PhD student in Atmospheric Sciences and Oceanography, focus on polar clouds
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 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 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)
Ocean Sciences (OS)
Dramatic sea ice loss over the Arctic and Antarctic triggers climate feedback processes that can both enhance or dampen global warming. Cloud feedbacks – encompassing changes in cloud fraction, altitude, thickness, and phase (liquid or ice) – are among the most uncertain factors. The PhD project’s specific aim is to improve our understanding of cloud feedbacks by studying cloud formation and cloud properties during warm air intrusions and cold air outbreaks in the polar regions. The PhD student will mainly use satellite retrievals and available in-situ data as tools and compare these observations with model simulations conducted by collaborators within the project.
This position is associated with a project funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation called Feedbacks between sea ice, ocean, clouds, and aerosols in changing polar climates (ACCELERATE). The overall ambition of ACCELERATE is to deliver more robust future climate projections by providing constraints on global climate models regarding polar cloud feedbacks.
In order to be admitted to postgraduate education, the applicant must have the general and specific entry requirements. The qualification requirements must be fulfilled before admission to the programme.
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.
Starting date as per agreement.