PhD student in Meteorology focusing on air-sea-ice interactions - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University is Sweden´s largest and most versatile department of its kind with approximately 280 employees. Our activities are interdisciplinary and combine natural science and technology with social science. We have research programs in air, water and landscape science; geophysics; natural resources and sustainable development; petrology, mineralogy and tectonics; paleobiology, and wind energy. By investigating the history of Earth, we understand how our planet has developed over time and how sustainable development benefits from this knowledge. www.geo.uu.se

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Duties
As the most rapidly warming region on Earth, the Arctic plays a pivotal role in shaping the global climate. Precise simulation of Arctic climate variations is crucial for accurate predictions of global climate change. However, the current climate models exhibit systematic biases in the Arctic, particularly in the marginal ice zone (MIZ). The MIZ is a critical area where the atmosphere, waves, ocean, and ice dynamically interact with one another. The intricate and insufficiently understood interactions among the Atmosphere, Waves, Ocean, and Ice (AWOI) in the MIZ pose significant challenges to enhancing existing climate and weather models. Therefore, the primary objective of this project is to shed new insights into the AWOI interactions in the Arctic using remote sensing data and numerical simulations. We will 1) use satellite images to explore the sea ice floe size and shape distribution, 2) explore the influence of sea ice floe on the turbulent flux and atmospheric mixing, and 3) develop turbulent parameterizations to take the influence of sea ice floes. By doing so, we strive to enhance our ability to predict polar oceanic extremes and the Arctic climate with greater accuracy. 

Requirements
To meet the entry requirements for doctoral studies, you must

• hold a Master’s (second-cycle) degree in meteorology or similar, or 

• have completed at least 240 credits in higher education, with at least 60 credits at Master’s level including an independent project worth at least 15 credits, or 

• have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.

• The successful candidate shall have a solid base in mathematics, physics, and basic computer skills.
• The ideal candidate should demonstrate both strong independent work capabilities and excellent teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in written and oral English is a prerequisite, as the position involves working in an international setting.
• Being goal-oriented and well-organized are vital attributes for success in a doctoral program and will therefore be given significant emphasis.

Additional qualifications
Strong familiarity with polar climate and satellite image processing is advantageous. Proficiency in a Linux/Unix environment, as well as expertise in Python and Bash scripting, is highly sought after.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 01-09-2023 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Lichuan Wu, lichuan.wu@geo.uu.se

Please submit your application by 13 July 2023, UFV-PA 2023/2513.

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