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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">3-year PhD position 30h/week (m/f/d) on downscaling regional weather and climate data with artificial intelligence<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">The Wegener Center Climate and Global Change at the University of Graz invites applications for a PhD position as part of the project “RegDTAlp - Towards a Digital Twin of Mountainous Weather and
 Climate for Impact Assessment in the Austrian Alps.” This interdisciplinary project is conducted in collaboration with Know Center, Graz, a leading research center specializing in Artificial Intelligence. The successful candidate will be based at Wegener Center,
 University of Graz and will have the opportunity to engage closely with researchers at Know Center.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Position Overview:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">The PhD candidate will develop advanced methodologies for downscaling regional weather and climate data using artificial intelligence techniques such as physics-informed neural networks. This research
 aims to enhance the understanding of climate impacts in mountainous regions, providing insights for stakeholders and policymakers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Key Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Conduct research on artificial intelligence based downscaling techniques for weather and climate data.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Develop and implement machine learning algorithms to improve meteorological datasets.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Combine expertise from meteorology with artificial intelligence methods<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams at the University of Graz and Know Center.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at conferences<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Necessary requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Master’s degree (MSc) in Physics, Climate Physics, Meteorology, Computer Science, or a related field.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Expertise in either meteorology/climate physics or machine learning/artificial intelligence.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Proficiency in programming, ideally Python.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Strong oral and written proficiency in English.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Curiosity-driven mindset<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Beneficial requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Experience working with gridded meteorological datasets.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Knowledge of statistical analysis methods relevant to climate data.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Experience with physics-informed machine learning<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Contract: 30h/week, fixed term for 3 years<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Salary: the renumeration of the position is, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for universities, 39.005,40EUR annual gross salary.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">How to apply - Deadline 29 July 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Please submit your application including the reference RegDTAlp and all application documents as a single pdf until 29 July 2025 to
<a href="mailto:sabine.tschuertz@uni-graz.at">sabine.tschuertz@uni-graz.at</a> . Interviews will be held in August. Applications after the deadline may be considered until the position is filled.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">To apply, please provide the following documents:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Motivation letter<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">CV including information on previous work experience and publications and a transcript of records<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">The Wegener Center is an international oriented research institute, and we invite applications from all cultural backgrounds and nationalities. The University of Graz aims to increase the representation
 of female researchers, and therefore particularly encourages applications from female candidates. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities
 who meet the requirements of the advertised position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans""><a href="https://wegcenter.uni-graz.at/en/">https://wegcenter.uni-graz.at/en/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Graz is a city of 300,000 people in the southern Alpine foothills, just a short drive from skiing resorts and hiking treks, and a three hours’ drive from the Adriatic Sea. It is home to a vibrant
 student community, and offers a wide range of cultural and leisure activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">For questions on the position contact Sebastian Scher,
<a href="mailto:sebastian.scher@uni-graz.at">sebastian.scher@uni-graz.at</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Benefits:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">While not required for this position (the working language of the Wegener Center and of Know Center is English), the University of Graz offers free German courses for its
 employees<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Additionally, as a PhD candidate in Austria, you will benefit from comprehensive legal rights and public insurance coverage, including:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Health Insurance: Full coverage under Austria's public health insurance system, ensuring access to medical care and services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Nunito Sans"">Social Security Benefits: Protection under the Austrian social security system, including pension contributions and unemployment insurance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE-AT" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Sebastian Scher<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE-AT" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">University of Graz<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change (WEGC)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Department of Geography and Regional Science<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE-AT" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Sebastian.scher@uni-graz.at<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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