Gabriele Messori

Uppsala University is recruiting an Assistant Professor in Meteorology with a specialization in Climate Hazards and Society, based in the Department of Earth Sciences (LUVAL) and embedded in the Swedish Centre for Impacts of Climate Extremes (climes). The position is part of the MISTRA Environmental Research Leaders programme and includes a start-up package with a fully funded PhD and a fully funded postdoc. The research focus is on linking physical drivers of climate hazards (such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, storms, wildfires) with societal processes that shape risk, cascading impacts, and preparedness. The role involves building a research program that integrates climate science, meteorology, hydrology, natural hazards, and societal impacts, with both theoretical and applied approaches welcome. Duties include teaching in master's programs in meteorology, climate, and earth sciences, supervising theses, and engaging with non-academic actors. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant field obtained within the last seven years, research and teaching expertise, and the ability to teach in Swedish or English. The position is a six-year tenure-track appointment with the possibility of promotion to Associate Professor. The application deadline is November 7, 2025. For more information, contact Professor Gabriele Messori or Head of Department Anna Rutgersson. Applications should be submitted through Uppsala University's recruitment system, referencing UFV-PA 2025/2639.

Postdoctoral position in exposure to and impacts of extreme weather events at Uppsala University , Sweden. This is a postdoc opening in climate-related research focused on exposure to and impacts of extreme climate/extreme weather events . The successful candidate will work in the Department of Earth Sciences, contributing to an EU project on the compilation and attribution of extreme weather events and their impacts, and will be part of the Swedish Centre for Impacts of Climate Extremes (climes). Research focus: data collection and analysis of exposure to and effects of extreme climate events in the mid-latitudes, including heatwaves, cold spells, storms, and droughts. The goal is to link physical events with exposure and impacts in a harmonized database. The role involves collaboration with international research networks and centres, and travel nationally and internationally. Eligibility: a PhD in climate science, meteorology, natural hazards, physics, applied mathematics, statistics, data science, or a related discipline (or equivalent foreign degree). The PhD must be completed by the time of the employment decision. Candidates who obtained the PhD within the last three years before the deadline are primarily considered. Strong independence, initiative, self-drive, excellent English communication, and a publication record in leading international journals are expected. Experience with large climate datasets and extreme weather impacts is a merit. Employment details: temporary full-time position for 2 years, starting 1 November 2026 or as agreed. Salary is individual. Teaching/supervising duties up to 20% may be possible on a voluntary basis. Application deadline: 8 June 2026. How to apply: apply via Uppsala University’s recruitment system and answer the application questions instead of submitting a cover letter. Further details and the application form are available in the job posting.