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Today's Topics:
1. Permanent Position as Project Coordinator at the Rossby
Centre, SMHI (Roger Brugge)
2. Senior Defence Data Assimilation Research Scientist/Senior
Scientist- UK Met office (Davison, Amanda)
3. Defence Data Assimilation Research Foundation Scientist- UK
Met Office (Davison, Amanda)
4. Vacancy: Manager of the Joint Weather and Climate Research
Programme, UK (Roger Brugge)
5. Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei, Senior Researcher Position in
Climate and Energy Economics Research Programme on Climate Change
and Sustainable Development (Irene Bellin)
6. Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei, Senior Researcher Position in
Climate and Energy Economics Research Programme on Climate Change
and Sustainable Development (Irene Bellin)
7. Physical Oceanography Post Doc position at Bangor University
(Roger Brugge)
8. Vacancy: Associate Hydrologist (Manik Gunatilleke)
9. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in satellite remote
sensing/glaciology (vacancy ref. 16861) (Roger Brugge)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:13:06 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Permanent Position as Project Coordinator at the
Rossby Centre, SMHI
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The Rossby Centre at SMHI has a full-time position available for a Project Coordinator for a newly funded EU 7th Framework Collaborative Project:
EMBRACE: Earth System Model Bias Reduction and Assessing Abrupt Climate Change
The advert for this position can be found at:
http://www.smhi.se/en/about-smhi/Work-at-SMHI/Job-opportunities/science-coordinator-1.19205
Best Wishes
Colin
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:59:17 -0000
From: "Davison, Amanda" <amanda.davison@metoffice.gov.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Senior Defence Data Assimilation Research
Scientist/Senior Scientist- UK Met office
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Senior Defence Data Assimilation Research Scientist
Intro :
Salary: Starting ?25,500 and for exceptional candidates up to ?31,500 or ?29,930 and for exceptional candidates up to ?38,325 + competitive benefits, including Civil Service Pension
Generic role: Scientist / Senior Scientist
Profession: Science and Engineering
Three-year fixed-term, Full time at Met Office, Exeter
Closing date for applications: 6 January 2012
Background information
The Defence customer requires the best quality NWP Crisis Area Models to support operations. The postholder will assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of data assimilation capabilities for high resolution theatre scale models. The initial focus will be to develop a ~4km three-dimensional variational (3D-VAR) data assimilation system to replace the current 12km South Asia Model, and to implement it on the upgraded IBM in 2012-13. This will involve introducing, developing and measuring the benefit of data assimilation to such a model. The postholder may also be involved in work on the global model with a bearing on the performance of nested Crisis Area Models.
Specific job purpose
To develop, test and support regional data assimilation capabilities for defence purposes.
Specific job responsibilities
* To lead in maintaining and improving the data assimilation component of the Crisis Area Models run for defence purposes.
* To document data assimilation systems and report on experiments to measure their value for the Defence customer.
* To liaise with those working on regional modelling and operational data assimilation systems for other customers, ensuring that developments elsewhere are imported appropriately into Crisis Area Models.
* To investigate any operational forecast problems in Crisis Area Models which may be related to use of observations and recommend solutions to improve performance.
Qualifications, skills and abilities required
Essential
* Good first degree in a physical/mathematical based science (2:2 or above) or demonstration of equivalent experience.
* Evidence of strong scientific programming ability in one or more high level computing languages (eg FORTRAN / C/ C++/ Basic/ IDL).
* Demonstrated ability to analyse complex numerical data.
* Experience of communicating complex scientific material in a clear and concise manner to a range of audiences.
* The ability to take the initiative and work effectively both as part of a team and independently with limited supervision.
Desirable
* Masters, PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant field eg meteorology, fluid dynamics.
* Experience of using or developing data assimilation systems.
* Proficiency in programming in a range of languages.
Additional supplementary information
3-year fixed term contract.
Application forms and further information
Please visit http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/jobs/current-vacancies
Mandi Davison HR Co-ordinator (Science and TIS)
DG-06 Met Office FitzRoy Road Exeter Devon EX1 3PB United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1392 886027 Fax: +44 (0)1392 886021
Email: amanda.davison@metoffice.gov.uk Website: www.metoffice.gov.uk
If you have an HR enquiry please either ring the HR Service Support team on 01392 885000 or e-mail the HR Enquiry mail box at HREnquiries@metoffice.gov.uk <mailto:HREnquiries@metoffice.gov.uk> .
Have you been satisfied with the service you have received from the HR Service Team? Please take a moment to complete our short survey for colleagues found on the People Centre > A to Z > HR Services Feedback Form, or for external customers please email Fiona Verney <mailto:Fiona.verney@metoffice.gov.uk> with your comments.
