Forecast Meteorologists Wanted at SMHI

Will it be a snowstorm, rain, or bright sunshine this weekend? Do you want to be the one with the answers? At SMHI, we are now looking for forecast meteorologists who want to help develop weather forecasts, warnings, and decision-making support that assist both society and the individual – around the clock, year-round.

SMHI is a Swedish expert authority with a global perspective and a vital task in predicting changes in weather, water, and climate. Based on scientific principles and through knowledge, research, and services, we contribute to increasing the sustainability of society as a whole. The Weather Forecast unit is divided into three groups, one at each office in Norrköping, Gothenburg, and Uppsala.

About the Position

As a forecast meteorologist, you will be part of a cheerful team of about 75 forecast meteorologists who are all driven by the desire to contribute to the sustainability of society. Each office has its specific niche, thus the tasks may vary slightly depending on which office you will work at. Overall, the job involves producing and delivering weather and warning information to the public and professional customers. We assist municipalities, authorities, and private clients with forecasts and warning information, as well as providing content for our website and social media. This entails a lot of contact and collaboration, including with the Danish DMI regarding aviation weather, with Sveriges Radio for written and oral weather forecasts, and with clients in shipping, the energy market, and road and rail traffic.

In addition to contact with external parties, you may also participate in various projects and development work with other parts of SMHI where your knowledge in meteorology will be utilized.

On smhi.se, you can read more about what our meteorologists Stina and Linus do during their days, and why they enjoy working at SMHI.

About You

We are looking for someone with a meteorological education, or equivalent that meets WMO's competency requirements, as well as completed PMU. We request that you attach a transcript or equivalent course certificate to your application. Very good knowledge of Swedish and good knowledge of English are required, and additional language skills are a merit.

It is also meritorious to have:

• Experience in meteorological forecasting work
• Knowledge of hydrology and oceanography
• Experience participating in radio or TV broadcasts with weather content
• Experience in aviation or the energy sector
• Experience in project work and having worked as an educator or teacher
• Experience working with social media/moving images/communication/websites
• Programming skills, as well as knowledge or experience in AI/ML.

As a person, you need to be communicative, outgoing, and able to collaborate easily since much of the work is done with your colleagues or in contact with customers. As the intensity and tasks vary, flexibility and the ability to act rationally in stressful situations are of great importance. You also need to have the ability to plan, structure, and be proactive in your tasks. We also see it as important that everyone in the group contributes to development and a pleasant atmosphere.

Welcome with your application!

Additional Information

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Uppsala, Norrköping, or Gothenburg; we are looking for employees for all offices.

Working Hours: Shift work with duties year-round, at all hours of the day

Application Deadline: Monday, April 21

Union Representatives: Therese Fougman (Saco) and Johan Wiksten (ST), both reachable at 011-495 8000 or firstname.lastname@smhi.se.

SMHI is a preparedness authority, and as an employee, you may be assigned to the authority in times of war.

Please note that the documents and information you send to SMHI through your application become a public document. This means that all material in the application, including attachments, may need to be disclosed to anyone who requests it if the information is not covered by confidentiality according to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act. Please ensure that you primarily write what you consider relevant to the requirements of the position. Consider your privacy and avoid providing information that contains sensitive personal data, information about your or a close relative's health, political opinions, or religious beliefs.