Postdoctoral Meteorology Researcher – Coastal Boundary Layer Processes

Postdoctoral position in meteorology with a focus on boundary layer processes in the coastal zone and atmospheric influence on electromagnetic wave propagation

Are you interested in working with the atmosphere and electromagnetic signal propagation in the coastal zone, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a Postdoctoral position at Uppsala University.

The Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University is Sweden´s largest and most versatile department of its kind with approximately 300 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.

The position is located at the research program air-, water- and landscape science (LUVAL)  within the subject of meteorology in a strong research group with expert knowledge and experience of both atmospheric and oceanographic measurements and modeling of processes in the coastal zone. Read more here; LUVAL

The position is part of the FESPAN project, Forecasting Electromagnetic Signal Propagation Anomalies (https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu) and involves an experimental approach to better understand the weather-related impact on the propagation of electromagnetic signals in the atmosphere. The aim of the project is to study the impact of primarily atmospheric gradients of moisture and temperature on radar propagation, with a main focus on so-called atmospheric ducting layers, by processing existing measurements and collecting new measurements in the coastal zone. Complementary oceanographic measurements of sea waves and water temperature as well as high-frequency turbulence measurements in the atmosphere will also be used to evaluate the description of the near-surface layers in coupled atmospheric models that have a major impact on radar propagation in the coastal zone.

Duties
The tasks include collection and analysis of meteorological measurements with existing systems for moisture gradient measurements at, among others, the Östergarnsholm measuring station (read more here) and the use of new technology such as UAVs, as well as modeling of meteorological coastal processes and phenomena that may have an impact on radar propagation. The tasks will include independently analyzing observations and model results to improve the state of knowledge about atmospheric ducting of electromagnetic waves and presenting these results in reports and scientific articles, and at conferences and project meetings.

Requirements
PhD degree in Meteorology, Oceanography, Statistics, Computer science or wave propagation processes or similar. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Priority will be given to applicants who have completed their degree no more than three years before the deadline for applications.  Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labor unions, etc.

Particular importance will be placed on the assessment of being able to independently carry out the collection and analysis of measurements and modeling results. Good language skills for both oral and written communication in English are required for the position.

Additional qualifications
The focus of the position is to use observations and models to create a better understanding of weather-related impacts on electromagnetic signal propagation in the atmosphere. Previous experience of fieldwork with the collection of related observations and modelling of the atmosphere with, for example, the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model is an advantage. Particular importance will be placed on the assessment of being able to independently carry out the collection and analysis of measurements and modelling results, and if there is previous experience of studying atmospheric ducting layers, this is especially advantageous. Programming skills in, for example, Python to carry out analyses and to be able to document one"s work in a structured manner is also an advantage.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement. Full time position. Starting date 2025-12-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Erik Nilsson, +46(0)18 471 71 94,  erik.nilsson@met.uu.se .

Please submit your application by 24 October 2025, UFV-PA 2025/2951.

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