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# Senior Scientist in Atmospheric Data Assimilation

- **Company:** Universität Wien
- **Location:** Wien, Austria (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €70,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Data Assimilation, Data Management
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.univie.ac.at/talentcommunity/apply/1452415933/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

We are looking forward for an enthusiastic senior scientist to join the research group on "Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) and Data Assimilation" at the Department of Meteorology and Geophysics (https://img.univie.ac.at/en/research/nwp)., * PhD / Doctoral degree in meteorology, physics, mathematics or a related subject;

 * Good communication skills and ability to work in a team;
 * Profound programming skills;
 * Experience in numerical modelling;
 * Expertise in data assimilation;
 * Excellent command of written and spoken English.

## Description

Our overall goal is to advance NWP and the understanding of atmospheric processes through:

 * the assimilation of new observation types (e.g. cloud-affected satellite radiances and Aeolus wind lidar observations);
 * improved data assimilation schemes;
 * improved parametrizations via parameter estimation and uncertainty quantification;
 * ensemble-based diagnostics for the analysis influence and forecast impact of observations.

The candidate should propose a research topic that links to current activities of the group and complements our current research.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

 * You conduct research on the proposed topic and develop new research ideas in collaboration with the research group;
 * You disseminate the results in peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, and are committed to the FAIR guiding principles for scientific data management;
 * You contribute to project proposals and develop your own proposals;
 * You teach independently in our BSc and MSc curricula within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement;
 * You support the other group members in scientific and technical concerns;
 * You contribute to organizational and administrative tasks.