Job Description
PhD position
There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in Meteorology related to the moisture transport in extratropical cyclones at the Geophysical Institute at the University of Bergen. The position is affiliated with the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with career-promoting work (e.g. teaching at the Geophysical Institute).
About the project/work tasks
The PhD project will investigate the moist dynamics of extratropical cyclone families. Focus will be on the origin, processing, and handover of moisture within these cyclone families as well as the associated diabatic impact due to latent heating on the lifecycle of the individual storms as well as of the cyclone family itself. The candidate will investigate the mechanisms by which moisture is drawn into and processed within cyclone families using reanalyses, idealised and realistic model simulations. The project will make use of novel and established water tracing diagnostics, including stable water isotopes. There is also a possibility to work with observational data from aircraft field campaigns and satellites. We are now looking for an engaged and highly qualified PhD candidate to join our collaborative team. As a PhD in the Meteorology group at the Geophysical Institute at University of Bergen, you will also be affiliated with the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research (BCCR). BCCR is the largest climate research centre in the Nordic countries and among the leading centres in Europe. The working environment is highly international with around 200 scientists from 37 countries.
Qualifications and personal qualities
- Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent education in meteorology, climate dynamics, oceanography, physics, applied mathematics, or related fields. Master students can apply provided they complete their final master exam before 30.06.2025. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded.
- The candidate must have good knowledge in atmospheric dynamics.
- Proficiency in scientific coding and data analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R, C++, FORTRAN) is required
- Ability to actively communicate and co-operate within a larger research team is required.
- Experience with LINUX environments and analysing large datasets from numerical models is an advantage
- Experience with numerical tracer diagnostics or stable water isotopes is an advantage
- Experience in teaching and outreach activities is an advantage
- Applicants must have good written and oral English skills.
- Applicants must be able to work independently, creatively, and in a structured manner.
Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.
Special requirements for the position
The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.
About the PhD position
The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year, consisting of 25 % career-promoting work (e.g. teaching responsibilities at the department) distributed over the employment period. The 4th year is contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment.
The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).
About the research training
As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 4 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Science and Technology is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.
We can offer
- a good and professionally stimulating working environment
- salary as PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 541 800, -. Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position.
- enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- good welfare benefits
Your application must include
- a brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
- the names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis
- CV
- a research summary (1 A4-page), describing your master thesis work and your experience in atmospheric dynamics, including relevant references from the literature.
- transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. If you have not yet completed your master’s degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the master’s thesis has been submitted
- relevant certificates
- approved documentation of proficiency in English (if required, cf. English language requirements for PhD admission)
- a list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list with links)
The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.
General information:
For further details about the position, please contact Professors Harald Sodemann (harald.sodemann@uib.no) and Thomas Spengler (thomas.spengler@uib.no), Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen.
For HR related questions contact Maria Svåsand (maria.svasand@uib.no), University of Bergen.
Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.
The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.
Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.
The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.
We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. For further information about the recruitment process, click here.
