Assistant Professor in Atmospheric Sciences or Oceanography

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Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden European Geosciences Union Full time

Assistant Professor in Atmospheric Sciences or Oceanography (tenure track)

Employer: Department of Meteorology, Stockholm University

The Department of Meteorology at Stockholm University (MISU) conducts research and education spanning the atmosphere, ocean, and physical climate sciences. MISU offers educational programmes at the Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD levels. Our research addresses fundamental questions concerning the dynamics, physics, chemistry, and biogeochemistry of the atmosphere and ocean relevant to weather and climate.

This position is a tenure track position in Atmospheric Sciences or Oceanography. The subject covers studies of the atmosphere or oceans, including their interactions, on spatial and temporal scales relevant for weather and climate.

Type: Full time

Level: Experienced

Required education: PhD

Application Deadline: 30 April 2025

Posted: 25 February 2025

Main Responsibilities:

  1. Conducting research in Atmospheric Sciences or Oceanography.
  2. Teaching and supervision (max 20% of full time).

The assistant professor is employed for a fixed term of six years. The contract may be extended to a maximum of eight years under special circumstances, such as due to sick leave or parental leave. An assistant professor may, on application, be promoted to a permanent position as associate professor.

In order to qualify for the position, the applicant must have completed a doctoral degree in Sweden or an equivalent degree from another country. Priority will be given to applicants who have received such a degree no more than seven years before the deadline for applications. However, an applicant who has received such a degree earlier may be considered under special circumstances.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills. Teaching skills will also be considered. The assessment of research skills will focus primarily on merits within the subject area of the position. The assessment of teaching skills includes that the applicant should be able to teach on a selection of the department's courses. In the case of otherwise similar qualifications, the following criteria will be used to distinguish between candidates:

  1. Ability to complement and collaborate with researchers within the department.

Female applicants are particularly welcome, as most teachers at the department are men.

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