Doctoral Researcher / Ocean Modeller – Offshore Wind Energy (Finnish Meteorological Institute)

Job title

Doctoral Researcher / Ocean Modeller.

Company

Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), Marine Dynamics Group, Marine Research Unit.

Description of the job

The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) is seeking a doctoral researcher for a fixed-term contract in the Marine Dynamics Group of the Marine Research Unit. The main duties are in the DTO4OWE (Digital Twin of the Ocean for Offshore Wind Energy) project funded by the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership, which brings together institutes from 9 different countries to study Digital Twins of the Baltic and North Seas for Offshore Wind Energy.

The main task is numerical modelling of the Baltic Sea to study the effects of offshore wind energy. This will include development and validation of the NEMO ocean model for the Baltic Sea. Other tasks can potentially include, depending on interests and skills, development of machine learning and deep learning based methods to assess the effects of offshore wind energy, and modelling of sea-ice dynamics, waves or biogeochemistry with coupled model systems.

The tasks will also include writing scientific publications towards a doctoral thesis and collaborating with researchers and stakeholders internationally and nationally. The post is well suited to early-career researchers wishing to start their PhD studies or to deepen their knowledge. Work languages are Finnish and English (knowledge of Finnish is not required).

FMI is an internationally renowned research institute and a family-friendly workplace. The fixed-term employment will start on 1 May 2026 or as agreed and will end on 31 July 2028 (extension possible).

What We Offer:

• An inspiring working environment within an international research group.
• Opportunity to grow into an expert in physical oceanography and marine modelling.
• Modern working facilities and state-of-the-art equipment.
• On-site lunch restaurant, café, and gym, as well as cultural, sports, and well-being benefits (ePassi).
• Comprehensive occupational healthcare and paid annual leave.
• Flexible working hours and partial remote work possible.

Requirements

Required:

• Master's degree or equivalent in relevant fields (e.g. physical oceanography, meteorology, physics, data science, engineering or applied mathematics). Candidates near graduation can be considered.
• Desire to further PhD studies and develop as a researcher.
• Organisational skills, ability to work in a structured and timely manner.
• Strong programming and data analysis skills (e.g. Python); high-performance computing skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, and willingness to work internationally.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good interaction skills.
• Prepared to travel.

Desirable:

• Background in physical oceanography, modelling of Baltic Sea physics, sea ice, and/or biogeochemistry.
• Experience with numerical modelling or machine learning methods; experience with the NEMO model.
• Experience of working in research projects.
• Demonstrated scientific writing skills.
• Finnish language skills.

Location

Helsinki, Finland.

Salary

€3,100–€3,600 gross per month.

How to apply

Submit your free-form application with attachments (CV, academic transcript of records, possible list of publications and contact information of maximum three reference persons) by 7 April 2026 at 12 noon (EET) via the Valtiolle.fi recruitment service. Applications can be submitted in Finnish or English.

For more information, contact Group Leader Antti Westerlund at antti.westerlund@fmi.fi or tel. +358 29 539 6521.

Deadline

07/04/2026.

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