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Today's Topics:
1. Met Office Job Vacancy - Atmospheric Dispersion Scientist
(Giblin, Laura)
2. Research Associate and JRF positions in atmospheric/space
physics at Centre for Atmospheric Studies, Dibrugarh University
(Pradip Bhuyan)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 07:50:16 +0000
From: "Giblin, Laura" <laura.giblin@metoffice.gov.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Met Office Job Vacancy - Atmospheric Dispersion
Scientist
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Hi
Please can you advertise the following for us?
Thanks
Laura
Atmospheric Dispersion Scientist
Salary: For Foundation Scientist starting at ?21,250 and for exceptional candidates up to ?24,250 or Scientist starting at ?25,500 and for exceptional candidates up to ?29,100 or Senior Scientist starting at ?29,930 and for exceptional candidates up to ?35,040 + competitive benefits, including Civil Service Pension
Generic role: Foundation Scientist, Scientist or Senior Scientist
Profession: Science and Engineering
Permanent. Full time at Met Office, Exeter
Opening date for applications: 15 August 2013, 12:00
Closing date for applications: 16 September 2013
More information: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/jobs/current-vacancies/002832
Background information
The atmospheric dispersion research groups in the Atmospheric Dispersion and Air Quality (ADAQ) team within Weather Science are responsible for conducting research into subjects relevant to dispersion modelling, the study of dispersion phenomena, model development and also for providing expert advice, modelling and guidance in preparation for and during emergencies.
ADAQ has recently been formed to help focus and further develop this expanding area. The members of the groups work in an exciting and wide-ranging multidisciplinary field, with the majority of the research work focused on developing and improving the Lagrangian dispersion model Numerical Atmospheric-dispersion Modelling Environment (NAME), a world leading model developed by the Met Office.
The research, development and application challenges are exciting and very wide ranging and include, but are not limited to:
? Atmospheric dispersion processes and modelling developments including Eulerian-Lagrangian techniques, ensembles, buoyancy driven processes, interaction with humidity and precipitation, urban turbulent and mean flows, etc.
? Inversion and data assimilation techniques related to dispersion modelling from local to global scales.
? The volcanological, chemical, radiological and biological processes necessary for impacts-focused dispersion modelling.
? Use of/coupling with numerical weather prediction (NWP), including ensemble, data/models.
? Model validation against data from both field campaigns and real incidents.
? Impact assessment, commercial contracts and other applied projects.
? Numerical methods and code optimisation.
In order to fulfil the ever-increasing demands from scientific research and advice-based services that use NAME, we are looking for confident and assertive scientists to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate would be someone able to work independently and as part of a team, willing to explore new ways of doing things and where necessary challenge established views. The job should suit someone with a serious interest in numerical modelling and in the physical and mathematical understanding of natural flows and elements of dispersion.
The work benefits from interaction with users from multiple professions and disciplines both internally and externally, attendance at scientific conferences, technical committees and national/international collaborations. During emergencies there may be a need to be placed on operational call.
Specific job purpose
To improve the quality of the atmospheric dispersion guidance from the Met Office through the development of both the underpinning model, its infrastructure and its representation of the processes relevant to various real world scenarios.
Specific job responsibilities
? Contribute to the improvement of the NAME model. For example in areas such as model physics, integration with NWP models/data, probabilistic forecasting and other important model processes e.g. buoyant plume rise, urban flows, aggregation, umbrella cloud formation, chemical transformations, deposition, radiological processes, etc.
? Develop inversion and data assimilation techniques applicable to dispersion modelling.
? Conduct model validation and improvements using data from field campaigns and real world events.
? Conduct model sensitivity studies to explore the importance and impact of model improvements and also the propagation of uncertainty in dispersion forecasts.
? Conduct numerical code optimisation including openmp and mpi parallelisation to improve speed of execution.
? Developing enhanced operational response capability in the areas of radiological, volcanic ash/gas, industrial accidents, etc to provide targeted decision-making advice to our customers.
? Working as part of a team of scientists supporting emergency events, including being placed on call if necessary.
Qualifications, skills and abilities required
Essential
? All levels: An honours degree (2:2 or above or equivalent) in a mathematical, physical science or related discipline.
