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Today's Topics:
1. Modelling Support Scientist (ENVEE0123) (Roger Brugge)
2. Job opening at METEO-FRANCE (Pierre DANIEL)
3. Post-Doc Position at CRC/Biogeosciences Lab (France)
(Roger Brugge)
4. Vacancy: Research Associate at MeteoSwiss (Switzerland)
(Roger Brugge)
5. Vacancy: Associate Research Scientist/Research Scientist at
Columbia University (USA) (Roger Brugge)
6. Post-Doc Position with CIRES/ WWA/ RISA (USA) (Roger Brugge)
7. Vacancy: Assessment Program Manager at North Carolina State
University (USA) (Roger Brugge)
8. Vacancy: Postdoctoral Research Scholar at North Carolina
State University (USA) (Roger Brugge)
9. Postdoctoral Opportunity at the University of South Florida
(USA) (Roger Brugge)
10. Job Vacancy - Physical Oceanographer at the British Antarctic
Survey (Cambridge) (Sallee, Jean-Baptiste B.)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:04:23 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Modelling Support Scientist (ENVEE0123)
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University of Leeds
Faculty of Environment
School of Earth and Environment
Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science
Modelling Support Scientist (ENVEE0123)
Part time ? 50% of full time equivalent, fixed term for 1 year
You will join the ambitious research team in the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences (ICAS) and other computational modellers within the School. You will provide a wide range of numerical modelling support including any number of installing, refining, developing, debugging and running these numerical models and training new users. You will also provide other general computing support in order to enhance the School?s activities, to make best use of these models in a variety of applications and in a number of computing environments.
ICAS is one of the leading atmospheric research centres in Europe, with over 80 academic and research staff and over 50 PhD students. ICAS conducts internationally leading research on the physical and chemical processes that govern the behaviour of the Earth's atmosphere and climate. We conduct our research with sophisticated numerical models, field campaigns, satellite data and laboratory experiments. Our numerical modelling research addresses leading problems in the areas of climate change and impacts, severe weather, atmospheric ozone, pollution transport and atmospheric processes involving aerosols, clouds and dynamics.
You should have a strong computing background and be working towards a doctoral degree in computer science or natural science with numerical modelling other experience that incorporates significant elements of numerical modelling in a research environment.
Further details concerning the School, its research activities and structure are available at http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/
University Grade 6 (?24,520 - ?29,249 p.a. pro rata)
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Steven Pickering, tel +44 (0)113 343 9186, email s.j.pickering@leeds.ac.uk<mailto:s.j.pickering@leeds.ac.uk>, or Dr Steven Dobbie, tel +44 (0)113 343 6725, email s.dobbie@see.leeds.ac.uk<mailto:s.dobbie@see.leeds.ac.uk>
Closing Date: 15 October 2012
Trish Shepherd
Human Resources Recruitment & Health and Safety Clerical Officer
School of Earth and Environment
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT
T: 0113 3437439
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:06:26 +0200
From: "Pierre DANIEL" <pierre.daniel@meteo.fr>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Job opening at METEO-FRANCE
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PLEASE KINDLY FORWARD TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATE
English (announcement in French: see below)
Job opportunity
24 months, software engineer
M?t?o-France, Toulouse
Dead line to apply : October 12th, 2012
Subject : support for M?t?o-France participation in the European project
MEDESS-4MS.
Context :
MEDESS-4MS (Mediterranean Decision Support System for Marine Safety) is
dedicated to the maritime risks prevention and strengthening of maritime
safety related to oil spill pollution in the Mediterranean. MEDESS-4MS
will deliver an integrated operational multi model oil spill prediction
service in the Mediterranean, connected to existing monitoring
platforms (CSN, AIS), using the well established oil spill modeling
systems, the data from the Marine Core Services and the national ocean
forecasting systems.
Main duties:
The main duties for this post include:
- developing services allowing users to run the forecasting drift system
MOTHY within a centralized system for multi-model prediction, with
automatic start and ability to use forcings (winds and ocean currents)
provided by other partners.
- contributing to the project?s deliverables, including writing project
reports and documentation;
It is an engineering work on the drift model of M?t?o-France: adding
functionality in the model code (Fortran) in its interfaces (Unix script,
PHP), ability to use specific formats, use of different oceanic forcings.
Intercomparison studies with our partners to validate the system, in
accordance with the concepts and procedures that will be developed with
the MEDESS-4MS project.
