University of Lausanne, Switzerland

Introduction:
UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation:
The Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics (IDyST) at the University of Lausanne invites applications for a 2-year Postdoctoral position, in the research group “Atmospheric Processes” led by Prof. Domeisen (https://wp.unil.ch/atmos/), focussing on atmospheric dynamics and circulation, with applications to extreme events and their impacts.

Homepage: https://wp.unil.ch/atmos/

Job information:
Expected start date in position : 01.08.2025 or to be agreed
Contract length : 1 year initially, renewable up to 4 years in total
Activity rate : 100%

Workplace : Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics (IDYST), Faculty of Geosciences and Environment (FGSE), University of Lausanne (Mouline, Building Géopolis)

Your responsibilities:
The aim of the project is to advance the understanding of the causes, subseasonal predictability, and impacts of stratosphere – troposphere coupling on extreme surface and compound events. We invite candidates with research interests in one or several of the topics of atmospheric wave dynamics, teleconnections, extreme events and their impacts, and/or extended-range predictability.

The successfull candidate will have access to the high-performance computing capabilities at UniL and/or the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS) as required by the research project.

In the project, your main responsabilities will be to:
Conduct independent guided research at the intersection of atmospheric circulation and prediction
Disseminate results through scientific publications and conference presentations
Actively work with local and international collaborators
Contribute to an inclusive work environment
Contribute to leading exercise classes

85% of the working time will be dedicated to research towards PhD; the remainder (15%) to teaching or other institutional activities.

Contact for further information:
Questions regarding the position can be directed by email to Prof. Domeisen (daniela.domeisen@unil.ch).

Your application:
Deadline : May 08, 2025

We look forward to receiving your online application in PDF format including the following documents:
Cover letter
Research statement (max 1 page)
Curriculum vitae
List of relevant scientific publications (if applicable)
Copy of relevant university degree certificates
Contact information for two professional references

In your research statement please specify your research interest for this position, provide details on any previous experience you may have have working on the above or related topics, and which tools you have experience with that are applicable for the proposed role.

How to apply: https://wp.unil.ch/atmos/work-with-us/