We want your feedback on our new BETA website
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From: "Davison, Amanda" <amanda.davison@metoffice.gov.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Defence Data Assimilation Research Foundation
Scientist- UK Met Office
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Defence Data Assimilation Research Scientist
Intro :
Salary: Starting ?21,250 and for exceptional candidates up to ?26,250 or ?25,500 and for exceptional candidates up to ?31,500 + competitive benefits, including Civil Service Pension
Generic role: Foundation scientist / Scientist
Profession: Science and Engineering
Three-year fixed-term, Full time at Met Office, Exeter
Closing date for applications: 6 January 2012
Background information
The Defence customer requires the best quality NWP Crisis Area Models to support operations. The postholder will assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of data assimilation capabilities for high resolution theatre scale models. The initial focus will be to develop a ~4km three-dimensional variational (3D-VAR) data assimilation system to replace the current 12km South Asia Model, and to implement it on the upgraded IBM in 2012-13. This will involve introducing, developing and measuring the benefit of data assimilation to such a model. The postholder may also be involved in work on the global model with a bearing on the performance of nested Crisis Area Models.
Specific job purpose
To develop, test and support regional data assimilation capabilities for defence purposes.
Specific job responsibilities
* To help maintain and test agreed improvements to the data assimilation component of the Crisis Area Models run for defence purposes.
* To contribute to documentation of data assimilation systems and reports on experiments to measure their value for the Defence customer.
* To liaise with others working on regional modelling and data assimilation, ensuring that developments elsewhere are imported appropriately into Crisis Area Models.
* To investigate any operational forecast problems in Crisis Area Models which may be related to use of observations.
Qualifications, skills and abilities required
Essential
* Good first degree in a physical/mathematical based science (2:2 or above) or demonstration of equivalent experience.
* Evidence of scientific programming ability in a high level computing language (eg FORTRAN / C/ C++/ Basic/ IDL or similar).
* Demonstrated ability to analyse numerical data.
* Ability to communicate scientific material to a range of audiences.
* The ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
Desirable
* Knowledge of meteorology and fluid dynamics.
* Experience of using or developing data assimilation systems.
* Proficiency in programming in a range of languages.
Additional supplementary information
3-year fixed term contract.
Application forms and further information
Please visit http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/jobs/current-vacancies
Mandi Davison HR Co-ordinator (Science and TIS)
DG-06 Met Office FitzRoy Road Exeter Devon EX1 3PB United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1392 886027 Fax: +44 (0)1392 886021
Email: amanda.davison@metoffice.gov.uk Website: www.metoffice.gov.uk
If you have an HR enquiry please either ring the HR Service Support team on 01392 885000 or e-mail the HR Enquiry mail box at HREnquiries@metoffice.gov.uk <mailto:HREnquiries@metoffice.gov.uk> .
Have you been satisfied with the service you have received from the HR Service Team? Please take a moment to complete our short survey for colleagues found on the People Centre > A to Z > HR Services Feedback Form, or for external customers please email Fiona Verney <mailto:Fiona.verney@metoffice.gov.uk> with your comments.
We want your feedback on our new BETA website
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/beta/ <http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/beta/>
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See our guide to climate change at http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/climatechange/guide/
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:44:28 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Vacancy: Manager of the Joint Weather and Climate
Research Programme, UK
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JWCRP Scientist
Salary: Starting salary ?25,500 with progression to ?31,500 +
competitive benefits, including Civil Service Pension.
Background information
With a move to a wider community of model users it is expected that key
model runs (e.g. for future IPCC exercises) will need to be delivered
via a variety of platforms. Further, with a squeeze on capital spend,
use of a wider range of platforms will be increasingly important.
Porting an Earth System Model (ESM) to a new platform (or across a
system change) and proving that it is scientifically the same model, is
essential to delivering reproducible science. Given the millions of
pounds in human effort and HPC invested in certain key models and runs,
the testing process must be carried out rigorously. Experience shows
that each port of a major model configuration currently requires in
excess one person year for testing/resolving issues
and a wide range of skills are required.
The current rapid rate of growth of bit-level perturbations in the UM is
seen as
making testing of ported model configurations more difficult and time
consuming (since tracking errors by analysing long and complex
climatological tests is much more time-consuming than tracking
differences in short bit-level divergence tests). While some analysis
has been done of the reasons for the rapid perturbation growth, more
research is required. Slower perturbation growth could lead to long term
gains in porting efficiency and there is evidence that other models are
better in this regard.
A second key factor limiting portability and efficient running of high
resolution
models is the numerical stability of the integrations. Research is
required to
investigate long standing issues causing numerical stability problems.
This work involves close collaboration with the Atmospheric Processes
and Parametrization groups and Dynamics Research at the Met Office.
