{"data":{"id":162276,"slug":"postdoktorer-i-ai-for-vaderapplikationer-vid-forskningsenheten","type":"job","title":"Postdoctoral Researchers in AI for Weather Applications at the Research Unit","description":"Are you passionate about research and model development? Do you want to be part of developing a European \"foundation model\" for the earth and atmosphere? Are you interested in geoscience and handling and extracting information from large and complex datasets? Then this could be the job for you. At SMHI, you can work in a highly skilled and international environment, where your expertise contributes to solutions for a more sustainable society.\nAbout the Meteorological Research Unit\nWe are now seeking reinforcement for our meteorological research unit, which conducts research and development work in air environment, weather forecasts, climate analysis, and atmospheric processes. Daily work includes working with observation data, meteorological analyses, and developing models for regional weather forecasts in the Nordic region, as well as remote sensing, climate analysis, and air quality at urban to global scales.\nYou can read more about the unit here: https:\/\/www.smhi.se\/forskning\/forskningsenheter\/meteorologi\nAbout the Position\nWe are seeking up to two postdoctoral researchers to strengthen our research activities in machine learning, with particular focus on generative AI and large-scale foundation models for the atmosphere and geosciences.\nThe positions are linked to two different research initiatives within the unit: one role focuses on further development of the foundation model itself within the international Weather Generator project (https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1050751131; https:\/\/github.com\/ecmwf\/WeatherGenerator), while the other focuses on an applied project within renewable energy (cloud and wind forecasts) in close collaboration with Svenska kraftn\u00e4t. The main work involves starting from a large-scale, pre-trained AI foundation model and adapting, expanding, and fine-tuning it for specific weather and climate-related applications. This includes integration of new, complex data sources (e.g., satellite and radar data) as well as development of dedicated models for specific forecasting purposes.\nWork is carried out in Unix\/Linux environments on HPC clusters and in close collaboration with SMHI's other machine learning, remote sensing, and meteorology experts. The roles offer good opportunities for international collaboration, scientific publication, and specialization within a rapidly growing research field.\nAbout You\nWe are looking for you as a doctorate holder with a focus on computer science, mathematics, mathematical statistics, physics, engineering, or another relevant field. To be eligible for the position, you must have a solid foundation in programming and machine learning (deep learning), which allows you to drive your work independently without extensive ramp-up periods.\nRequirements:\nVery strong programming skills in Python and solid documented experience with PyTorch for deep learning.\nGood experience with development in Linux\/Unix environments, including handling computations on HPC clusters.\n\nMeritorious:\nExperience collaborating in shared codebases via GitHub. Ability to write efficient, testable, and maintainable code (\"clean code\").\n\nWe would like you to have experience or a strong interest in one or more of the following areas:\nAdvanced machine learning, such as generative modeling (diffusion, flow, or transport models) or representation learning.\nApplied ML (deep learning) within geoscientific domains, meteorology, or atmospheric modeling.\nHandling and processing of large, multidimensional datasets (e.g., satellite data or radar).\nMathematical statistics (e.g., Bayesian inference, stochastic dynamical systems, or uncertainty quantification\/ensembles).\nExperience with interdisciplinary collaboration or work in international research projects.\n\nAs a person, you are challenged by problem-solving and have good analytical abilities. Curiosity and a willingness to continuously develop your expertise within a rapidly changing research field are prerequisites. You are self-driven and take responsibility for your work, which you carry out in a structured way to deliver requested results on time. You are goal-oriented and set and maintain timelines. Your communication skills are important and you are accustomed to presenting\/communicating results in internal and external contexts.\nYou have good knowledge of English in speech and writing.\n \nEmployment Form: The position is a two-year fixed-term employment, with the possibility of a one-year extension, starting as soon as possible.\nLocation: Norrk\u00f6ping\nApplication Deadline: 2026-09-20\nWelcome to submit your application.\n \nLearn more about SMHI as a workplace and our offerings at https:\/\/www.smhi.se\/jobba-pa-smhi\/smhi-som-arbetsplats. SMHI is a Swedish expert authority with a global perspective and a vital mission to forecast changes in weather, water, and climate. With a scientific foundation and through knowledge, research, and services, we contribute to increasing sustainability throughout society. Every day, around the clock, year-round.\nSMHI is a crisis management authority and as an employee you may be appointed to the authority in case of war.\nEmployment may involve placement in a security class. Approved security vetting with background check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) is, in that case, a prerequisite for employment.