The Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) opens a 4 year, full-time position for a scientist to work on global climate modeling with a particular focus on how climate affects the Greenland ice sheet and vice versa. Global climate modelling and climate research are key research areas in the National Center for Climate Research (NCKF), and we are seeking a highly motivated candidate to strengthen these areas of work in NCKF. As part of NCKF, you will work in a department with a strong profile in both global and regional climate modeling, as well as remote sensing. The position is in the framework of the Horizon Europe project “ICELINK” but you may also be engaged in other, related projects.
As our new colleague, you will work with our Earth system model (EC-Earth), containing interactive ice sheets in both hemispheres, with focus on improving the representation of the ice sheet dynamics and coupling with the climate system, applying the system for sensitivity simulations and CMIP7 (Couple Model Intercomparison Project phase 7) Assessment Fast Track experiments, and assessing, e.g., the Greenland ice sheet future changes as well as the feedback of the Greenland ice sheet on the climate system. You will also work with analyses of the modeled climate output, lead and contribute to scientific papers, and participate in developing new grant applications with your NCKF-colleagues and external collaborators.

EXPECTED QUALIFICATIONS

• A PhD degree in climate science, meteorology, oceanography, glaciology, or related fields (e.g., physics or engineering)
• Experience with climate modeling, preferably of the ice sheets, ocean or atmosphere (e.g., global atmospheric or ocean modeling, numerical weather prediction, Earth system modeling, ice sheet modeling)
• Advanced programming skills (e.g., Linux/Unix, Fortran and Python scripting) and experience with HPC systems
• Research experience working with polar (Arctic or Antarctic) climate or CMIP ensemble data is an advantage
• Good communication skills in oral and written English
• If non-Danish speaker, a wish to learn Danish within a few years to also be able to support DMI’s role as national climate advisor to the Danish Government

Please refer the Job description for details