Research position – Norwegian Meteorological Institute

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📍 tromsø, troms, Norway 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 28, 2026

Job Description

2-year research position with the possibility for extension in coupling numerical prediction systems for the Arctic

The Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET Norway) opens a 2-year research position for the development of an operational coupled Arctic regional weather forecast system. The position is affiliated to the Development Center for Weather Forecasting, a department at MET Norway. The vacant position is related to the Norwegian project «Nansen Legacy 1 ”The work will take place in an international context and the successful candidate will play an important role in developing the coupling between the numerical atmosphere, ocean-ice, and wave forecasting systems at MET Norway.

The Development Centre for Weather Forecasting has more than 40 researchers and development meteorologists. The Centre has end-to-end responsibility for MET Norway’s novel NWP value chain for operational automated weather prediction. The Centre performs research and development on numer...

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Job Details

  • Location tromsø, troms
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Biology, Biotech & Chemistry, Physics
  • Posted Date June 28, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 07, 2026