Senior Researcher or Researcher in Climate Risk

We are looking for an experienced climate scientist to strengthen our research on climate prediction, climate impacts, and climate risk management. We offer a permanent position as Senior Researcher (Forsker II) or Researcher (Forsker III), depending on experience, in the Climate Systems and Climate Services division of NORCE Research in Bergen, Norway.

Our division has approximately 60 researchers conducting both basic and applied research on past, present and future climate. The working environment will be in the Climate Risk group in Bergen, which focuses on research on climate prediction. The multidisciplinary group consists of meteorologists, climatologists, and social scientists, where everyone works closely with stakeholders.

We are hosting Climate Futures, a Centre for Research-Based Innovation focused on Climate Risk, and we have a diverse portfolio of projects funded by the EU, the Research Council of Norway, NORAD (The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation), and industry.

Depending on the competence and background, we would like to involve the candidate in ongoing projects, such as the Horizon Europe project ACACIA (Anticipatory Climate Adaptation for Communities in Africa), the NORAD-funded project ARCS (Agricultural resilience through climate services), and Climate Futures which is a centre for research-based innovation. ACACIA and ARCS aim to provide at-risk people in sub-Saharan Africa with climate information to strengthen their resilience to droughts, flooding, and tropical cyclones. In Climate Futures, we work with more than 30 partners, spanning several sectors, including renewable energy, aquaculture and agriculture, insurance, and public administration, to co-develop better methods and practices for climate risk management.

The place of work is Bergen, Norway.

The researcher will also be affiliated with the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research.

We seek an experienced scientist to strengthen our team within one or more of the following areas:

• Climate prediction on weather-to-decadal time scales

• Machine learning in meteorology/climate science

• Climate impact or climate risk modelling

• Climate service co-production with stakeholders

The candidate is expected to contribute to the development of new research projects, acquiring external funding, and become involved in relevant international initiatives and committees.

Specific work tasks may include:

• Conducting applied research using climate predictions.

• Producing research documents and peer-reviewed publications.

• Dissemination of research results to a broad audience.

• Take on an active role in acquiring new funding and projects, through involvement in proposal writing.

• Engaging with stakeholders.

Applicants must have:

• A PhD in climate dynamics, meteorology, or a related field

• Research experience in one or more of the areas listed above

• A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals

• Good programming skills, preferably in Python

• Excellent written and spoken English

Experience or expertise in the following areas would be desirable:

• Acquiring external funding

• Trans-/interdisciplinarity

• Communication across disciplines

• A permanent position in an enthusiastic research group

• A stimulating and professionally challenging working environment

• Opportunities to develop your own research and influence your work

• Competitive salary

• Excellent welfare benefits

• NORCE offers Norwegian language training to all new employees with a non-Norwegian background.

How to apply

Apply electronically by clicking the application button.

• A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for the position and which of the indicated priorities you see yourself contributing to (maximum one page)

• Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications

• Copies of relevant diplomas

• At least two references with whom you have worked during the last three years

Application deadline: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Questions related to the research group can be directed to Research Director Dr. Iselin Medhaug (isme@norceresearch.no). Questions related to the research can be directed to Dr. Erik Kolstad (ekol@norceresearch.no) or Dr. Rondrotiana Barimalala (ronb@norceresearch.no).

At NORCE, we are committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for available positions regardless of gender, age, disability, or ethnic background.

Candidates are expected to openly offer relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. Furthermore, one can expect background checks to be conducted on candidates in the final phase of the recruitment process. NORCE uses external actors to carry out such background checks or security interviews.