Qualifications :
A university education or equivalent (master's degree or engineer's
degree) is required.
Experience with met-ocean data formats (GRIB, NetCDF, etc.), numerical
methods and geophysics, knowledge of Fortran and PhP in a UNIX/Linux
environment would be a distinct advantage.
A good knowledge of English is required to communicate with the other
project partners.
Location:
M?t?o-France, Toulouse, France.
Remuneration:
The gross monthly salary is between 2,408 ? and 3,096 ? (indicative net
salary between 1,950
? and 2,500 ?) depending on the professional experience.
Starting date:
The job is expected to start on December 17th, 2012, or as soon as
possible thereafter.
Recruitment procedure :
Applications (including a CV, a motivation letter, a copy of diplomas, any
recommendations)
should be sent by email until October 12th, 2012 to :
- Mr. Denis Paradis, denis.paradis@meteo.fr,
T?l. : 05 61 07 84 29, Fax : 05 61 07 82 09
Mailing address :
Denis Paradis - Meteo-France
Direction de la Pr?vision
Division Marine et Oc?anographie
42, Av Coriolis
31057 TOULOUSE CEDEX 1 (France)
- Mr. Alain GRADOT, alain.gradot@meteo.fr
T?l : 05 61 07 80 24, Fax : 05 61 07 80 09
Mailing address :
Alain GRADOT ? M?t?o-France
Direction de la Production
D?partement administration
42, Av Coriolis
31057 TOULOUSE CEDEX 1 (France)
Fran?ais
Offre d?emploi
CDD 24 mois, fonctions temporaires d?ing?nieur de d?veloppement
informatique
M?t?o-France, Toulouse
Date limite de candidature : 12 octobre 2012
Sujet : Soutien ? la participation de M?t?o-France au projet europ?en
MEDESS-4MS (http://www.medess4ms.eu/).
Contexte :
Le projet MEDESS-4MS vise ? mettre en place un syst?me int?gr? de
pr?vision de d?rive de nappes de p?trole en mer M?diterran?e. Ce syst?me
s'appuiera sur les syst?mes nationaux existants (pr?vision de d?rive,
syst?mes d'observation des pollutions, bases de donn?es environnementales).
Les objectifs g?n?raux sont les suivants:
- mettre en ?uvre une approche int?gr?e de pr?vision de d?rive de nappes
multi-mod?les ;
- mettre en place un r?seau interconnect? d'acc?s aux donn?es de for?age
des mod?les (vents, courants, nappes de p?trole) ;
- tester les fonctionnalit?s du service avec les principaux utilisateurs
finaux: REMPEC, EMSA et organismes nationaux charg?s de la lutte
antipollution ;
- d?velopper un portail d'acc?s unique aux donn?es
Travail demand? :
Il s'agit d'inclure le syst?me de pr?vision de d?rive Mothy dans un
syst?me centralis? pour faire du multi-mod?le et assurer des lancements
automatiques, avec une capacit? ? utiliser les for?ages mis ? disposition
par les autres partenaires (courants oc?aniques).
C'est un travail d'ing?nierie sur le mod?le de d?rive de M?t?o France :
ajout de fonctionnalit?s dans le code du mod?le (Fortran), dans ses
interfaces (script Unix, PHP), prise en compte plus d?taill?e de formats
sp?cifiques, utilisation de diff?rents for?ages oc?aniques (alimentation
en donn?es ? automatiser, ? rendre exploitables par le mod?le, tests du
mod?le avec ces donn?es et intercomparaison/validation). Etude avec nos
partenaires pour valider le syst?me.
Formation et comp?tences du candidat :
Le candidat est titulaire d?un titre d?ing?nieur ou d?une ma?trise en
sciences (sp?cialit? informatique, ?ventuellement m?canique des fluides ou
oc?anographie si les comp?tences informatiques recherch?es sont d?tenues).
La connaissance des langages Fortran, shell unix, PHP et C sera un ?l?ment
important du choix.
Une bonne connaissance de la langue anglaise, pour la r?daction de
documents techniques ainsi que pour les contacts avec les services
?trangers, est indispensable.
Conditions de travail :
Le lieu de travail est sur le site de la m?t?opole, ? Toulouse, dans les
locaux de la division Marine&Oc?anographie de M?t?o-France. Le salaire
brut mensuel sera fix? entre 2408 ? et 3 096 ? suivant l?exp?rience
professionnelle (salaire net indicatif compris entre 1950 ? et 2 500 ?).
