PhD in Snow Dynamics & Mountain Climate Modeling

Earthsciweek; Bergen; Hybrid; NOK 512,000 - 626,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good welfare benefits

Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

Salary in state salary scale (PhD)

Professional environment

Job summary

The University of Bergen invites applications for a PhD Research Fellow in Modelling Snow Processes in Mountainous Regions. The project is hosted by the Geophysical Institute and the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research and focuses on blowing snow and snowpack dynamics in Scandinavian mountains.

The successful candidate will develop and test numerical model parameterizations, lead field campaigns, and produce mass-balance simulations to support hydrological planning for ski resorts and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geophysics, Earth Science, or Atmospheric Science, completed before start.
• Knowledge of Cryospheric Processes and English proficiency.
• Experience with scientific coding and data analysis (Python/MATLAB).
• Experience with snow models or climate models is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop/test model parameterizations for blowing snow in mountain areas.
• Lead field campaign studies combining observations and modelling.
• Produce mass-balance simulations to aid hydrological and ecological assessments.
• Contribute to climate and snow research within the Centre for Mountains in Transition.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Fortran

C++

Data analysis

High-performance computing

Education

Master's degree in Geophysics/Earth Science/Atmospheric Science

Tools

Fortran

C++

Bash

Job description

The University of Bergen invites applications for a PhD Research Fellow in Modelling Snow Processes in Mountainous Regions. The project is hosted by the Geophysical Institute and the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research and focuses on blowing snow and snowpack dynamics in Scandinavian mountains.

The successful candidate will develop and test numerical model parameterizations, lead field campaigns, and produce mass-balance simulations to support hydrological planning for ski resorts and