[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD and Postdoctoral position in atmospheric dynamics, extreme events and their impacts

[Daniela Domeisen]

Join our research group "Atmospheric Processes" https://wp.unil.ch/atmos/
at the University of Lausanne as a postdoctoral researcher or as a PhD candidate
in the fields of large-scale atmospheric dynamics, compound or extreme events, and their impacts!
Looking forward to hearing from you!

Apply here: https://wp.unil.ch/atmos/work-with-us/

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Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation

The Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics (IDyST) at the University of Lausanne invites applications for a Postdoctoral and a PhD position in the research group “Atmospheric Processes” led by Prof. Domeisen (https://wp.unil.ch/atmos/), focussing on atmospheric dynamics and circulation, with applications to extreme events and their impacts.

Job information

Expected start date in position : 01.08.2025 or to be agreed

Activity rate : 100% or to be agreed

Workplace : Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics (IDYST), Faculty of Geosciences and Environment (FGSE), University of Lausanne (Mouline, Building Géopolis)

Your responsibilities

The aim of the project is to advance the understanding of the causes, subseasonal predictability, and impacts of stratosphere – troposphere coupling on extreme surface and compound events. We invite candidates with research interests in one or several of the topics of atmospheric wave dynamics, teleconnections, extreme events and their impacts, and/or extended-range predictability.

The successfull candidate will have access to the high-performance computing capabilities at UniL and/or the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS) as required by the research project.

In the project, your main responsabilities will be to:

  *   Conduct independent guided research at the intersection of atmospheric circulation and prediction
  *   Disseminate results through scientific publications and conference presentations
  *   Actively work with local and international collaborators
  *   Contribute to an inclusive work environment
  *   Contribute to teaching and/or exercise classes

Your qualifications

see ad for job-specific qualifications: https://wp.unil.ch/atmos/work-with-us/

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

Contact for further information

Questions regarding the position can be directed by email to Prof. Domeisen (daniela.domeisen at unil.ch<mailto:daniela.domeisen at unil.ch?subject=Question%20about%20Application%20for%20SNSF%20Doctoral%20Student%20in%20large-scale%20atmospheric%20circulation%20and%20prediction>).


Your application

Deadline : May 08, 2025



We look forward to receiving your online application in PDF format including the following documents:

  *   Cover letter
  *   Research statement (max 1 page)
  *   Curriculum vitae
  *   List of relevant scientific publications (if applicable)
  *   Copy of relevant university degree certificates
  *   Contact information for two professional references

In your research statement please specify your research interest for this position, provide details on any previous experience you may have have working on the above or related topics, and which tools you have experience with that are applicable for the proposed role.

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Looking forward to your application!
Daniela Domeisen
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