PhD Fellow: Atmospheric Physics for Extreme Rainfall & AI

1000scholars; Bergen; On-site; NOK 505,000 - 683,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Welfare benefits

Good working environment

Job summary

University of Bergen invites applications for a PhD Research Fellow in atmospheric physics at the Geophysical Institute and the Bjerknes Center for Climate Research. The position is for 3 years with a possible 4th year for teaching or other duties.

The project RAPTURE investigates extreme rainfall using high‑resolution simulations and machine‑learning climate emulators; successful candidates will publish, attend workshops, and develop expertise for academia or industry.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in physics, meteorology, mathematics, CS or related field.
• Strong mathematical and quantitative skills.
• Experience/interest in meteorology is an advantage.
• Proficiency with Python is an advantage.
• Geospatial data analysis is an advantage.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Good written and spoken English skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on RAPTURE project focusing on extreme rainfall using high-resolution simulations and ML climate emulators.
• Write scientific publications; present at international forums.
• Attend workshops, conferences and summer schools.
• Develop technical skills for academia or industry.

Skills

Strong mathematical skills

Python programming

Geospatial data analysis

Independent and collaborative

Education

Master's degree in physics

Master's degree in meteorology or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

University of Bergen invites applications for a PhD Research Fellow in atmospheric physics at the Geophysical Institute and the Bjerknes Center for Climate Research. The position is for 3 years with a possible 4th year for teaching or other duties.

The project RAPTURE investigates extreme rainfall using high‑resolution simulations and machine‑learning climate emulators; successful candidates will publish, attend workshops, and develop expertise for academia or industry.