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Today's Topics:
1. Atmospheric remote sensing and computer science positions
within HD(CP)2 at University of Cologne, Germany (Ulrich Loehnert)
2. Atmospheric Science PDRAs Edinburgh & Lancaster Universities
(David Stevenson)
3. Tenure-track Faculty Position at the University of South
Carolina (USA) (Roger Brugge)
4. 3 Positions available at the Meteorological Institute,
University Bonn (Germany) (Roger Brugge)
5. Postdoctoral Research positions at the University of Oxford
(UK) (Roger Brugge)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:44:35 +0200
From: Ulrich Loehnert <loehnert@meteo.uni-koeln.de>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Atmospheric remote sensing and computer science
positions within HD(CP)2 at University of Cologne, Germany
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The Institute for Geophysics and Meteorology and the Regional Computing
Center at the University of Cologne invite applications for
2 Experienced Research Scientists (ER1/ER2)
1 PhD Graduate Research Assistantships (PhD)
within the High Definition Clouds and Precipitation for Climate
Prediction HD(CP)2 initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry of
Education and Research. All positions shall begin after October 1st 2012
and have a fixed duration of 36 months. Experienced Research Scientist
positions are based on full time TV?L E13, whereas the PhD position is
65% TV-L E13.
In cooperation with partner institutions throughout Germany, HD(CP)2
seeks up to fifty scientists with expertise spanning a wide range of
topics, from meteorology to climate science, from computational fluid
dynamics to high performance computing, from remote sensing to data
integration and coordination.
HD(CP)2 deals with an improved representation of clouds in global models
? one of the most profound and pressing issues in all of climate
science. Specifically, three major points are (i) to develop the
capacity to simulate climate processes using the next generation
earth-system model ICON at grid resolutions of hundreds of meters, over
large areas such as northwest Europe; (ii) to integrate data from
observational sites around northwest Europe for the evaluation of these
simulations; (iii) to develop techniques for using the results from
these simulations to develop state-of-the-art parameterizations for use
in conventional climate models. The major part of the observational
HD(CP)2 component is concentrated at the University of Cologne so that
the open positions will provide exciting opportunities to work at the
interface between state-of-the-art numerical simulations of clouds and
convection and their observations.
For ER1, we seek a candidate to develop and implement methods for the
derivation of cloud microphysical and thermodynamic properties from
ground-based atmospheric observatories and with excellent communication
skills to bridge the observational and modeling modules ofHD(CP)2.
Individuals preferably with a PhD degree in Meteorology or a related
field, interest and expertise in cloud physics and/or atmospheric
radiative transfer are sought. Candidates with a track record of
accomplishments in satellite or ground-based remote sensing and
experience in mathematical inversion techniques are particularly desired.
For ER2, we seek a candidate for development and deployment of a
database for the high resolution meteorological observation data
provided by HD(CP)2 supersites and a prototype experiment from project
partners. The database will be made available to all HD(CP)2 members via
a web portal. In addition, stored data has to be visualized using an
existing 3D virtual environment. Individuals with a PhD or experienced
researchers in computer science or a related field with expertise in
database development, web based portals to access & manage database
content and long term archiving are preferred. In addition, programming
experience in languages such as Fortran90, C++, JAVA and familiarity
with Linux or UNIX operating systems is highly desirable.
For PhD, a candidate for the analysis of the inhomogeneity of cloud and
water vapor fields by means of ground-based remote sensing is sought. We
seek excellent candidates with an MSc degree (or equivalent) in
Meteorology, (Atmospheric) Physics, Mathematics, or Geosciences. In
addition, programming experience in Fortran90, C, MATLAB and/or IDL and
familiarity with UNIX or Linux operating systems is highly desirable.
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential for all applicants.
The University of Cologne is a modern university in the heart of Europe.
Academic excellence, internationality and widely varied curricula create
a vibrant and inspiring environment for students, scientists and
scholars. The open positions offer a productive and interdisciplinary
working surrounding including comprehensive PhD-supervision in graduate
school programs.
