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ICTP's Earth System Physics section (ESP, https://www.ictp.it/research/esp.aspx) seeks applications for its "Vilhelm Bjerknes" Senior Postdoctoral Fellowship from highly motivated scientists with multiple interests and skills and a strong research record for a two years period, renewable for an additional third year subject to performance, starting as soon as possible in 2026, ideally not later than beginning of March 2026.
As Senior Post-doc, the candidate is required to engage in the following 3 areas:
1. Act as Chapter Scientist for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Seventh Assessment report (AR7) for Working Group I, Chapter 7: Projections of regional climate and extremes (50%)
2. Conduct frontline research in the area of projections of regional climate and extremes (30%)
3. Engage in the ICTP-IAP-IPCC Chapter Scientist programme, in particular supporting the ICTP Principle Investigator of this programme in organizing training activities for Chapter Scientists (20%).
The ICTP takes seriously its commitment to equal opportunity and diversity in hiring, and in its global mission to promote science in the developing world.
Candidates need to apply through the ICTP online application system.
Fellows must have completed a PhD in a Climate Sciences related field.
ICTP offers internationally competitive remuneration and a number of benefits in a vibrant international research environment with an intense programme of workshops and conferences. Postdoctoral fellows are also encouraged, and supported, to participate in activities in developing countries in order to promote the mission of ICTP.
Application, https://e-applications.ictp.it/applicant/login/4302
Application deadline: 9 February 2026
