Postdoc: Severe Convection & Global Atmospheric Dynamics

European Geosciences Union e.V.; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockholm University MISU invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Severe Convection and Large-Scale Dynamics. The successful candidate will conduct high‑resolution numerical experiments with the ICON model, analyze large atmospheric datasets on HPC systems, and develop workflows for model analysis.

The project focuses on two‑way interactions between convection and large‑scale circulation, aiming to advance understanding of extreme weather and its representation in climate models, with

Qualifications

• PhD in atmospheric sciences, physics, or a closely related field.
• Experience with numerical weather/climate modeling and data analysis.
• Proven ability to publish in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Run numerical simulations with the ICON model on HPC resources.
• Process, analyze, and interpret large atmospheric datasets.
• Develop reproducible analysis workflows for model output.
• Publish results and present at international venues.
• Supervise MSc and BSc student projects.

Skills

Numerical modeling

Python

HPC

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

PhD

Tools

ICON modeling system

Python

HPC environments

Job description

Stockholm University MISU invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Severe Convection and Large-Scale Dynamics. The successful candidate will conduct high‑resolution numerical experiments with the ICON model, analyze large atmospheric datasets on HPC systems, and develop workflows for model analysis.

The project focuses on two‑way interactions between convection and large‑scale circulation, aiming to advance understanding of extreme weather and its representation in climate models, with