Researcher in Tropical Convective Clouds and Aerosols

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. You can read more about the Department of Meteorology.

Project description

The project will investigate relationships between tropical convective clouds and aerosols using satellite data, reanalysis, and potentially convection-permitting simulations with a global model. A cloud-controlling factor analysis will be implemented in an attempt to quantify the aerosol influence on clouds while controlling for large-scale meteorological variations. The ultimate goal is to detect changes in convective anvil-cloud properties that are caused by anthropogenic aerosols and estimate the associated effective radiative forcing of climate change.

Main responsibilities

The researcher will perform statistical analysis of satellite data and reanalysis. The researcher may also perform convection-permitting numerical simulations with a global model. 

Qualification requirements

Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria

The doctoral degree must be in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, oceanography or a related field. The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills within the area of the employment, including a familiarity with satellite remote sensing of clouds, aerosols, and Earth’s radiation budget; statistical learning methods such as ridge regression; and the ability to perform convection-permitting numerical simulations with a global model. An excellent command of written and spoken English is also required.

About the employment

This is a full-time, indefinite-term position with a six-month trial period. Start date March 16, 2026, or as per agreement.

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 Assistant Professor Casey Wall, casey.wall@misu.su.se.

For information about the recruitment process and terms of employment, please contact head of administration Sara Engström, sara.engstrom@misu.su.se.

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

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