Scientist: Relevant PhD or an equivalent level of professional experience in a relevant discipline.
Senior Scientist: Extensive experience and proven track record of scientific research. Evidence of ability in planning and delivery of large scientific research projects.
? Demonstrates an ability to apply broad scientific knowledge to specific problems and scenarios.
Foundation Scientist: Evidence of ability to learn and apply simple technical or analytical techniques to basic scientific problems.
Scientist: Demonstrate good scientific knowledge of own subject area and ability to recognise potential for scientific investigations and learn new techniques/knowledge and apply them to own area of research.
Senior Scientist: Demonstrate an advanced understanding of broad subject area and ability to assist others with related knowledge and techniques.
? Demonstrable ability to learn and apply scientific software tools and/or programming languages.
Foundation Scientist: Experience of setting up and running simple code and performing basic analysis.
Scientist and Senior Scientist: Experience of writing and modifying moderately complex code and producing high quality data analysis.
? All levels: Evidence of enthusiasm for a career in scientific research.
? All levels: Demonstrates ability to communicate their own science to other scientists.
Scientist: Ability to clearly communicate the work of their team to non-specialists.
Senior Scientist: Demonstrated ability to communicate their work to specialists and non-specialists and to be able to interact with them in a clear and concise manner with influence and authority.
? All levels: Evidence of the ability to work and collaborate as an active and productive member of a team.
Senior Scientist: Evidence of ability to provide scientific/technical leadership or mentoring to junior colleagues.
Desirable
? Knowledge and experience in atmospheric sciences.
? Knowledge and experience of research in atmospheric dispersion and transport.
? Knowledge and experience in one of the areas outlined in the job description.
Additional supplementary information
Please apply against the criteria for which your experience is most appropriate. We may additionally sift your application at a level above or below the level at which you applied. If successful at passing the sift stage, we will inform you at what level we think your experience aligns within the invitation to interview letter.
If the successful candidate is currently in a role in the Met Office scientific framework, they will ordinarily remain in the role to which they are currently mapped.
The jobholder would be expected, upon gaining sufficient experience, to be part of the ADAQ reasonable endeavours support for atmospheric dispersion emergency events, potentially having to provide support out of normal working hours. This will entitle them to the annual Level 3 Operational Critical Systems allowance. Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) and/or additional allowances may also be applicable on a case-by-case basis.
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:30:31 +0530
From: Pradip Bhuyan <pkbhuyan@gmail.com>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Research Associate and JRF positions in
atmospheric/space physics at Centre for Atmospheric Studies, Dibrugarh
University
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Applications are invited from interested candidates for the following
research/technical positions in the Centre for Atmospheric Studies,
Dibrugarh University
1. Research Associate
(ISRO GBP ARFI) Rs. 22, 000 pm + Rs 1,000/yr for II and III
year
Qualification. Ph. D in Physics/Atmospheric Physics
Desirable Experience of working
in the area of aerosols and radiative forcing, sufficient working knowledge
of aerosol instruments and ability to carry out quality research as
evidenced by publications in reputed journals
2. Junior Research Fellow
(ISRO GBP ARFI) Rs 16, 000 pm
Qualification M. Sc in Physics/Mathematics
Desirable Proficiency in Programming
languages FORTRAN, C++, MATLAB; should be willing to pursue vigorous
theoretical modelling activity
3. Junior Research Fellow
(DIT) Rs 16, 000 pm
Qualification M.Sc Electronics/BTech ECE/
M.Tech Communication or IT.
Desirable Should be proficient in
programming language Java/C++,alogrithms and knowledge of basic
interferometry as in physics and communication signal systems
The Associate/fellows will also be eligible to draw HRA and
Medical Allowance as per university rules.
Applications with copies of testimonials/research
publications/any other relevant documents by post or via e-mail should
reach the undersigned on or before 1*0 September, 2013*. Shortlisted
candidates called for interview will have to bear their own expenses.
Prof. P K Bhuyan
Centre for Atmospheric Studies
Dibrugarh University
Dibrugarh 786 004
Email. pkbhuyan@gmail.com
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Pradip K Bhuyan, Professor
Department of Physics (Centre for Atmospheric Studies)
Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh 786 004 India
Tel. 91 373 2370224
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