Le CDD est pr?vu d?marrer au plus t?t le lundi 17 d?cembre 2012.
Modalit?s de recrutement :
Les candidatures (avec un CV, une lettre de motivation, une copie des
dipl?mes, les recommandations ?ventuelles) sont ? adresser par voie
?lectronique, jusqu?au 12 octobre 2012 inclus ? :
- Mr. Denis Paradis, denis.paradis@meteo.fr,
T?l. : 05 61 07 84 29, Fax : 05 61 07 82 09
Adresse postale :
Denis Paradis - Meteo-France
Direction de la Pr?vision
Division Marine et Oc?anographie
42, Av Coriolis
31057 TOULOUSE CEDEX 1 (France)
- Mr. Alain GRADOT, alain.gradot@meteo.fr
T?l : 05 61 07 80 24, Fax : 05 61 07 80 09
Adresse postale :
Alain GRADOT ? M?t?o-France
Direction de la Production
D?partement administration
42, Av Coriolis
31057 TOULOUSE CEDEX 1 (France)
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:16:47 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Post-Doc Position at CRC/Biogeosciences Lab
(France)
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The position will be open at CRC/Biogeosciences lab, Dijon France.
Job location and provisional date of taking office:
Dijon ? France, 18 months (with a possible extension to 24 months
depending on the net salary fixed) post-doc position available in
January 2013.
Context and contribution of the position:
The work, supported by the GICC (Program Management and Impacts of
Climate Change), will be carried out in close collaboration with other
research groups involved in the HYCCARE-Bourgogne project (Alterre,
Agro?cologie, Listo, CESAER, BRGM, Water agencies, ...). The project
aims in documenting vulnerability to the likely impacts of climate
change on water resource. Successful adaptation strategies require, as
an essential foundation, both scientifically sound and credible high
resolution projections of key climatic variables, and the means to make
these projections available and relevant to the needs of water resources
modelers, planners, managers and policymakers.
The work will consist to enable an integrate approach, from climate
projections up to hydrologic modeling to assess the potential impacts
future climate change on droughts severity, river discharge and recharge
of aquifers. Specific objectives will be:
1) downscalling (with ARW/WRF) the CMIP5 (RCP 2.6 and 8.5) global
data-model (Arpege-Climat) for the 21st century;
2) quantifying and reducing the bias (rain) for observed climate at
regional scale;
3) analysing the climate change impact on the surface climatology of
Burgundy for the production of credible inputs for hydrologic and
hydro-geologic model.
Training ? Experience:
Candidate should hold a PhD in either climatology, geosciences,
environmental physics or a related field with proven experiences in
handling modeling tools, data handling and data-model interactions.
Skills and knowledge required:
Strong skills in climatology and regional climate models downscaling
analysis.
Proven experience with the ARW/WRF model is absolutely essential.
Knowledge of NetCDF data formats including analysis tools (e.g. NCL,
NCO, CDO) in combination with large data volumes is mandatory.
Strong scientific computing skills using scripting language (e.g.
Matlab, R) in standard Linux operating environments on clusters.
Multidisciplinary and transverse vision of issues related to hydrology
and water ressources is an added advantage.
Ability to synthesize and writing in English and excellent relational
and taste for teamwork.
Salary
The net salary per month is between 2000? and 2400?. It is determined
based on professional experience and skill.
Application
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, a current CV, and
professional references to Thierry Castel (tcastel@u-bourgogne.fr), Yves
Richard (yrichard@u-bourgogne.fr) and Philippe Amiotte-Suchet
(philippe.amiotte-suchet@u-bourgogne.fr) by October 31st, 2012.
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:18:16 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Vacancy: Research Associate at MeteoSwiss
(Switzerland)
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The Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwiss provides
services to the general public, to the scientific community and to
private and commercial users. The climate division, to which this post
is assigned, performs statistical analyses to observed and modelled
climate data and is responsible to provide and communicate these results
to its customers. MeteoSwiss currently has a vacancy for a
Research Associate in the capacity building Project CLIMANDES
CLIMANDES (Climate Services with emphasis on the Andes as a support for
decision Making) is a capacity building project between Switzerland and
Peru, which is financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and
Cooperation. As project collaborator you are associated at Module 2 that
focuses on the quality control and homogenization of climate data and in
addition the allocation of climate indicators. Your task will be to
apply these items to the needs of the national weather service in Peru
(SENAMHI). Thereby you are in regular and tight contact with SENAMHI as
well as with the project staff at MeteoSwiss.