Specific job purpose
This is a Joint Weather and Climate Research Programme (JWCRP - see
supplementary information) infrastructure post to research methods and
metrics for efficient porting of scientific numerical model codes to a
variety of HPC platforms, reducing model (bit-level) divergence and
improving model numerical stability.
Specific job responsibilities
?Research and development to improve model numerical stability and
reduce rapid model divergence arising from bit-level perturbations
resulting from running on different platforms.
?Developing improved methods/metrics to validate that scientific porting
of theUnified Model has been successful.
?Developing methods to ensure new code doesn't increase divergence or
degrade model stability.
?Approach to be applied consistently to all earth system sub-components
(JULES, UKCA etc.).
?Compiling and educating users in best practice in algorithm design and
computational implementation.
Qualifications, skills and abilities required
Essential
?An honours degree (2:1 or above) in a physical science, mathematics, or
scientific computing or other related discipline.
?Demonstrated competence in postgraduate research and development in a
related field.
?A high level of capability in general computing skills (Fortran, Unix,
IDL), with proven expertise in handling and working with large numerical
codes.
?Ability to work effectively both as an independent scientist but also
as part of a larger team involving colleagues at the Met Office and UK
Universities (NERC).
Good communication skills.
Desirable
?
A PhD in IT or geophysical science with strong numerical modelling
component.
?Knowledge of the Unified Model, its dynamics and parametrizations and
experience in running the UM on HPC platforms.
Additional supplementary information
The Joint Weather & Climate Research Programme (JWCRP) is a joint
programme between NERC and the Met Office. The overarching goal of this
programme is to ensure that the UK maintains and strengthens its leading
international position in weather and climate science, and hence in
weather and climate forecasting and provision of advice for policy.
The JWCRP will have two major elements. The first addresses the joint
commitment to sustaining and growing the UK's national capability and
research in observing, understanding, modelling and predicting weather
and climate, along with the infrastructure required to deliver that
national capability and research. The second is the need to align major
research initiatives and programmes to ensure the most effective impact
of the research and pull-through into the delivery of services to
government and business. It is essential that you use the application
form to provide all the relevant information to help us accurately
assess your suitability.
Application forms and further information
Please mark your returned application form: JWCRP Scientist
The closing date for applications is 20th Jan 2012
The application form and guidance on how to apply are available at:
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/jobs/how-to-apply
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:40:17 +0100
From: Irene Bellin <irene.bellin@feem.it>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei, Senior Researcher
Position in Climate and Energy Economics Research Programme on Climate
Change and Sustainable Development
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Subject: [Met-jobs] Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei, Senior Researcher
Position in Climate and Energy Economics Research Programme on Climate
Change and Sustainable Development
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:46:57 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Physical Oceanography Post Doc position at Bangor
University
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Physical Oceanography Post Doc position at Bangor University
We are seeking an individual with a strong background in mathematics
and physics to join a Bangor University/ Reading University team
studying the role of Langmuir circulation and inertial shear spikes in
driving mixing within and below the surface mixed layer of the ocean.
The team are part of the NERC OSMOSIS Consortium. The investigations
will involve collection and analysis of time series water column data
and the testing of parameterisations being developed for
implementation in state-of-the-art numerical models.
The appointee will be directly involved in both the observational work
at sea and in the interpretation of both observational and modelled
time series data. Ideally, he/she will have a PhD in Physical
Oceanography although candidates from other physical science
backgrounds will be considered. The appointee will join the 8 strong
Turbulence and Mixing group, which includes Prof John Simpson and Prof
Steve Thorpe FRS, based at the School of Ocean Sciences
(www.sos.bangor.ac.uk). The School, which is among the largest
university Marine Science centres in Europe, has a strong tradition of
seagoing research and teaching which is facilitated by ready access to
the University?s purpose-built research vessel, the Prince Madog.
The successful candidate will be expected to start 01st February 2012
(or as soon as possible thereafter) and this post is available for a
period of 3 years.
Please quote reference number 11-11/101 when applying.
Closing date for applications: 1.00 p.m. Tuesday 03 January 2012.
Committed To Equal Opportunities
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:40:35 +0700
From: Manik Gunatilleke <manik@rimes.int>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Vacancy: Associate Hydrologist
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* *
***Associate Hydrologist*
*Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia*
*(RIMES)*
*Thailand**
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* *
*Application Deadline: *2 January 2011
* *
*Position Description:*
*
*
The Associate Hydrologist, reporting to the Team Leader ? Hydrology,
develops hydrological/ hydrodynamic model for the South Asian region;
supports the development of data analysis and management modules for
hydro-meteorological and societal impact assessments, quantitative
assessment of climate change impacts on water-related activities at the
basin scale, and development of flood risk index and risk maps; and
develops training manuals on flood forecasting and integrated water
resource management.
