Doctoral student SNSF in large-scale atmospheric circulation and prediction

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 4-year 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

Contract length : 1 year initially, renewable up to 4 years in total

Activity rate : 100%

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 leading exercise classes

85% of the working time will be dedicated to research towards PhD; the remainder (15%) to teaching or other institutional activities.

Your qualifications

In order to complete our team, we are looking for someone with the following skills : 

• Master's degree in atmospheric / climate science, meteorology, physics, applied mathematics, or a related domain


• Excellent programming and data analysis skills


• Ideally (but not required) some previous experience in atmospheric dynamics and circulation


• Motivated to advance the field of global-scale atmospheric dynamics and extended-range prediction


• Fluent in written and spoken English.

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 (E-Mail schreiben).

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.

Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

We thank you for your understanding.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to:
•    equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
•    ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
•    offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
•    supporting early career researchers.

unil.ch/egalite
unil.ch/familles
unil.ch/graduatecampus