PhD student in Atmospheric Sciences and Oceanography, focusing on cloud feedbacks in the storm tracks
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. We offer educational programmes at the Bachelors, Masters and PhD levels. Our research addresses fundamental questions concerning the dynamics, physics, chemistry and biogeochemistry of the atmosphere and ocean relevant for weather and climate. We study questions originating from the deep ocean to the upper atmosphere and from the tropics to the poles. In this effort, we use and develop theory, statistical methods, and numerical models in close interplay with observations. We also develop and lead observational research using satellite and surface-based measurements, including icebreaker expeditions to the Arctic.
Climate: Past, Present & Future (CL)
Natural Hazards (NH)
The storm tracks are broad mid-latitude regions populated by synoptic-scale weather systems and storms. Climate models show strong positive cloud feedbacks in these regions. The project aims to understand the connection between storm-track dynamics and cloud feedbacks. This aim includes process-level understanding within individual cyclones, as well as aggregate-level changes in storm track intensity and position. The approach will involve analysis of observational (reanalysis) data and tailored climate model simulations to test mechanistic hypotheses. The PhD project is funded by the Swedish Research Council.
In order to be admitted to postgraduate education, the applicant must have the general and specific entry requirements. You meet general entry requirements if you have completed a second-cycle degree, or completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.
The specific entry requirements additionally require a minimum of 90 higher education credits in any of the fields of meteorology, oceanography, physics or chemistry; and at least 15 higher education credits in mathematics as well as a degree project of at least 15 higher education credits. At least 60 higher education credits of these courses must be on the second-cycle level. In addition, proficiency in English language, equivalent to English B in Swedish high school, is required.
The specific entry requirements may also be fulfilled by a person who has otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.
The qualification requirements must be fulfilled before admission to the programme.
Starting date as per agreement.