Researcher positions within regional ocean modelling
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Researcher positions within regional ocean modelling
The Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) has an opening for full-time researcher positions on the regional ocean modelling team. The successful applicants will be part of an oceanographic team within the Weather Research Department, working broadly on ocean modelling, reanalysis, marine climate simulations, and operational development tasks. The duration of the contracts can vary from 1 to 3 years, depending on the candidate's qualifications, and will be agreed upon during the interview and contract stages.
You will be working on research projects focused on assessing extreme sea levels in both current and future climate states. Specifically, DMI has recently been tasked with assessing future extreme sea levels along the Danish coasts, to e.g. inform climate adaptation. For this purpose, you will be working with the HBM ocean model (https://ocean.dmi.dk/models/hbm.uk.php), which is currently used for general forecasts and warnings for society, including on the DMI homepage (www.dmi.dk), and for various research purposes. Wave modelling will also be part of the work for one of the successful applicants, using the current DMI operational and research wave model, WAM (https://ocean.dmi.dk/models/wam.uk.php). The position in the Ocean and Dispersion Modelling unit also employs the NEMO ocean model for several applications. We wish to note that skilled applicants with experience in other oceanic models or geoscience modelling applications are also relevant for these positions.
We will evaluate applications from both junior- and senior-level applicants. Please highlight your experiences and skills explicitly in oceanic modelling, computational environments, coding and data processing, research and operational development in the application.
About you We expect a candidate to fulfil most of the following qualifications:
About the department 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.
About DMI DMI is part of the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities. DMI is the Danish 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 governmental institutions in Denmark and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2022.
We have approximately 360 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.
Practical information Employment and salary will be according to the Danish Law and Agreements, depending on previous experience. It will be possible to apply for an addition to the basic salary. DMI offers a flexible working week of 37 hours including a paid lunch break, and six weeks of paid vacation annually. The employment area is within the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Facilities and associated institutions.
Employees, who are recruited from abroad, and who are able to meet certain conditions, have a possibility for a reduced tax scheme for a specific number of years. The positions are temporary, full-time, and for a duration of 1-3 years, pending qualification profiles. There is a possibility of extension, pending funding.
For further details about the position, please contact the Head of Ocean and Dispersion Modelling, Morten A D Larsen, at +45 2173 0395 or by email at mla@dmi.dk.
At DMI, diversity is an important value for us, as we believe that an inclusive and diverse working environment strengthens our ability to solve problems. We actively promote diversity, which is reflected in our network for female managers and our network for neurodivergent employees, among other initiatives. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of background, identity, or way of thinking.
Apply now Please enclose a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (incl. publication list) and contacts for relevant professional references no later than Sunday the 15th of February 2026.
To apply for the position, please use the below link "Apply for Position", and follow the instructions.
We expect to start interviews on a rolling basis.
You will be working on research projects focused on assessing extreme sea levels in both current and future climate states. Specifically, DMI has recently been tasked with assessing future extreme sea levels along the Danish coasts, to e.g. inform climate adaptation. For this purpose, you will be working with the HBM ocean model (https://ocean.dmi.dk/models/hbm.uk.php), which is currently used for general forecasts and warnings for society, including on the DMI homepage (www.dmi.dk), and for various research purposes. Wave modelling will also be part of the work for one of the successful applicants, using the current DMI operational and research wave model, WAM (https://ocean.dmi.dk/models/wam.uk.php). The position in the Ocean and Dispersion Modelling unit also employs the NEMO ocean model for several applications. We wish to note that skilled applicants with experience in other oceanic models or geoscience modelling applications are also relevant for these positions.
We will evaluate applications from both junior- and senior-level applicants. Please highlight your experiences and skills explicitly in oceanic modelling, computational environments, coding and data processing, research and operational development in the application.
About you We expect a candidate to fulfil most of the following qualifications:
- PhD degree in physical oceanography, earth physics, geo-sciences, engineering or similar.
- Alternatively, a master's degree alongside oceanic modelling experience.
- Ability to work independently, targeted towards project milestones and deliverables and with the ability to reach out to colleagues for assistance and collaboration.
- Programming and code development skills in a UNIX environment (using Fortran, Python, shell scripts, etc.).
- Research experience and peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Skills in coastal and/or near-shore modelling or similar.
- Skills on 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.
About the department 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.
About DMI DMI is part of the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities. DMI is the Danish 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 governmental institutions in Denmark and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2022.
We have approximately 360 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.
Practical information Employment and salary will be according to the Danish Law and Agreements, depending on previous experience. It will be possible to apply for an addition to the basic salary. DMI offers a flexible working week of 37 hours including a paid lunch break, and six weeks of paid vacation annually. The employment area is within the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Facilities and associated institutions.
Employees, who are recruited from abroad, and who are able to meet certain conditions, have a possibility for a reduced tax scheme for a specific number of years. The positions are temporary, full-time, and for a duration of 1-3 years, pending qualification profiles. There is a possibility of extension, pending funding.
For further details about the position, please contact the Head of Ocean and Dispersion Modelling, Morten A D Larsen, at +45 2173 0395 or by email at mla@dmi.dk.
At DMI, diversity is an important value for us, as we believe that an inclusive and diverse working environment strengthens our ability to solve problems. We actively promote diversity, which is reflected in our network for female managers and our network for neurodivergent employees, among other initiatives. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of background, identity, or way of thinking.
Apply now Please enclose a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (incl. publication list) and contacts for relevant professional references no later than Sunday the 15th of February 2026.
To apply for the position, please use the below link "Apply for Position", and follow the instructions.
We expect to start interviews on a rolling basis.