\nNote that the documents and information you send to SMHI through your application become a public document. This means that all material in the application, including attachments, may need to be disclosed to anyone who requests it if the information is not covered by confidentiality according to the Public Access and Secrecy Act. Note that you should primarily write what you assess is relevant in relation to the job requirements. Consider your privacy and avoid providing information containing sensitive personal data, information about your or your next of kin's health, political opinions, or religious beliefs.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Postdoktorer i AI f\u00f6r V\u00e4derapplikationer vid Forskningsenheten ","description_original":"Brinner du f\u00f6r forskning och modellutveckling? Vill du vara med och utveckla en europeisk \u201dfoundation model\u201d f\u00f6r marken och atmosf\u00e4ren? \u00c4r du intresserad av geovetenskap och av att hantera och utvinna information fr\u00e5n stora och komplexa datam\u00e4ngder? D\u00e5 kan det h\u00e4r vara jobbet f\u00f6r dig. P\u00e5 SMHI kan du arbeta i en mycket kompetent och internationell milj\u00f6, d\u00e4r din kompetens bidrar till l\u00f6sningar f\u00f6r ett mer h\u00e5llbart samh\u00e4lle.\nOm den meteorologiska forskningsenheten\nVi s\u00f6ker nu f\u00f6rst\u00e4rkning till v\u00e5r meteorologiska forskningsenhet som bedriver forsknings- och utvecklingsarbete inom luftmilj\u00f6, v\u00e4derprognoser, klimatanalyser och atmosf\u00e4riska processer. Det dagliga arbetet innefattar arbete med observationsdata, meteorologiska analyser och utveckling av modeller f\u00f6r regionala v\u00e4derprognoser i Norden samt med fj\u00e4rranalys, klimatanalys och luftkvalitet p\u00e5 urban till global skala.\nH\u00e4r kan du l\u00e4sa mer om enheten: https:\/\/www.smhi.se\/forskning\/forskningsenheter\/meteorologi\nOm tj\u00e4nsten\nVi s\u00f6ker upp till tv\u00e5 postdoktorer f\u00f6r att f\u00f6rst\u00e4rka v\u00e5r forskningsverksamhet inom maskininl\u00e4rning, med s\u00e4rskilt fokus p\u00e5 generativ AI och storskaliga grundmodeller (\"foundation models\") f\u00f6r atmosf\u00e4ren och geovetenskaperna.\nTj\u00e4nsterna \u00e4r kopplade till tv\u00e5 olika forskningsinitiativ inom enheten: den ena rollen fokuserar p\u00e5 vidareutveckling av sj\u00e4lva grundmodellen inom det internationella Weather Generator-projektet (https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1050751131; https:\/\/github.com\/ecmwf\/WeatherGenerator), medan den andra fokuserar p\u00e5 ett till\u00e4mpat projekt inom f\u00f6rnybar energi (moln- och vindprognoser) i n\u00e4ra samarbete med Svenska kraftn\u00e4t. Det huvudsakliga arbetet inneb\u00e4r gemensamt att utg\u00e5 fr\u00e5n en storskalig, f\u00f6rtr\u00e4nad AI-grundmodell f\u00f6r att anpassa, utvidga och finjustera den f\u00f6r specifika v\u00e4der- och klimatrelaterade applikationer. Detta inkluderar integration av nya, komplexa datak\u00e4llor (t.ex. satellit- och radardata) samt utveckling av dedikerade modeller f\u00f6r specifika prognos\u00e4ndam\u00e5l.\nArbetet sker i Unix\/Linux-milj\u00f6er p\u00e5 HPC-kluster och i t\u00e4tt samarbete med SMHI:s \u00f6vriga experter inom maskininl\u00e4rning, fj\u00e4rranalys och meteorologi. Rollerna erbjuder goda m\u00f6jligheter till internationellt samarbete, vetenskaplig publicering och specialisering inom ett snabbt v\u00e4xande forskningsf\u00e4lt.\nOm dig\nVi s\u00f6ker dig som \u00e4r disputerad forskare\u00a0med inriktning mot datavetenskap, matematik, matematisk statistik, fysik, ingenj\u00f6rs\u00e4mnen eller annat relevant omr\u00e5de. F\u00f6r att vara aktuell f\u00f6r tj\u00e4nsten kr\u00e4vs att du har en stabil grund inom programmering och maskininl\u00e4rning (djupinl\u00e4rning), vilket g\u00f6r att du kan driva ditt arbete sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt utan omfattande startstr\u00e4ckor.\nKrav:\nMycket goda programmeringskunskaper i Python och gedigen dokumenterad erfarenhet av PyTorch f\u00f6r djupinl\u00e4rning.\nGod vana vid utveckling i Linux\/Unix-milj\u00f6, inklusive hantering av ber\u00e4kningar p\u00e5 HPC-kluster.\n\nMeriterande:\nErfarenhet av samarbete i gemensamma kodbaser via GitHub. F\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att skriva effektiv, testbar och l\u00e4ttunderh\u00e5llen kod (\"clean code\").\n\nVi ser g\u00e4rna att du har erfarenhet eller starkt intresse inom ett eller flera av f\u00f6ljande omr\u00e5den:\nAvancerad maskininl\u00e4rning, exempelvis generativ modellering (diffusions-, fl\u00f6des- eller transportmodeller) eller representation learning.\nTill\u00e4mpad ML (djupinl\u00e4rning) inom geovetenskapliga dom\u00e4ner, meteorologi eller atmosf\u00e4rsmodellering.\nHantering och bearbetning av stora, m\u00e5ngdimensionella datam\u00e4ngder (t.ex. satellitdata eller radar).\nMatematisk statistik (t.ex. 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Din kommunikativa f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga \u00e4r viktig och du \u00e4r van att presentera\/kommunicera resultat i interna och externa sammanhang.\nDu har goda kunskaper i engelska i tal och skrift.\n\u00a0\nAnst\u00e4llningsform: Tj\u00e4nsten \u00e4r en tv\u00e5\u00e5rig visstidsanst\u00e4llning, med m\u00f6jlighet till ett \u00e5rs f\u00f6rl\u00e4ngning och med start s\u00e5 snart som m\u00f6jligt.\nPlaceringsort: Norrk\u00f6ping\nSista ans\u00f6kningsdag: 2026-09-20\nV\u00e4lkommen med din ans\u00f6kan.\n\u00a0\nL\u00e4s mer om SMHI som arbetsplats och om v\u00e5rt erbjudande https:\/\/www.smhi.se\/jobba-pa-smhi\/smhi-som-arbetsplats.SMHI \u00e4r en svensk expertmyndighet med globalt perspektiv och en livsviktig uppgift i att f\u00f6rutse f\u00f6r\u00e4ndringar i v\u00e4der, vatten och klimat. Med vetenskaplig grund och genom kunskap, forskning och tj\u00e4nster bidrar vi till att \u00f6ka hela samh\u00e4llets h\u00e5llbarhet. 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