The applicant should have a university degree in natural sciences. A
completed dissertation in the field of climatology, meteorology,
statistics or environmental science is desirable. Alongside proven
know-how in climate statistics and climate processes is expected. You
should be familiar with UNIX, handling complex data sets and be able to
program in "R" and other programming languages. Good verbal and written
communication skills in Spanish and German (or English) are a
prerequisite. Regular stays of several weeks at our project partner in
Lima (Peru) are necessary for this position.
We are seeking a motivated and communicative person, in return for which
we offer a diverse and interesting post in an ambitious enterprise and a
multifaceted and fascinating environment between climatology and
capacity building. In addition we provide leading-edge tools and
opportunities for continuous professional development.
This temporary post is limited to two years (with the possibility of a
one year extension) and is affiliated in the climate information group
in Zurich.
Please submit your application no later than 24 September 2012 at
<www.stelle.admin.ch> >> Stellenangebot >> Stichwort "MeteoSchweiz".
If you would like more information on the post offered, please contact
Dr. M. Croci-Maspoli, tel. 044 256 94 06
(<mischa.croci-maspoli@meteoswiss.ch>).
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Mischa Croci-Maspoli, Dr. sc. nat.
Head of Climate Information
Federal Department of Home Affairs FDHA
Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwiss
Kraehbuehlstrasse 58, P.O. Box 514, CH-8044 Zurich, Switzerland
Tel: +41 44 256 91 11
Tel (direct): +41 44 256 94 06
Fax: +41 44 256 92 78
mailto:mischa.croci-maspoli@meteoswiss.ch
www.meteoswiss.ch
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:19:58 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Vacancy: Associate Research Scientist/Research
Scientist at Columbia University (USA)
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The International Research Institute for Climate & Society (IRI;
<http://iri.columbia.edu>) at Columbia University seeks an associate
research scientist or a research scientist (open rank pending on
education and experience) who is adept at the use of models for
hypothesis-driven climate research. We are looking for an individual who
can support IRI's mission through the use of dynamical models -- both
global and regional -- to better understand and predict climate
variations and change across spatiotemporal scales, in order to help
societies better manage climate related risks and better adapt to
climate change and variability. The scales of interest range from local
and daily, including extremes, to multidecadal and regional; the
successful applicant will be able to address a range of complexity in
using models, and create probabilistic climate information of relevance
in diverse sectors including disaster risk reduction, food security,
water resource management and public health.
More details at:
<http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56720>
--
International Research Institute for Climate and Society
The Earth Institute, Columbia University, Lamont Campus
61 Route 9W, Palisades New York 10964-8000
Phone: 845-680-4420 Fax: 845-680-4865
WWW: http://portal.iri.columbia.edu/~tippett
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:22:40 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Post-Doc Position with CIRES/ WWA/ RISA (USA)
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CIRES/ Western Water Assessment Research Associate
The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)
at the University of Colorado Boulder and the Western Water Assessment
(WWA) Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments Program (RISA)
invites applications for a Research Associate (Postdoctoral researcher)
to lead an effort to translate climate science into conservation
decision-making and to evaluate use of climate information by land
managers. This position is part of a project entitled "Building Climate
Science into Land and Water Conservation Planning and Decision-Making in
the American Southwest," a collaborative effort with the Climate
Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS) RISA at the University of Arizona,
and The Nature Conservancy.
The successful applicant will analyze general circulation model (GCM)
and downscaled output in order to help apply relevant climate projection
information to habitat and species conservation planning. Experience
accessing, manipulating, and analyzing GCM output is required, along
with at least some familiarity with downscaling methodologies.
The successful applicant will be located at the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration/Physical Sciences Division (NOAA/PSD) in the
David Skaggs Research Center in Boulder, and will therefore be required
to obtain a NOAA clearance at the outset of the appointment. Desired
start date for this position is September 2012. Two years of funding are
available for this position.
Additional Posting Description
Required Education/Experience/Skills (Minimum Qualifications)
--A recent Ph.D. in climate science, atmospheric science, meteorology,
hydrology, or a related field. Proof of degree will be required at time
of hire.