Interested candidates should send a complete application package (CV;
cover letter describing background, training and research interests;
certificates; contact information of two references) as a single PDF
until 14th September 2012 to sek@meteo.uni-koeln.de. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions
have been filled.
Equal employment opportunity: Selection for these positions will be
based solely on merit without regard to gender, religion, national
origin, political affiliation, marital or family status or other
differences. Among equally qualified candidates, handicapped candidates
will be given preference.
Contact:
Dagmar Janzen
Institut fu?r Geophysik und Meteorologie
Kerpener Stra?e 13
Universit?t zu K?ln
50937 K?ln
Germany
www.uni-koeln.de
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Priv.-Doz. Dr. Ulrich L?hnert
Institut f?r Geophysik und Meteorologie
Universit?t zu K?ln Phone: +49 (0)221 470 1779
Z?lpicher Str. 49a Fax: +49 (0)221 470 5161
50674 K?ln loehnert@meteo.uni-koeln.de
Germany http://www.geomet.uni-koeln.de/
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:37:28 +0100
From: David Stevenson <david.s.stevenson@ed.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Atmospheric Science PDRAs Edinburgh & Lancaster
Universities
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Please advertise the following:
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Atmospheric Chemistry In The Earth System (ACITES): 2 PDRA Positions
ACITES Research Associate in Atmospheric Transport (Edinburgh)
http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3015983
ACITES Research Associate in Atmospheric Deposition (Lancaster)
http://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=A474
The NERC atmospheric chemistry research network ACITES is looking for
two ambitious postdoctoral research associates interested in improving
the representation of atmospheric chemistry in Earth System Models.
These two-year PDRA positions will contribute to the network by
developing and applying new metrics to quantify how well key processes
important to atmospheric chemistry are represented in Earth System models.
One position, based at the University of Edinburgh, will focus on
application of metrics that test key tracer transport processes in
models, e.g., boundary layer mixing, convection, long-range transport
and stratosphere-troposphere exchange, and comparison with observations.
A second position, based at Lancaster University, will focus on the
evaluation and improvement of treatments of the dry deposition of trace
gases and aerosol from the atmosphere to the biosphere/Earth's surface,
and on the development and application of metrics that will allow robust
evaluation of these schemes against observations across a range of scales.
Both transport and deposition metrics will be applied across a range of
models in use in the UK community, and will also contribute to
international intercomparison exercises such as HTAP (Hemispheric
Transport of Air Pollution, www.htap.org) and ACCMIP (Atmospheric
Chemistry and Climate Model Intercomparison Project,
www.giss.nasa.gov/projects/accmip).
Candidates should have (or be about to complete) a Ph.D. in a related
quantitative field (e.g., atmospheric chemistry modelling or Earth
system science). Further details are available for the individual posts
at the links above. Suitably qualified candidates may apply for both
positions as recruitment for these network will be fully coordinated.
These are fixed-term posts for 24 months starting on a mutually agreed
date as soon as possible after 1st October. The closing date for both
positions is Friday 28th September 2012 (the closing date on the
Edinburgh post will be updated to this shortly).
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David Stevenson dstevens@staffmail.ed.ac.uk
School of GeoSciences, Crew Building, The University of Edinburgh,
King's Buildings, Edinburgh EH9 3JN, UK. tel: +44(0)131-6506750
The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in
Scotland, with registration number SC005336.
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:21:51 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Tenure-track Faculty Position at the University of
South Carolina (USA)
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Forwarded from CLIMLIST...
REMOTE SENSING POSITION
The Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina invites
applications for an open rank (Assistant/Associate/Full) tenure-track
position with expertise in Remote Sensing to begin August 16, 2013.
Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Geography or a closely related
field, demonstration of a strong record of publication in top remote
sensing journals, grant activity, and involvement in national and
international remote sensing and GIScience organizations. We
particularly seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in research
and teaching in theoretical and conceptual issues in remote sensing,
including photogrammetric, multi- and hyperspectral, thermal infrared,
or active microwave (RADAR) sensors. Preferred candidates will have
research interests that complement and expand our existing strengths in
the theoretical foundations and application of remote sensing,
leadership in national/international remote sensing organizations, a
record of graduate student mentoring and placement, and have the ability
to work with interdisciplinary groups on and off campus. The successful
candidate will join a vibrant, high-ranking department that offers
bachelors, masters, and PhD degrees with a strong tradition in
GISciences. The department has excellent, recently renovated facilities
that house several specialized activities, including the GISciences
Research Laboratory, Climate Research Laboratory, Earth Surface Pattern
and Process Laboratory Complex, Center for Excellence in Geographic
Education, and the Hazards and Vulnerability Research Institute.
The University of South Carolina (USC) has been designated as one of
only 62 public and 32 private academic institutions with ?very high
research activity? by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching. The Carnegie Foundation also recognizes USC for its strong
community engagement. The University has over 28,000 students on the
main campus, 350 degree programs, and a nationally ranked library
system. Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, is a dynamic center for
government, business, and the arts, and has a population of over 650,000
in the greater metropolitan area.
To apply, candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, statement of
teaching interests and /experience/, names and contact information
(including email addresses) of four referees, and a letter of
application that outlines research interests, accomplishments, and
potential fit within the USC Geography Department. All materials should
be submitted electronically to Dr. Michael E. Hodgson, Search Committee
Chair (hodgsonm@sc.edu <mailto:hodgsonm@mailbox.sc.edu>). For full
consideration, completed applications must be received by October 25,
2012, but the search will continue until a suitable candidate is appointed.
The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The
University of South Carolina is responsive to the needs of dual-career
couples.
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:23:29 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] 3 Positions available at the Meteorological
Institute, University Bonn (Germany)
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The Meteorological Institute of the University of Bonn is an
internationally renown institute in the field of atmospheric research
and remote sensing.
The University of Bonn, in cooperation with partners throughout Germany,
is proud to announce a new initiative on High Definition Clouds and
Precipitation for Climate Prediction, HD(CP)2. In support of this
initiative, up to fifty scientists are sought, with expertise spanning a
wide range of topics, from meteorology to climate science, from
computational fluid dynamics to high performance computing, from remote
sensing to data integration and coordination.
HD(CP)2 has three components: (i) to develop the capacity to simulate
climate processes using the next generation earth-system model, ICON, at
grid resolutions of hundreds of meters, over large areas such as
northwest Europe; (ii) to integrate data from observational sites around
northwest Europe for the evaluation of these simulations; (iii) to
develop techniques for using the results from these simulations to
develop state-of-the-art parameterizations for use in conventional
climate models. The simulations performed through the HD(CP)2 initiative
are expected to be among the most advanced, and most computationally
demanding, of any simulations performed world-wide, and provide
opportunities to work at the exciting interface between state of the art
high-performance computing and numerical simulations of clouds and
convection, on some of the most profound and pressing questions in all
of climate science.
In support of the HD(CP)2 initiative the University Bonn intends to fill
3 open positions to begin after October 1st 2012:
1. 1 Post-Doc for 3 years, TV-L E13: Based on combined radar and
satellite based 4D composite this subproject aims for an observational
process-oriented and object-based climatological data base for
precipitation systems tracked over their lifetime. The procedures
developed for the observational data base will be implemented as an
online HD(CP)2?model output generator. Thus HD(CP)2 observations and
-model output will lead to a twin precipitation system climatology,
which will be exploited in a physical-statistical comparison to evaluate
the model.
2. 1 Post-Doc for 3 years, TV-L E13: This workpackage contributes to
HD(CP)2 by providing a holistic view of macroscopic and microscopic
developments during the lifecycle of a precipitation system. The 4D
radar composite is inspected for polarimetric ?ngerprints for
microphysical processes like coalescence, aggregation, evaporation in
order to ?nalize the macrosopic process-oriented climate reference (see
position 1) with the microphysical precipitation generation process.
