Postdoctoral Fellow within Climate Modelling – University of Bergen

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Job summary

The University of Bergen is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Climate Modelling to contribute to the Nansen Legacy project, focusing on integrated assessments of climate change impacts in the Barents Sea. This 4-year position involves developing advanced climate models and requires expertise in applied mathematics and programming. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant PhD and have a strong background in numerical modelling, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration within a supportive and diverse environment.

Benefits

Enrollment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

Inclusive workplace

Good welfare benefits

Qualifications

• PhD awarded or submitted thesis before deadline.
• Strong background in applied mathematics.
• Experience with numerical modelling and programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop a higher resolution version of the Norwegian Earth System Model.
• Study climate variability and predictability in the Arctic-to-Atlantic sector.
• Collaborate closely with model developers.

Skills

Applied Mathematics

Numerical Modelling

High-Performance Computing

Programming in Fortran

Programming in Matlab

Programming in Python

Climate Dynamics Knowledge

Ocean Biogeochemistry Knowledge

Data Assimilation Knowledge

Proficiency in English

Education

PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Meteorology, Oceanography, or Climate Dynamics

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow within Climate Modelling – University of Bergen

There is a vacancy for a postdoctoral position at the Geophysical Institute in the field of Climate Modelling. The position is for a period of 4 years and is associated with externally funded projects.

About the project/work tasks

Research Council of Norway funds the postdoctoral position in the Nansen Legacy project, which aims to make an integrated assessment of climate and ecosystem change in the Barents Seas. The position will be within the Bjerknes Climate Prediction Unit that focuses on predicting climate in the Atlantic-to-Arctic sector from a season and beyond. There will be synergies with the European Union H2020 project Blue Action: Arctic Impact on Weather and Climate (http://blue-action.eu/); and the NordForsk Nordic Centre of Excellence ARCPATH (http://www.ncoe-arcpath.org). Both projects aim to provide insights into future changes in the Arctic, both climatic and societal.

The main focus will be to develop a higher resolution version of the Norwegian Earth System Model, suitable for representing interactions between the North Atlantic, Nordic Seas, and Arctic, and to better capture ocean-atmosphere interactions over mid-latitude sea surface temperature fronts. The candidate will use this model to study climate variability and predictability in the Arctic-to-Atlantic sector. Collaboration will be close with developers of Norwegian Earth System and Climate Prediction Models, especially those working on mechanistic assessment, data assimilation, and biogeochemistry.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• Applicants must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree in mathematics, physics, meteorology, oceanography, climate dynamics, or a related field, or have submitted their thesis prior to the application deadline. The PhD must be awarded.
• A strong background in applied mathematics is required.
• Experience with numerical modelling and high-performance computing is required. Experience with ocean and atmospheric models is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Fortran, Matlab, or Python is required.
• Understanding of climate dynamics and predictability; knowledge of ocean biogeochemistry and data assimilation is beneficial.
• Proficiency in English, both written and oral, for publishing and communication.
• Willingness and ability to work across disciplines and independently within an interdisciplinary team are essential.

Personal qualities, research experience, ambitions, and potential will be emphasized during evaluation.

Position details:

The position is a fixed-term appointment aimed at qualifying the appointee for top academic positions. It is not possible to be hired for more than one fixed-term postdoctoral position at the same institution.

Completion of the project proposal and a progress plan in collaboration with supervisors is required. The project must be completed within the employment period.

We offer:

A professional and challenging working environment, salary of NOK 515,200 gross per year (code 1352), enrollment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, an inclusive workplace, and good welfare benefits.

Application requirements:

• A brief description of research interests and motivation.
• Names and contact details of two referees, including the main advisor from the PhD program.
• CV, transcripts, diplomas, and official confirmation of thesis submission.
• List of scientific works and publications.

Applications must be submitted via JobbNorge with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language.

Further information:

Contact Professor Noel Keenlyside at [e-mail] for more details.

The university values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, including those with immigrant backgrounds and disabilities.

Applicants' information may be made public unless they request confidentiality. Further details about the recruitment process can be found here.