PhD Fellowship in Climate Change and Extreme Weather Attribution

Are you passionate about unraveling the connections between climate change and extreme weather events? The Physics of Ice, Climate and Earth group (PICE) at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, invites applicants for a fully-funded PhD fellowship to investigate extreme weather events and their association with climate change. This project, in collaboration with the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), aims to use climate data from models and observations to conduct attribution studies on the impact of anthropogenic climate change on specific weather events. If you’re intrigued by the dynamics of climate change and its effects on extreme weather, this could be your opportunity to make a significant contribution.

Project Details:

• Project Name: Climate Change and Extreme Weather Attribution
• Funding: Collaborative project between the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI) and the National Centre for Climate Research (NCKF) at the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI).
• Start Date: By 15 December 2023 at the latest
• Main Supervisor: Prof. Jens Hesselbjerg Christensen (NBI), External Supervisor: Senior Researcher Ole Bøssing Christensen (DMI)

About the Position:
In this fully-funded PhD project, you will be investigating extreme weather events and their relationship with climate change. By utilizing climate data from models and observations, you’ll be conducting attribution studies to understand how anthropogenic climate change and a warming climate affect the frequency and intensity of specific weather events. Given the increasing occurrence of extreme weather events due to global warming, this research is crucial for assessing and adapting to future climate challenges, especially in Denmark.

Specific Qualifications:
Applicants should meet the following specific qualifications, in addition to the general qualifications mentioned below:

• MSc education in physics, mathematics, computer science, geophysics, engineering, or related fields.
• Proficiency in programming, data analysis, and visualization using Python or similar tools.
• Experience with statistical analyses of climate data, climate model output, or observational datasets.
• Interest in and aptitude for problem-solving as part of a team.
• Proficiency in English with good communication skills.

General Qualifications (Regular PhD Program):
To be eligible for the regular PhD program, you must have completed a degree program equivalent to a Danish master’s degree in a subject related to the project. This program typically comprises 180 ECTS (3 FTE BSc) and 120 ECTS (2 FTE MSc).

Terms of Employment:

• Full-time employment and enrollment as a PhD fellow for a maximum of 3 years.
• Employment is contingent on successful enrollment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires the submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project.

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Responsibilities and Tasks:
As a PhD student, your responsibilities and tasks will include:

• Conducting an independent research project under supervision.
• Completing PhD courses (approximately 30 ECTS or ½ FTE).
• Active participation in research environments, including the possibility of a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad.
• Engaging in teaching and knowledge dissemination activities.
• Writing scientific papers for high-impact journals.
• Preparing and defending a PhD thesis based on your project.

Application Deadline:
The application deadline is 2 November 2023, 23:59 GMT+1.

Contact Information:
For specific information about this PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor, Prof. Jens Hesselbjerg Christensen, at hesselbjerg@nbi.ku.dk.

For general information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE, visit the PhD School’s website: www.science.ku.dk/phd/.

About the University of Copenhagen:
Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. The university offers a collaborative work culture, good working conditions, and an ideal framework for a successful academic career.