This information will be used to assess the accuracy of
parameterisations for precipitation generation in climate models and to
support the research of HD(CP)2 members in advanced parameterization.
3. 1 PhD, 3 years, 1/2 TV-L E13: To derive cloud and precipitation
liquid water content ?elds a total of four nearly identical cloud radar
systems accompanied by microwave radiometer will be operated in
coordinated scanning and vertically pointing modes. Additionally, a set
of at least 4 sky imagers with strongly overlapping viewing areas will
provide 4D cloud boundary morphology and will serve to interpolate the
physical cloud ?elds between full radar scans. Statistical and
physically based tools will be developed to interpolate the observations
into the regular grid of the HD(CP)2 model.
The applicants should also have a university degree in natural sciences
and have completed a dissertation (position 1+2) in meteorology,
physics, or related fields. Ideally, the candidates should be
experienced in radiation and cloud processes and remote sensing,
especially in radar meteorology and satellite retrievals (1+2).
We offer a creative and productive working atmosphere, and an
interdisciplinary topic which is carried out in close cooperation with
participating institutions of the HD(CP)2 initiative and the Hans-Ertel
Centre for Weather Research. The envisioned starting date of the HD(CP)2
initiative is October 1st, 2012. The job postings will be open until
filled. The salaries are based on the German public servant's salary
scale. Part-time employment may be arranged. Among candidates of equal
aptitude and qualifications, preference will be given to disabled
persons. We are committed to increase the fraction of female scientists
and therefore encourage female applicants to apply.
Interested candidates should send their complete application (including
CV, cover letter describing their background, training and research
interests, certificates, and contact information of two references) as
soon as possible to the following email addresses, or contact us for
more information:
Dr. Silke Tr?mel
Hans-Ertel Centre for Weather Research
Atmospheric Dynamics and Predictability Branch, University Bonn
Auf dem H?gel 20
53121 Bonn, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)228 735779
E-Mail <silke.troemel@uni-bonn.de>
Prof. Clemens Simmer Meteorological
Insitute
Auf dem H?gel 20
53121 Bonn, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)228 735181
E-Mail: <csimmer@uni-bonn.de>
Please note that applications will not be archived and are only returned
on request.
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:24:50 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoctoral Research positions at the University
of Oxford (UK)
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Postdoctoral Researcher (two posts)
Atmospheric, Oceanic & Planetary Physics, Oxford
Grade 7: ?29,249 - ?35,938 p.a.
We are looking for two postdoctoral researchers in the Predictability of
Weather and Climate group
<http://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/research/predictability-of-weather-and-climate>
within the sub-Department of AOPP. These posts are available as soon as
possible for three years.
One position is funded by the European Research Council (ERC) through an
Advanced Investigator award to Professor Tim Palmer, to advance the
science leading to the development of a prototype probabilistic Earth
System Model. The work will build on developments initiated at the
European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Subject to
final approval by the European Commission, the other position is funded
by the Framework Programme 7 project SPECS (Seasonal-to-decadal climate
Prediction for the improvement of European Climate Services).
The successful applicants are expected to work closely with Professor
Palmer and Dr Weisheimer to develop research strategies, and will take
responsibility for the relevant model developments, in addition to
working closely with scientists from ECMWF making use of the
supercomputing facilities there. Applicants should have a doctorate in
climate physics or nonlinear dynamics, or a related field, and ideally a
strong numerical modelling background.
Only applications received before midday on 1 October 2012 can be
considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter, brief
statement of research interests, CV and details of two referees as part
of your online application. Please ensure that references are sent in by
the closing date to Monika Porada (<Porada@atm.ox.ac.uk>).
All applications have to be made online through the University of Oxford
recruitment webpage. Further details can be found at
<https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk> Vacancy ID 104010
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