Professor/Associate or Assistant Professor, Meteorology

University of Helsinki; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland invites applications for the position of Professor/Associate or Assistant Professor in Meteorology. The appointee will conduct an outstanding independent research program and contribute to teaching within the Master’s Programme in Meteorology and Doctoral Programme in Science.

The role requires a doctoral degree, an internationally recognized track record in synoptic-scale dynamic meteorology and numerical weather prediction, and leadership in

Qualifications

• Internationally recognized track record in synoptic-scale dynamic meteorology.
• Experience with numerical weather prediction methods.
• Ability to conduct independent research and supervise students.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on synoptic meteorology and numerical weather prediction.
• Lead and participate in collaborative networks and projects.
• Develop education and curricula in meteorology and atmospheric sciences.

Skills

Dynamic meteorology

Synoptic-scale meteorology

Numerical weather prediction

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Professor/Associate or Assistant Professor, Meteorology

University of Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland

€ 68 000 - € 98 000 per year gross

Position description

The field of the position is meteorology. Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: dynamic meteorology, synoptic-scale meteorology, and numerical weather prediction. The successful candidate is expected to conduct an outstanding independent research program, direct and participate in collaborative networks and projects, supervise students and post-doctoral researchers, make use of national and international research funding opportunities, participate in education at all levels at the Department, and promote the interaction between academia and society.

The appointee is expected to contribute to teaching of courses on synoptic meteorology and numerical weather prediction. The teaching is part of Master’s Programme in Meteorology, Atmospheric and Climate-System Sciences (ATM-MP) and Doctoral Programme in Science (SciDoc). The appointee is expected to contribute to the development of education and curricula in meteorology and atmospheric sciences.

Qualifications

To be successful in the position, the candidate must have an internationally recognized track record in synoptic scale dynamic meteorology and in numerical weather prediction methods and/or multi-scale meteorological modeling and associated observing systems.

An Assistant/Associate Professor in the tenure track shall hold a doctoral degree and have the ability to conduct independent scientific research, have the teaching skills necessary for the position, and have the ability and motivation for an academic career. A professor must hold a doctoral degree and have high-level academic qualifications as well as experience in leadership in scientific research.

Deadline

15 October

Work arrangement

On-site