Utrecht University 2021 Two postdoc positions in high resolution polar climate modelling (1.0 FTE)

The climate of the polar regions is changing and will continue to change more in the future. These changes directly affect local communities, but indirectly also the rest of the world by changed weather patterns, enhanced global warming, and/or rising sea levels. Despite our growing understanding of the Earth’s climate and increasing computer calculation power, projections are surrounded by uncertainties. We don’t know how fast and to which extent humankind can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is also unknown, for example, if the general circulation patterns in the Northern Hemisphere will change in a warmer climate with reduced sea ice; or if the Antarctic sea ice will decline in the future as all GCMs predict virtually, unlike what we have witnessed in the past four decades in which the Antarctic sea ice underwent no structural change.

• Table of Content
• About Utrecht University
• Two postdoc positions in high resolution polar climate modelling (1.0 FTE)
• Aim and Benefits of Two postdoc positions in high resolution polar climate modelling (1.0 FTE)
• Requirements for Two postdoc positions in high resolution polar climate modelling (1.0 FTE) Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Utrecht University

Founded in 1636 and located in the heart of the Netherlands, Utrecht University is one of Europe's leading research universities. We are recognised internationally for our high-quality, innovative approach to research and teaching. As an international student, you’ll be in good company at Utrecht University. Every year, approximately 1,500 international students come to the university to take English-taught degree programmes and other courses. Students work and study closely together, learning to operate in an international environment from the outset. This is essential for s...... continue reading

Two postdoc positions in high resolution polar climate modelling (1.0 FTE)

Aim and Benefits of Two postdoc positions in high resolution polar climate modelling (1.0 FTE)

• a full-time position for 2.5 to 3 years;
• an inspiring and open-minded research group;
• a job with national and international collaboration;
• a full-time gross salary ranging from €2,790 to €4,402 in scale 10;
• benefits including 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions  external linkbased on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities (cao).

Requirements for Two postdoc positions in high resolution polar climate modelling (1.0 FTE) Qualification

Our ideal candidate is driven, positive, and collaborative and has:

• a PhD in regional climate modelling or earth-system modelling with a focus on polar atmospheric processes;
• strong programming skills (Fortran, Python or similar);
• thorough experience in running regional or global climate models;
• affinity with numerical model development;
• good reporting and presentation skills;
• excellent level of written and spoken English; 
• the ability to work both independently and within a wider research team;
• the ability to critically assess your own results.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Utrecht University website.