--Experience analyzing, manipulating and applying GCM output
--Interest in applying climate science and climate projections to
conservation and natural resource management
Desired Qualifications
--Understanding of terrestrial processes and land-climate feedbacks
--Familiarity with downscaling methods including statistical methods and
the use of regional climate models
--Experience working with NGOs, government agencies and/or others
involved in natural resource management and species conservation
--Willingness to travel throughout the Southwest
--Ability to speak to diverse non-academic audiences about complex topics
Questions may be directed to:
William R. Travis
CIRES and Department of Geography
University of Colorado
william.travis@colorado.edu <william.travis@colorado.edu>
or
Eric Gordon <esgordon@colorado.edu>
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:24:58 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Vacancy: Assessment Program Manager at North
Carolina State University (USA)
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North Carolina State University
Assessment Program Manager
The Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellites (CICS) is a
research institute formed through a consortium of academic, non-profit
and community organizations with leadership from the University of
Maryland, College Park (UMCP) and North Carolina State University (NCSU)
on behalf of the University of North Carolina (UNC) System. CICS
provides foci for collaborative research and associated activities in
support of NOAA mission goals related to meteorological satellite and
climate data and information research and development.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Assessment Program Manager will coordinate day to day activities and
provide assistance to the Chair of the NOAA Technical Support Unit (TSU)
for the National Climate Assessment. The TSU is a ten person unit
providing critical web, publishing, scientific data and coordination
support to an inter-agency Climate Assessment.
Assistance to the TSU Chair will include:
- Direct support and coordination efforts in the development,
implementation and execution of current year operating plan and budget
implementation timetables
- Monitoring of relevant contracts and grants and other execution
options and needs and coordination of same with CICS Business Manager
- Coordination of TSU team to support efficient execution of operating
plan and effective communication across the entire team
- Discussion and presentation of NOAA?s National Climate Assessment
contribution in inter agency settings as needed or directed
- Coordination with NOAA Program Managers as needed or directed
Some overnight travel may be required in this role.
Direct supervision of CICS Assessment publications support personnel
including the Senior Web Developer, Graphics Designer, and Copy Editor
as well as any temporary employees or contractors hired to provide
specialized support to the Assessment effort. Supervision will include
oversight and coordination of work efforts including SPA work plans,
project deadlines, evaluation, etc.
Coordinate TSU activities in several or all of the following: developing
assessments, climate detection/attribution, scenario development,
developing ?Indicators?, communication of science, working in an inter
agency setting, web portal development/management. Coordinate/staff the
Climate Assessment Science Working Group of the NCADAC to ensure,
together with the Lead Scientist, that climate science objectives can be
met.
Assist Assessment Lead Scientist in managing specific science projects
for the Climate Assessment and relevant assessment reports as assigned.
Referenced Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor?s degree
Proposed Minimum Education/Experience
- Ph.D. in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, computer, mathematics,
engineering, geosciences or environmental sciences OR relevant
programmatic or policy discipline WITH
- 3 or more years experience in working in situ and remotely sensed
climate related observations and demonstrated project management
experience OR 4 or more years of relevant climate or science program
management experience
OR
- Masters degree in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, computer,
mathematics, engineering, geosciences or environmental sciences or
relevant programmatic or policy discipline WITH
-5-7 years experience in working with in situ and remotely sensed
climate related observations and demonstrated project management experience
Department Required Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and solid
interpersonal skills
- 2-4 years supervisory experience
- Demonstrated large science program management experience
- Ability to work independently as well as make positive team contributions
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Highly motivated and creative with high attention to detail
Anticipated Hiring Range
$80,000-$100,000
For more information or to apply, visit the NC State University website
at: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:25:57 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Vacancy: Postdoctoral Research Scholar at North
Carolina State University (USA)
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North Carolina State University
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
The Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellites (CICS) is a
research institute formed through a consortium of academic, non-profit
and community organizations with leadership from the University of
Maryland, College Park (UMCP) and North Carolina State University (NCSU)
on behalf of the University of North Carolina (UNC) System. CICS
provides foci for collaborative research and associated activities in
support of NOAA mission goals related to meteorological satellite and
climate data and information research and development.
