PhD position in Atmospheric Physics & AI

University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
Closing date: 15 September 2026

The University of Lausanne invites applications for a fully funded PhD position at the broad intersection of atmospheric physics and artificial intelligence.

The position is funded for up to 5 years, including salary, research travel, equipment, and access to computing resources. The position will be hosted within the Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics and UNIL’s Expertise Center for Climate Extremes.

UNIL is looking for curious and rigorous candidates who want to develop new research at the interface of atmospheric physics and AI. Candidates are encouraged to propose their own PhD project idea within a broad range of research theme. The proposal is not expected to be a final PhD plan. Rather, it should help to understand the candidate’s scientific interests and technical capabilities.

Promising ideas will be further developed during the selection process and, for the selected candidates, during the PhD. Proposed projects should be creative, feasible, and well aligned with the group’s expertise and collaborative network. Candidates are encouraged to explore the recent publications to identify potential research directions and collaborators: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . PhD projects may involve collaborations within UNIL, across Switzerland, and internationally, depending on the candidate’s interests and proposed project.