Assistant Professor in Atmospheric Sciences or Oceanography

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. MISU strives toward a broad representation of research within our scientific domain.

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 remote-sensing and in-situ measurements, including satellite missions and icebreaker expeditions to the Arctic. 

The department has around 60 employees and is embedded in a larger research environment, including the Bolin Centre for Climate Research, the Baltic Sea Centre and the Swedish e-Science Research Centre. The department is highly international, with over half of our employees coming from outside Sweden and both Swedish and English are used as working languages. We welcome and value diversity in our working environment.

For more information about us, please visit: Department of Meteorology

Subject

Atmospheric Sciences or Oceanography.

Subject description

The subject covers studies of the atmosphere or oceans, including their interactions, on spatial and temporal scales relevant for weather and climate. 

Main responsibilities

Research and in addition some teaching and supervision.

Qualification requirements

In order to qualify for the position as assistant professor, 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. Special reasons could be sick leave, parental leave or other similar circumstances.

All teaching positions at Stockholm University require the ability to collaborate and the general ability and suitability to perform one’s duties.

Assessment criteria

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: 

- ability to complement and collaborate with researchers within the department.

About the employment

This position (in Swedish, “biträdande lektor”) is a tenure track position, and the qualification requirements and terms of employment are regulated by the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2024:673).

For this position, 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. Specific criteria for promotion from assistant professor to associate professor have been established by the Faculty of Science. 

An application for promotion to associate professor should be submitted to the faculty at least nine months before the appointment as assistant professor expires. 

Additional information

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

At the time of promotion, the candidate is expected to be able to carry out teaching and administrative duties that require good command of Swedish.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Department, Professor Annica Ekman, phone: +46 8 16 23 97, annica.ekman@su.se.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact administrator Rahwa Ghebresellase, phone: +46 8 16 21 27, rahwa.ghebresellase@su.se.

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the University’s instructions, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

We would appreciate it if your application is written in English. Since it will be examined by international experts, English is the working language.

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