Arbetsbeskrivning

The Research and Development Department of Meteorology at SMHI is looking for a motivated summer intern (f/m) to support ongoing research on climate variability and atmospheric aerosols within an international research environment. About the project: This project investigates how  the leading modes of climate variability, El Niño and La Niña, shape air quality over Southeast Asia, with a focus on atmospheric aerosols. Using simulations from a state-of-the-art climate model, we analyze how the ENSO climate patterns influence regional aerosol behavior through changes in their distribution, emissions, transport, and removal processes. As part of our team you will have the opportunity to: • Strengthen your skills in scientific data analysis and programming • Gain insight into applied research at a national meteorological institution • Work in a collaborative, international, and multidisciplinary environment • Contribute to research relevant for climate variability and air quality impacts Your tasks will be: • To support the analysis of climate model output (NetCDF format) • To process the data, visualize and carry out statistical analysis of atmospheric composition and climate variables • To provide general support to the research team Your profile: • You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree (3rd or 4th year) in meteorology, physics, mathematics or a related field • You can communicate effectively in English • You should have the experience and knowledge of programming languages (Python preferred, R, or Fortran) • You have knowledge of Linux/Unix environments, including basic command-line tools • You demonstrate a strong interest in atmospheric science Please send your complete application (cover letter, CV, one reference letter) until March 30, 2026. Type of employment: Summer Job, six weeks between June-August Working hours: 40 hours / week Location: Placement is at SMHI's office in Norrköping Trade union representative ST: Christian Asker, contact by calling 011-495 8000 or by emailing [email protected] Trade union representative SACO: Abhay Devasthale, contact by calling 011-495 8000 or by emailing [email protected] Read more about SMHI as an employer and our offer here. SMHI is an expert authority with a global outlook and a vital mission to forecast changes in weather, water and climate. With a scientific foundation, we use knowledge, research and services to contribute to a more sustainable society. Every hour of every day, all year round. SMHI is an Agency with a specific responsibility for civil preparedness. Therefore you could be appointed to be mobilised to SMHI for wartime posting. The employment may require security clearance. If so, an approved security screening, including a background check in accordance with the Protective Security Act (2018:585), is a condition of employment and may require Swedish citizenship. Bear in mind that all the documentation and information you send to SMHI in conjunction with your application will be classified as public documents. This means that all the material contained in your application, including attachments, may be disclosed if so requested by a party, on the condition that the information is not subject to confidentiality in accordance with the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act. You should therefore primarily provide such information that you deem to be relevant in relation to the requirements of the position. Think about your own personal privacy, and avoid sharing information that contains sensitive personal data, or information about your health or that of a family member, your political views or religious beliefs.