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
Support NC State University?s North Carolina Institute for Climate
Studies (NCICS) and NOAA?s NCDC land surface temperature validation
effort ? validation of the Land Surface Temperature (LST) product
derived from the Visible/Infrared imager Radiometric Suite (VIIRS)
onboard NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) and Joint Polar Satellite
System (JPSS) satellites for a 2-3 year period.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Support NC State University?s North Carolina Institute for Climate
Studies (NCICS) and NOAA?s NCDC land surface temperature validation
effort to include the following responsibilities and duties:
- Validate satellite Land Surface Temperature (LST) products through
intercomparison with other heritage datasets (MODIS, etc) and in situ
based measurements (USCRN, Ameriflex, etc);
- evaluate and refine model algorithms using field and remotely sensed
data;
- develop and/or refine existing tools for monitoring satellite product
uncertainties to automate the optimization of a large-scale processing
system;
- establish, in near real time, the accuracy of satellite products at
moderate resolution (approx 1-2 km) over multiple validation sites for
algorithm working groups and the science user community
Other Work/Responsibilities
- other related duties as assigned
- occasional overnight travel may be required.
Minimum Experience/Education
Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., M.D., D.V.M., Sc.D.) in appropriate
field awarded no more than five (5) years from initial date of
postdoctoral appointment.
Department Required Skills
Ph.D. in geosciences discipline, environmental sciences, remote sensing,
or related field. Experience working with in situ surface and remotely
sensed observations and understanding of land surface processes and
radiative transfer. Demonstrated computer programming proficiency
utilizing standard JAVA, PHP, Perl, Python, JavaScript, FORTRAN, C, C++,
etc. Solid data processing/data analysis skills with working knowledge
of Matlab and/or IDL.
Anticipated Hiring Range
$47,000-$50,000
For more information or to apply, visit the NC State University website
at: <https://jobs.ncsu.edu/>
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:27:15 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoctoral Opportunity at the University of
South Florida (USA)
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Please note the December 7th deadline for the attached postdoc
opportunity at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fl.
If you intend to apply and you have a background in weather/climate,
please email me, Dr. Jennifer Collins at collinsjm@usf.edu, your intent
to apply together with your CV. Then, follow the guidelines so you make
your formal application to postdoc@usf.edu <mailto:postdoc@usf.edu> My
areas of research interest are hurricanes and severe weather, but those
with other weather/climate interests are welcome to apply. The theme of
the postdoc opportunity is very broad which may make it applicable to
many who are interested.
University of South Florida Postdoctoral Scholars
Social Sciences and Humanities, 2013-14
Global Change in a Dynamic World
The University of South Florida has embarked on an ambitious program to
enhance its rising stature as a pre-eminent research university with
state, national and global impact, and position itself for membership in
the Association of American Universities through: (1) Expanding
world-class interdisciplinary research, creative and scholarly
endeavors; (2) promoting globally competitive programs in teaching and
research; (3) expanding local and global engagement initiatives to
strengthen sustainable and healthy communities; and (4) enhancing
revenue through external support. Details are available in the USF
Strategic Plan (<http://www.ods.usf.edu/plans/strategic/>).
As part of this initiative, the University of South Florida is pleased
to announce the fifth year of its Postdoctoral Scholars program in the
Social Sciences and Humanities. The over-arching theme for this year?s
scholars is Global Change in a Dynamic World. Potential themes include
(but are not limited to) sustainability; sustainable development; hazard
and disaster management; climate change; population changes; technology
and information issues; communication and language development; cultural
diasporas; ethnicity, gender, and aging issues; cultural heritage and
histories; citizenship; identity; health, economic, education, and
environmental disparities; political economy; ethics; human rights;
animal rights; peace and conflict studies; injury and violence; security
and surveillance issues. Specific research and geographical areas are
open, and applicants may consider both past and contemporary perspectives.
Postdoctoral Scholars will: (i) contribute to one or more of the
priority goals of the strategic plan; (ii) work closely with
distinguished faculty; (iii) participate in an interdisciplinary project
with the cohort of postdoctoral scholars; (iv) teach two courses over a
twelve-month period; and (v) continue to build an independent research
record and engage in publishing refereed articles and creative
scholarship.
Postdoctoral Scholars
At least six twelve-month postdoctoral scholarships will be awarded in
Spring 2013 with appointments beginning August 5^th , 2013. Appointments
are for full time employment (40 hours per week) and will be continued
for a maximum of 2 years contingent upon satisfactory performance. The
salary is $40,000 per year and the University contributes to a health
insurance program for postdoctoral scholars and their dependents (up to
$6,000). Support for travel to academic conferences will also be
available. Scholars will be responsible for relocation and housing
expenses.