*Duty Station:* RIMES Regional Facility, Asian Institute of Technology
campus, Pathumthani, Thailand
* *
*Type of Contract:* One-year project-based contract, renewable
*Remuneration and Benefits:*
? Monthly base salary from USD 1,700 net of tax; negotiable,
commensurate with qualifications
? Housing allowance
? Health, life insurance
*Minimum Qualifications:*
*
Knowledge:*
Master?s degree in hydrology, hydrodynamics, or physics, with advanced
knowledge on hydrologic modeling and impact analysis; comprehensive
understanding of hydrology, climate change science, and geoinformatics;
advanced statistical background (e.g. PCA, etc.)*
Experience: *
At least 5 years experience handling large-scale analysis data sets and in
hydrological and hydrodynamic modeling; experience in working in FORTRAN
programming, Unix/Linux operating systems; well versatile with advance Arc
Hydrology; familiarity with statistical graphing
packages*
Skills and Abilities:*
Demonstrated applied research skills; excellent English proficiency in
communication, presentation, and report writing; ability to produce
technical reports on deadline; ability to prepare technical publications
for scientific journals; ability to simplify and summarize complex
technical information for public presentation
*Personal Qualities: *
Excellent inter-personal skills; strong desire to learn and undertake new
challenges; a creative problem-solver; willingness to work hardand for long
hours and under pressure; willingness to travel under sometimes adverse
conditions
*How to Apply:*
Send application letter and CV, not later than 2 January 2012, by email to
dusadee@rimes.int. Please include ?Hydrologist Position? in the Subject
line of the email. Application letter should be addressed to:
Ms. Dusadee Moya
Human Resource Officer
Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
RIMES Program Unit
PO Box 4 Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120
Thailand
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
The *Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and
Asia* (RIMES) is an international and intergovernmental organization, owned
and managed by its Member States. RIMES provides regional early warning
services and builds capacity of its Member States in the end-to-end early
warning of tsunami and hydro-meteorological hazards. Please check the
website for more details http://www.rimes.int
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Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:55:54 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoctoral Research Assistant in satellite
remote sensing/glaciology (vacancy ref. 16861)
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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in satellite remote sensing/glaciology (vacancy ref. 16861)
Bristol Glaciology Centre
University of Bristol
The aim of the project is to produce a reconstruction of Antarctic mass trends, synthesising complementary measurements from (i) radar and laser altimetry, (ii) mass budget estimates, (iii) satellite gravity measurements (GRACE), and (iv) vertical motion from GPS. This synthesis will also provide an estimate of glacio-isostatic adjustment, and pave the way for more accurate projections of the Antarctic ice-sheet contribution to sea-level rise.
A background in some aspect of environmental sciences would be advantageous but not essential. You should have experience in the analysis, interpretation, and visualisation of satellite datasets such as altimetry, GRACE and/or SAR.
If successful, you may be appointed either on a fixed-term or a permanent contract depending on the extent of your previous relevant research experience. Further information can be found at www.bristol.ac.uk/personnel/ftc/<http://www.bristol.ac.uk/personnel/ftc/><http://www.bristol.ac.uk/personnel/ftc/><http://www.bristol.ac.uk/personnel/ftc/>. The funding for the post is for three years.
Interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing 23 January, and the expected start date is February/March. Informal enquires welcome.
Grade : Level a in Pathway 2
Salary : ?29,972 - ?33,734
Contact: Professor JL Bamber
E-mail: j.bamber@bristol.ac.uk<mailto:j.bamber@bristol.ac.uk><mailto:j.bamber@bristol.ac.uk><mailto:j.bamber@bristol.ac.uk>
Tel: 0117 331 4129
Closing Date : 13 January 2012
Further details and an application form can be found at https://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/feeds/ads?ID=106152
The closing date for applications is 9.00am, 13 January 2012
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Prof. J.L. Bamber tel: 44-(0)117-331-4129
Bristol Glaciology Centre, fax: 44-(0)117-928-7878
School of Geographical Sciences, email: j.bamber@bristol.ac.uk<mailto:j.bamber@bristol.ac.uk><mailto:j.bamber@bristol.ac.uk><mailto:j.bamber@bristol.ac.uk>
University of Bristol,
University Road,
Bristol, BS8 1SS, UK.
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Prof. J.L. Bamber tel: 44-(0)117-331-4129
Bristol Glaciology Centre, fax: 44-(0)117-928-7878
School of Geographical Sciences, email: j.bamber@bristol.ac.uk<mailto:j.bamber@bristol.ac.uk>
University of Bristol,
University Road,
Bristol, BS8 1SS, UK.
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