PhD Fellow in Atmospheric Physics & Climate Modeling

EuroSoHo; Bergen; Hybrid; NOK 534,000 - 653,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary NOK 593,700 per year

Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

Good working environment

Job summary

The University of Bergen invites applications for a PhD Research Fellow in atmospheric physics. The appointment is for 3 years with a possible 4th year for teaching or other duties.

The project RAPTURE aims to predict extreme rainfall using high-resolution simulations and machine learning. You will join the Geophysical Institute and contribute to climate hazards research across Europe, with opportunities to publish and present internationally.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics, meteorology, mathematics, computer science or related field.
• Master's degree must be awarded; submission is acceptable for assessment before deadline.
• Strong mathematical and quantitative skills required.
• Interest or experience in meteorology is advantageous.
• Python programming is advantageous.
• Geospatial data analysis experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and in a structured, collaborative way.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Work on simulating extreme rainfall properties and dangers within RAPTURE.
• Use high-resolution regional climate simulations to study processes.
• Investigate physically-grounded vs. machine-learning climate projections.
• Prepare and publish scientific papers; participate in workshops and conferences.
• Develop qualifications to support future careers in academia or industry.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Programming (Python)

Geospatial data analysis

English proficiency

Independent and structured work

Collaborative skills

Education

Master's degree in physics, meteorology, mathematics, computer science or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

The University of Bergen invites applications for a PhD Research Fellow in atmospheric physics. The appointment is for 3 years with a possible 4th year for teaching or other duties.

The project RAPTURE aims to predict extreme rainfall using high-resolution simulations and machine learning. You will join the Geophysical Institute and contribute to climate hazards research across Europe, with opportunities to publish and present internationally.