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Today's Topics:
1. AMV Support Engineer (Simon Davidson)
2. Crop Production Meteorologist intern - GENEVA (Pages, Gael)
3. PhD opportunity - Monash University - Southern Hemisphere
Midlatitude Cyclones (Jennifer Catto)
4. PhD Opportunity (Thomas Bell)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:37:28 +0200
From: "Simon Davidson" <recruit@hamtec.co.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] AMV Support Engineer
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AMV Support Engineer based at EUMETSAT, Darmstadt, Germany
HAMTEC Consulting a provider of quality staff to the aerospace industry.
We are currently seeking a University degree or comparable qualifications in
Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics or related subjects, the Key person shall
have a minimum of three years' experience of processing satellite or
meteorological data.
Location: Darmstadt, Germany
Start Date: April 2014
Closing date: 28 December 2013
TASKS:
The tasks of the Candidate will include:
* Algorithm software anomaly investigation and correction;
* Design and implementation of algorithm enhancements or improvements;
* Software feasibility analyses of proposed new product algorithms, or
major algorithm upgrades;
* Development of tools in support of product monitoring and product
analysis, for example as part of MSG MPEF product validation testing;
* Preparation of technical documents on product implementation issues;
* Preparation of technical notes and reports as required;
* Attendance at technical and RSP/AIA team meetings as required;
The focus of these tasks will primarily be on the AMV products extracted
from both geostationary and polar orbit systems; however, there may tasks
related to other products for which the work of the key person may be
partially allocated
Qualifications and Experience
* a University degree or comparable qualifications in Meteorology,
Atmospheric Physics or related subjects;
* A minimum of three years' experience of processing satellite or
meteorological data
Essential Skills
* Proven experience in the design, implementation, and testing of
complex scientific algorithm software;
* Proven experience of software development in C and Fortran in a UNIX
environment;
* Proven experience in software development using data visualisation
and analysis tools (e.g. IDL);
* Experience in configuration control of software and data;
* Sound knowledge and experience in the area of Atmospheric Motion
Vectors extraction from satellite imagery, or experience with image
processing algorithms in the area of feature identification and tracking
would be a distinct advantage.
Desirable Skills
* Experience in operational data processing
Please send you CV in English to:
Simon Davidson via <mailto:recruit@hamtec.co.uk> recruit@hamtec.co.uk
To register with HAMTEC Consulting and to view current opportunities go to
our website:
<http://www.hamtec.co.uk> http://www.hamtec.co.uk
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 08:05:56 -0000
From: "Pages, Gael" <Gael.Pages@btgpactual.com>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Crop Production Meteorologist intern - GENEVA
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Job Offer : Crop Production Meteorologist intern (6 months +)
The person will be in charge of developing / maintaining crop production
models, monitoring weather and realizing quantitative studies for the
different traded commodities.
He will report to a senior quantitative analyst.
Starting Date: Asap (ideal being begin of 2014)
Location: Geneva
Remuneration: Yes
Contact Person: gael.pages@btgpactual.com
The company - BTG Pactual:
www.btgpactual.com
BTG Pactual is the leading Investment Bank in Latin America, with 30
years experience in Brazilian and international markets, and currently
2,500 employees spread across 12 offices in Latin American countries
(Brazil, Chile, Peru and Colombia), in addition to the US, the UK and
China.
Responsibilities:
Swings in agriculture production are keys for commodities markets, and
are directly linked to weather. The team wants to follow and forecast
it, so main tasks will be:
* Maintaining existing crop production models and quantitative
studies
* Developing and implementing new models to support the Research
team. Improving and challenging methodologies.
* Implementing Remote Sensing tools / studies, as the team wants
to dig on these topics
* Realize on-the-job studies, depending on the market needs
* Complete adhoc projects as directed by the Head of the team
Person specification:
* High education in Meteorology required: MSc or PhD, with
excellent quantitative knowledge (statistics, time series ...). Good
knowledge of statistics and their application in weather forecasting
* Candidates will be 0-2 years of experience, recent graduates
are encouraged to apply
* Fluent English is mandatory, others languages are an asset
* Strong programming / development skills. Languages used
internally: VBA, Matlab
* Strong knowledge of GIS tools (Quantum GIS ...)
* Source of ideas proposals
* Communication skills with the ability to explain detailed
technical information in a clear and concise manner, to a variety of
audience
* Flexible and very dynamic approach with good interpersonal
skills
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects at all
times
* Ability to work under pressure
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 10:42:00 +1100
From: Jennifer Catto <jennifer.catto@monash.edu>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD opportunity - Monash University - Southern
Hemisphere Midlatitude Cyclones
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*PhD opportunity ? Monash University*
Applications are invited for a PhD Scholarship at Monash University,
Melbourne, Australia, to work on the dynamics and modelling of Southern
Hemisphere midlatitude cyclones. The successful applicant may have the
opportunity to participate in a Southern Ocean observational field campaign.
This project would have links to the Australian Research Council Centre of
Excellence (CoE) for Climate System Science http://www.climatescience.org.au,
which provides opportunities for travel and graduate student development.
The successful applicant must have the equivalent of an Australian first
class honours degree in atmospheric science, mathematics, physics or
engineering. The scholarship is open to both Australian and non-Australian
students and is funded at the rate of the Australian Postgraduate Award
(currently $25392 per annum).
To apply please sent the following information to Dr Jennifer Catto (
jennifer.catto@monash.edu).
a) CV,
b) Statement of research interest,
c) Academic transcripts including details of grading procedures at
your university,
d) Copies of any publications.
--
Jennifer L. Catto
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
School of Geography & Environmental Science
Monash University, VIC 3800
Australia
http://users.monash.edu.au/~jcatto/
https://twitter.com/jencatto19
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 22:33:58 +0000
From: Thomas Bell <tbe@pml.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD Opportunity
To: "met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk" <met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk>
Cc: "Halloran, Paul \[P.Halloran@exeter.ac.uk\]"
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For students working on relevant topics, please be aware of the following PhD opportunity:
Quantifying how natural marine trace-gas emissions have amplified/dampened anthropogenic climate impacts
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/studying/funding/award/?id=1338
Many thanks.
Paul Halloran, Tom Bell and Ben Booth
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