Eligibility
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in one of the following
disciplines: Anthropology; Communication; English; Geography,
Environment and Planning; Government and International Affairs; History;
Philosophy; Sociology, or an affiliated program, earned no earlier than
2010. Candidates who will have successfully defended their dissertations
by May 1, 2013 will also be considered, however the doctoral degree must
have been conferred prior to the first day of employment. Note:
applicants must have received their doctoral degree from an institution
other than the University of South Florida.
Application
Letters of application and supporting material must include the following:
1.A cover letter stating your interest in this Postdoctoral Initiative.
It must provide details on (i) how your research and teaching expertise
would contribute to the theme ofGlobal Change in a Dynamic World and
the goals and aspirations of the USF Strategic Plan
(<http://www.ods.usf.edu/plans/strategic>); (ii) the department with
which you would like to be affiliated; (iii) your teaching experience
and courses that you would like to offer; and (iv) your long-term goals.
2.A C/urriculum Vitae/,
3.Two letters of reference,
4.Scanned copies of your published papers/scholarly works or book
chapters (maximum of 3).
5.Scanned copies of current academic transcripts from _all_ degree
awarding institutions.
6.Copies of teaching evaluations.
Send all application materials to: postdoc@usf.edu
<mailto:postdoc@usf.edu>
Final application submission deadline is Friday December 7, 2012.
Official transcripts will need to be supplied by those individuals who
receive formal offers.
The University of South Florida is one of only three Florida public
universities classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement
of Teaching in the top tier of research universities (RU/VH), a
distinction attained by only 2.3% of all U.S. universities. USF is
ranked 50^th in the nation in total research expenditures and 27^th in
federal research expenditures for public universities by the National
Science Foundation. The university is authorized to provide 237 degrees
at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels,
including the doctor of medicine. USF ranks 10^th among all universities
granted U.S. patents in 2011 according to the Intellectual Property
Owners Association, an increase of more than 3 percent from 2010. The
University has a $1.5 billion annual budget, an annual economic impact
of $3.2 billion, and serves more than 47,000 students on campuses in
Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee.
USF is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Equal Access
employer.
Departmental Websites:
?Anthropology: <http://anthropology.usf.edu>
?Communication: <http://communication.usf.edu>
?English: <http://english.usf.edu>
?Geography, Environment, and Planning: <http://gep.usf.edu/>
?Government and International Affairs: <http://gia.usf.edu/>
?History: <http://history.usf.edu>
?Philosophy: <http://philosophy.usf.edu/>
?Sociology: <http://sociology.usf.edu>
Selection Criteria
1.Strength of research/creative scholarship record and demonstrated
promise of a successful academic career.
2.Research and teaching experience inGlobal Change in a Dynamic World
aligned with the goals of the USF Strategic Plan especially
interdisciplinary inquiry, global initiatives, and community engagement.
3.Teaching experience and contributions that fit within USF programs.
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:13:51 +0100
From: "Sallee, Jean-Baptiste B." <jbsall@bas.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Job Vacancy - Physical Oceanographer at the
British Antarctic Survey (Cambridge)
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The British Antarctic Survey is inviting applications for a 3-year postdoctoral research position to undertake high-resolution model analysis to investigate dynamical processes in the Southern Ocean.
This position will contribute to a project funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC): Expose (EXport Pathways Out of the Southern ocean and the Effect on anthropogenic carbon sequestration). Recent studies have placed a particular focus on the Southern Ocean since it has been shown to be a substantial sink of anthropogenic carbon: more than 40% of the global oceanic inventory of anthropogenic CO2 has entered the ocean south of 40S and is stored in mode and intermediate water layers. However, the transport pathways exporting water-masses and carbon out of the Southern Ocean are not well understood, and have been only analyzed in large-scale averages. Recently, it has been demonstrated that these water-masses, which ventilate the Southern Hemisphere thermocline and transport carbon are formed and subducted in specific regions, but the dynamics and the localisation of these pathways have never been studied. This is at odds with the evidence that the export of these water-masses has a strong and direct impact on climate and with the evidence that mode and intermediate pathways are not well represented in climate models, which introduces uncertainty into future predictions. The Expose project will provide a new and quantitative understanding these processes and their impacts on anthropogenic carbon sequestration.
More information can be found here: http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment/vacancies/job.php?JobID=762
Informal requests for further information may be addressed to Dr Jean-Baptiste Sall?e (jbsall@bas.ac.uk).
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