienna invites applications for a (Senior) Lecturer & Researcher in the NWP and Data Assimilation group at the Department of Meteorology and Geophysics. The position is Vienna-based, emphasizing independent research, teaching and service.

You will conduct research, publish in peer‑reviewed venues, contribute to proposals, and teach in the BSc and MSc curricula. The university offers a postdoctoral contract with potential permanent appointment and a supportive, international