The Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) has an opening for a permanent full-time researcher position in the Weather Research Department. The successful applicant joins the work of the R&D teams in atmospheric dispersion modelling, Numerical Weather Prediction, and the recent effort to produce energy-sector-relevant forecasts.

You will be working on various research projects focused on atmospheric dispersion modelling, atmospheric chemistry, and Numerical Weather Prediction within different modelling frameworks. This includes developing and maintaining operational models and working with nowcasting. The work also involves GRIB2 encoding of NWP data, reanalysis production, and the production of forecasts relevant to the energy sector.

We will evaluate applications from both junior- and senior-level applicants. Please highlight your experiences and skills explicitly across all fields of atmospheric dispersion modelling, Numerical weather prediction, and energy-weather forecasting, as well as computational environments, coding and data processing, and research and operational development in the application.

We expect a candidate to fulfil the following qualifications:

• PhD degree in geophysics, meteorology, earth physics, geo-sciences, engineering or similar.
• Ability to work independently, targeted towards project milestones and deliverables while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Knowledge of atmospheric dispersion modelling, atmospheric chemistry, Numerical Weather Prediction, nowcasting, and energy-weather forecasting, including reanalysis production and GRIB2 data formats.
• Programming and code development skills in a UNIX environment (using Fortran, Python, shell scripts, git, and ECMWF-centred tools such as eccodes and ecFlow).

Experience with research leading to operational products and their subsequent maintenance.

• Research experience and peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Skills in high-performance computing, big data and ensemble forecasting.
• Good communication skills in both oral and written English. Danish language skills are not mandatory.
• Capacity for working in a team together with a good team spirit.

The Weather Research Department at DMI employs a staff of approximately 60 scientists, of whom 15 currently work within the unit Ocean and Dispersion Modelling. The department also hosts the Weather Models and Flooding & Hydrology units. The department has close collaboration with other research partners nationally and internationally, and internally at DMI with, e.g. the on-duty meteorologists and the neighbouring research department, the National Centre for Climate Research. We have a strong international profile, as reflected in the many nationalities and English as the working language.

Practical information

Employment and salary: Will be in accordance with Danish Law and Agreements. It will be possible to apply for an addition to the basic salary. DMI offers a flexible 37-hour workweek, including a paid lunch break, and six weeks of paid vacation annually. If you come from abroad, there is a possibility of a reduced tax scheme for the first 7 years. The position is permanent and full-time.

Employment area: The Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate and associated institutions.

Working time: 37 hours weekly, including a lunch break and 6 weeks of paid vacation annually.

Further information: For further details about the position, please get in touch with the Head of Ocean and Dispersion Modelling, Morten A D Larsen, at +45 2173 0395 or by email at mla@dmi.dk.

Employment date: 15th of August or soon thereafter.

Workplace: DMI, Skt. Kjelds Plads 11, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark

Application deadline: 14th of May 2026.

Interview: We expect to start interviews immediately after the deadline.

Application: Please enclose a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (incl. publication list), full grade sheets and contacts for relevant professional references.

To apply for the position, please use the official link and follow the instructions.

About DMI:

DMI is part of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities. DMI is the government's climate science advisor, creating and communicating knowledge about weather, climate and the sea to the Danish Realm. DMI's warnings, weather forecasts and services safeguard life and infrastructure and provide a basis for planning in a changing climate. As an authority on weather, climate and the sea, DMI provides meteorological services to the Danish defence, emergency preparedness, and civil aviation and shipping in Denmark and Greenland. DMI is one of the oldest state institutions in Denmark and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2022.

We have approximately 350 employees, most of whom work at DMI’s new headquarters at Sankt Kjelds Gård in Østerbro. The new place features an interior design that supports an activity-based way of working.

At DMI, diversity is an important value to us because we believe that an inclusive, versatile work environment strengthens task fulfilment. We actively work to foster diversity in our employee composition, reflected in our inclusive workplace and a balance between work and family life. We encourage everyone to apply for the position regardless of age, gender, sexuality, religion or ethnicity.