Professor or Associate/Assistant Professor in Meteorology
University of Helsinki, Finland
Closing date: 15 October 2026
There is an open position at the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research at the University of Helsinkifor a Professor or Associate/Assistant Professor in Meteorology.
The focus of the professorship is synoptic-scale dynamic meteorology and/or numerical weather prediction.
Brief description of the open position:
The field of the position is meteorology. Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: dynamic meteorology, synoptic-scale meteorology, and numerical weather prediction. The successful candidate is expected to conduct an outstanding independent research program, direct and participate in collaborative networks and projects, supervise students and post-doctoral researchers, make use of national and international research funding opportunities, participate in education at all levels at the Department, and promote the interaction between academia and society. The work particularly includes a close collaboration between University of Helsinki and Finnish Meteorological Institute in research and in education.
The appointee is expected to contribute to teaching of courses on synoptic meteorology and numerical weather prediction. The teaching is part of Master’s Programme in Meteorology, Atmospheric and Climate-System Sciences (ATM-MP) and Doctoral Programme in Science (SciDoc). The appointee is expected to contribute to the development of education and curricula in meteorology and atmospheric sciences.
For possible questions about the position, please contact Professor Tuukka Petäjä, tuukka.petaja@helsinki.fi, and about the recruitment process, recruitment@helsinki.fi.</