Gabriele Messori

This doctoral project at Uppsala University is part of the ERC grant DYCLEX and is hosted in the Department of Earth Sciences , within the Programme for Air, Water, and Landscape Science . The position is centred on the statistics and dynamics of compound climate extremes , bringing together meteorology, climate analysis and atmospheric science in an international research environment. The successful PhD student will work on quantitative analyses of mid-latitude compound climate extremes in recent and future climates. The project asks how atmospheric dynamics and circulation features are linked to the occurrence of different surface compound extremes, and how that understanding can be used to assess event predictability and long-term trends . The work is research-focused and combines data analysis with physical interpretation of climate processes. The Department of Earth Sciences describes itself as a broad and interdisciplinary geoscience environment, with researchers working on weather and climate alongside other Earth science topics. The doctoral student will be based in Uppsala and embedded in a large department with extensive expertise, international connections, and a strong focus on research and education in geoscience. The position is supervised by Gabriele Messori and is connected to the wider DYCLEX research context on compound climate extremes. The advert also notes that the student may travel nationally and internationally and may take on limited voluntary teaching or supervising duties.

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.

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.