Fully funded PhD position on process-based evaluation of convection-permitting climate models over Equatorial East Africa Department of Geography UGent 4-year PhD position

⛈️ 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 To conduct a process-based, multi-model evaluation of an ensemble of state-of-the-art CPMs (ALARO, AROME, ICON, SCREAM and CP4A), run in weather forecasting and climate mode over Equatorial East Africa, to systematically attribute model biases to large-scale and regional circulation, fast moist physics, and slow land–atmosphere interactions. To use of novel rainfall observations and cutting-edge satellite missions, including the EarthCARE cloud profiling radar and lidar, the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) imager and sounder, and related EUMETSAT cloud, landsurface and radiation products. This PhD position is part of the FWO-funded AfricaN conVective systems In a changing cLimate (ANVIL) project. 💵 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 - friendly and dynamic Climate and Earth Lab - collaboration with external partners at the UK Met Office, the US Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the Belgian and Czech Meteorological Services - Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure at the Flemish High-Performance Computing Centre - a generous benefits package including a wide range of training and education opportunities - 36 days of holiday leave and a wide range of sports and leisure facilities 📓 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 - master's degree in Physics, Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent - strong background in atmospheric modelling and remote sensing - experience with Linux and with working on High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems, and preferably have some notion of Fortran programming - problem-solving, analytical mind, dedicated to overcoming technical challenges - good oral and written communication skills, and fluent in English 📌 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 31 August 2026 ℹ️ 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 Write to kwinten.vanweverberg@ugent.be