PhD Scholarship

PhD scholarship opportunity in atmospheric sciences / meteorology / dynamic meteorology at the University of Helsinki, with a research focus on the AI-Dream project. The project studies how artificial intelligence can be used to improve weather forecasting by simplifying complex AI models and comparing them with traditional physics-based weather models. The work combines weather forecasting, numerical weather prediction, machine learning, Python programming, and statistical analysis of scientific data.

The position is for a doctoral researcher starting latest in January 2027 on a fixed-term 3-year contract in Helsinki, Finland. The candidate should be motivated to pursue a PhD in meteorology, have strong background in dynamic meteorology, and show interest in research close to the project scope. Prior experience in Python and statistical analysis is preferred, and machine learning experience is an advantage. The post also requires good English skills, independent creative thinking, self-discipline, and reasonable communication skills.

Applicants must prepare a one-page motivation letter, a two-page CV highlighting relevant experience in Dynamic Meteorology, Machine Learning, or Numerical Weather Prediction, and a Bachelors/Masters degree grade card including thesis topic and grade. The post mentions a 3-month research visit to the University of Cambridge to work with Pr. Driscoll.

The linked University of Helsinki doctoral admissions page explains that doctoral applications are submitted online during the admission period, with required attachments and language proof. For the fall 2026 doctoral admission round, the deadline is 2026-09-15. Funding details beyond the scholarship/doctoral researcher contract are not specified in the post.