PhD Position in Severe Thunderstorms, Mountains, and Climate Change at ETH Zurich

The High-Resolution Weather and Climate Modeling Group at the Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Sciences (IAC), ETH Zurich, is offering a fully funded PhD position as part of an SNSF Ambizione grant. The research focuses on the combined effects of mountains and climate change on severe thunderstorms, with a particular emphasis on idealized numerical modeling using the ICON model. The project aims to identify physical drivers behind enhanced climate trends over mountainous regions, leveraging high-resolution simulations and observational datasets. The successful candidate will conduct independent research on severe thunderstorms in mountain environments, analyze observational and climate model data, design and run numerical experiments, and collaborate with international partners such as MeteoSwiss, Pennsylvania State University, and the European Severe Storms Laboratory. The position includes opportunities for field work, international collaborations, and funding for conference participation and research stays abroad. Applicants should have a Master's degree in meteorology, climate science, physics, or a related field, with programming experience in data analysis and visualization. Experience with thunderstorm dynamics, numerical modeling, Linux on HPC clusters, and Python is desirable. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent working conditions, and support for publishing and presenting research findings. Applications are open until March 14, 2026. Required documents include a motivation letter, CV, MSc transcripts, and contact information for three references. For more information and to apply, visit the ETH Zurich job portal. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Monika Feldmann at [email protected] (no applications by email).