Dr. Sebastian Schemm

Professor

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Biography

Sebastian Schemm is a Heisenberg Fellow at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) at the University of Cambridge. His research primarily focuses on atmospheric sciences, with a special interest in the physics and dynamics of weather and climate in the extratropics, turbulence at spatio-temporal scales, and synoptic and planetary scales. Schemm's recent work has centered on the life cycle of extratropical cyclones and the dynamics of the jet stream and storm tracks, as well as Rossby waves and teleconnection patterns. His ongoing research involves high-resolution atmospheric modeling, machine learning applications in modeling complexity, and the development of diagnostic tools. He is actively exploring data assimilation and data-driven parameterizations for km-scale global models. Schemm has received several prestigious grants and awards, including the ERC Starting Grant and the European Meteorological Society's Young Researcher Medal. He has also been involved in editorial work for prominent journals in his field and has supervised various PhD projects, emphasizing the need for collaboration in postdoctoral research.

Research Interests

Experience

Heisenberg Fellow

2025-01-01 — Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Working on high-resolution atmospheric modeling and applying machine learning techniques.

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — 2024-01-01

ETH Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Led a research group focused on atmospheric circulation and dynamics.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique (LMD), ENS • Paris, France

Conducted research on atmospheric dynamics.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Bergen • Bergen, Norway

Engaged in atmospheric science research.

Awards

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ERC Starting Grant

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Young Researcher Medal

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.