Postdoc position in climate change impacts on vulnerability and resilience

Publiceringsdatum: 2025-03-11

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We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to investigate the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on human systems, with a focus on European and Nordic regions. 

Project overview

The project involves applying advanced statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, and modeling approaches such as agent-based modeling to analyze diverse climate and socioeconomic datasets. By integrating data-driven insights with innovative modeling, this interdisciplinary project aims to enhance our understanding of vulnerability, resilience, and adaptation, ultimately informing effective climate adaptation strategies and policy decisions.

Information about the division and the department

You will be part of the Division of Geoscience and Remote Sensing within the Department of Space, Earth and Environment. Our division focuses on research addressing global environmental challenges and understanding Earth system processes.

You will join the vibrant Climate Dynamics Group, which specializes in climate dynamics, numerical modeling, greenhouse gas emissions, and data-fusion methods, including data assimilation. This position offers opportunities for collaboration with both national and international institutions.

Main responsibilities

As a postdoc, your main responsibility is to conduct research. Research duties include:

• Collect, process and analyze diverse climate and socioeconomic datasets.
• Assess the impacts of climate extremes and policy interventions on human-environmental systems.
• Apply statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to identify vulnerabilities and areas of resilience, particularly in domains such as energy and health.
• Develop and implement integrated models and macro-micro analyses to understanding complex system dynamics and interactions.

If there is interest, the position also offers opportunities for teaching and (co-)supervision of master's and PhD students (no more than 20% of working hours).

Qualifications

To qualify for the position, you must have a PhD in environmental science, environmental management, climate science, sustainability science, or another closely related field.

Additional requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong skills in programming and data analysis.
• Track record of scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals.

Meritorious qualifications include:

• Experience with statistical analysis and machine learning using Python, R, STATA, or similar tools.
• Experience with agent-based modeling and working with socioeconomic datasets.
• Experience with grant writing.
• Experience with interdisciplinary research.

Contract terms

This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years, with possible extension for a third year contingent on performance and funding.

What we offer

Chalmers provides a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 

Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure

The application should be written in English and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname) including:

• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name)

1-3 pages where you:

• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:

• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.

Application deadline: 2025-04-07

For questions, please contact:

Hans Chen, GEO,

hans.chen@chalmers.se

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