PhD in Atmospheric Physics: AI-Driven Climate Projections

EURAXESS Ireland

Bergen

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NOK 505,000 - 683,000

Full time

6 days ago

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PhD salary (NOK 593,700)

Job summary

The 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 a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year for teaching and related duties.

The fellow will work on the RAPTURE project, focusing on high-resolution simulations, machine-learning climate emulators, and the dynamics of weather and climate to understand extreme rainfall and its future

Qualifications

Master's degree in physics, meteorology, mathematics, computer science or related field.
Strong mathematical and quantitative skills.
Experience or strong interest in meteorology.
Proficiency with Python or similar programming languages.
Geospatial data analysis experience preferred.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong written and spoken English skills.

Responsibilities

Contribute to high-resolution climate simulations and machine-learning emulators.
Investigate extreme rainfall processes and their projections.
Publish scientific papers and present at international venues; attend workshops and summer schools.
Collaborate across Europe within the RAPTURE project and with other researchers.