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PhD position in subseasonal forecasting at BFH and University of Lausanne

'What I particularly love about my job are the super-exciting projects. I'm right at the heart of them and lead them from initialization to implementation.' Priscilla Caliandro

PhD position in subseasonal forecasting at BFH and University of Lausanne

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Limited for 4 years
Biel
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To start with, here are some of our strong points
  • Plenty of contact with eager young people from all over the world who are set on achieving things.
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  • Curiosity is what we want, oodles of it. Plus, lots of independence and autonomy.
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  • Responsibility in hugely exciting projects for the future attracting attention beyond the professional world.
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  • Great freedom in the organisation of work times – including mobile working.
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  • Easy exchanging of views and ideas, also across the divisional boundaries.
And here are even more good reasons to opt for BFH
What you'll be doing here
  • Develop subseasonal forecasting approaches to improve the predictability of renewable energy generation and demand conditions in Europe
  • Carry out high-quality research at the intersection of subseasonal forecasting and machine learning for energy applications
  • Publish your results in leading international journals and complete your doctorate at University of Lausanne and BFH
  • Present your work at international conferences and have the opportunity to assist in teaching and to co-supervise undergraduate students
  • Our group offers a stimulating collaborative research environment and a strong network with industry partners
What you'll bring with you
  • MSc degree (or equivalent) in physics, atmospheric/geoscience, engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or a related field
  • Experience in at least two of the following areas: Subseasonal or weather forecasting, programming, statistical or machine learning, data analysis
  • Strong analytical and programming skills (e.g., Python), fluency in English, good scientific writing, and communication skills
  • Self-motivated and proactive, you enjoy working with complex topics and thrive on challenges
  • To apply, please submit your CV, BSc and MSc transcripts, names and contact details of 2–3 references, BSc/MSc theses and publications (if any)
School of Engineering and Computer Science

In the School of Engineering and Computer Science we don't move with the times, mostly we are a bit ahead of them! We find it fascinating what benefits technology can have in people's everyday lives. We gain knowledge through research and joint projects with industry and business. This exchange brings about cutting-edge insights that we continually share with students.

Doing something meaningful in a fascinating environment and with an outlook to the future: a job at Bern University of Applied Sciences makes perfect sense.

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