Assistant Professor in Climate and Atmospheric Modelling Full-time

Assistant Professor in Climate and Atmospheric Modelling

We are seeking a dedicated and ambitious researcher to strengthen global-scale atmospheric modelling, climate modelling, and environmental/climate advisory capacity at Aarhus University. You will contribute to cutting-edge research on air quality and climate interactions, aerosol-radiation-cloud interactions, satellite data integration, and model development – while also playing a key role in Denmark's science-based environmental and climate advisory services.

The starting date is 1 January 2027 or as soon possible thereafter with a duration of four years.

In this position, you will:

• Develop and apply global-scale Earth system models like EC-Earth (European Community Earth system model) and its atmospheric component OpenIFS (Integrated Forecast System)
• Integrate satellite observations into modelling workflows
• Combine numerical models with machine-learning/data-driven approaches
• Contribute to operational and advisory tasks, including:
• National environmental monitoring programmes
• Scientific support for Danish authorities and ministries
• Contributions to European services and advisory
• Participate in and co-lead research and advisory projects, including external funding applications
• Take part in developing and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration both internally and externally

We expect that you have:

• A PhD in meteorology, physics, geophysics, mathematical modelling, chemistry, engineering or related disciplines
• Experience working on aerosol and cloud processes in atmospheric and climate models
• Experience with global atmospheric models, satellite data, and machine learning and emulation techniques
• Programming experience (e.g., Fortran, Python, shell scripting) and HPC workflows

We are looking for a researcher with a strong publication record relative to their career stage and a clear interest in interdisciplinary collaboration. Ideally, you also bring experience with proposal development and external funding. We value curiosity, independence and collaboration, and we are looking for someone who thrives in an environment that combines scientific excellence with societally relevant advisory work.

The Department of Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary department within the Faculty of Technical Sciences at Aarhus University. Our research covers a wide range of fields, including physics, chemistry, microbiology, social sciences, geography, and environmental economics. We focus on major societal challenges such as pollution control, land and water management, climate change, biodiversity protection, and ecosystem services.

The selected candidate will join the Section for Atmospheric Emissions and Modelling in the Group of Atmospheric Modelling, focusing on air pollution processes and climate interactions. The group develops, tests, and applies models that cover various scales—global to local—and examines the environmental, health, and socio-economic impacts of air pollution and climate change.

The place of work will be at Aarhus University, Frederiksborgvej 399, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. The city of Roskilde is located approx. 30 km from Copenhagen. The area provides immediate access to a wealth of cultural and recreational pursuits.

Applications must be received no later than 31 July 2026.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.