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Today's Topics:
1. Geological Project Scientist - land-atmosphere interactions
(Roger Brugge)
2. Postdoc Position at the Climate Service Center
-Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (Germany) (Roger Brugge)
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Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2014 14:57:59 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Geological Project Scientist - land-atmosphere
interactions
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Geological Project Scientist - 76967
Organization: ES-Earth Sciences
This Project Scientist position is for an individual to analyze interactions between tropical ecosystems and the atmosphere, and to use those analyses to inform observational and experimental needs for land model improvement. The project will involve analysis of Earth System Model (ESM) predictions and development of observationally-based model benchmarks. We seek talented applicants with skills in (1) application of ESMs to analyze land-atmosphere interactions, ecosystem processes, and demography; (2) sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification; (3) quantification of feedback processes; (4) analysis of site-level and remote sensing data to develop benchmarks for ESM land model evaluation; and (5) the analysis and interpretation of large datasets (e.g., CMIP5).
The successful candidate may focus on several groups of important tropical ecosystem and atmospheric interactions and analyses, including: (1) sensitivity experiments to mimic experimental manipulations; (2) conducting global model experiments to test the sensitivity of tropical forests to increasing atmospheric CO2, nutrient limitation, rising temperature, and land use change; (3) investigating multi-model tropical ecosystem responses to climate change; (4) testing improvements to the representation of nutrient limitations relevant to tropical regions; and (5) identifying tropical ecoregions and representativeness of potential sampling locations. Although the position will begin with a focus on tropical systems, we seek an interdisciplinary scientist with expertise and interests in diverse terrestrial systems.
The work will require an applicant with a wide range of skills: (1) good understanding of the tropical biogeochemical processes most important for climate prediction; (2) ability to manipulate and analyze large observational and model-derived datasets; (3) ability to perform statistical and analytical analyses of interactions between the terrestrial biosphere and atmosphere; (4) oral and written presentation of results; and (5) ability to work in an integrated team environment.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Perform uncertainty and sensitivity quantification
? Use existing experimental and observational datasets to evaluate existing model structures and parameterizations
? Evaluate land and atmospheric biogeophysical feedbacks and their uncertainty.
? Manipulate and analyze large observational and model-derived datasets.
? Work as a member of a large multidisciplinary research team.
? Author technical reports and peer-reviewed journal articles.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:
? Recent PhD or postdoctoral experience;
? Ability to analyze coupled atmosphere and land-surface models to characterize feedbacks;
? Research experience in analysis and interpretation of complex datasets.
? Established record of peer reviewed articles.
? Ability to work creatively, independently, and productively;
? Oral and written presentation of results; and
? Ability to work in an integrated team environment.
NOTE: This is a 1 year term appointment with the possibility of renewal. Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://bit.ly/lbl76967MetJob and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.
Berkeley Lab is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to the development of a safe and diverse workforce.
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Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2014 15:00:10 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoc Position at the Climate Service Center
-Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (Germany)
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Forwarded from CLIMLIST...
Postdoc Position (m/f)
code no. 2014/CSC 1
The place of employment is Hamburg.
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, near Hamburg, and in Teltow, near
Berlin, conducts materials and coastal research. You can find more
information at http://www.hzg.de <http://www.hzg.de/>.
The Climate Service Center (CSC); an institution of the
Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht invites applications for a 3 year Postdoc
Position (m/f),starting March 1^st , 2014, as part of the Norwegian,
Indian, German joint research activity GLACINDIA. The primary objective
of GLACINDIA is to produce updated and scientifically robust data on
water related effects of changes in mass balance of glaciers and river
runoff, aiming at reducing uncertainties in the region of Western
Himalaya. This will be achieved by a combination of field data and
measurements coupled with climate downscaling and modelling of glacier
mass balance and model experiments at two glaciers in NW Himalaya,
India. The project will further contribute to the understanding of the
potential impact of climate changes on glaciers and glacier-fed rivers
in the region. A focus is set to the effective and targeted
dissemination of the results to governmental agencies and stakeholders.
The open position is based at the CSC in Hamburg, however several visits
to the study region and to other places for scientific workshops and
project/stakeholder meetings will be necessary within the project phase.
The successful candidate at the CSC will conduct and analyse regional
climate simulations with the regional climate model REMO for today?s and
future climate conditions. For these simulations REMO will be used in a
configuration with and without a dynamical glacier scheme. Furthermore
the successful candidate will be responsible for the development of new
tools in order to tailor the project results to the needs of users and
stakeholders in the region.
The successful candidate should hold a Ph.D. in an appropriate
discipline and has experience in the field of regional or global
modelling of the climate or earth system. The candidate has to be
familiar with the analysis of large data sets. Knowledge in appropriate
software tools such as Python, R, Fortran and experience with Linux/Unix
computer environments are essential. Moreover, the candidate should have
an interest beyond the pure scientific analysis of data and processes as
the project also aims at a strong interaction between research and
stakeholders. Experience in the work with stakeholders preferably from
the study region would be a clear advantage. The willingness for
frequent travel activities to take part in project meetings, workshops
and conferences is essential. Finally, excellentwritten and oral
communication skills in English are expected, as well as a record of
peer reviewed publications in order to demonstrate the skill to publish
the work in scientific journals and the willingness to work in an
international and interdisciplinary team.
Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr. Daniela Jacob, e-mail:
daniela.jacob@hzg.de <mailto:daniela.jacob@hzg.de>.
We offer an appropriate salary related to TV-AVH as well as the usual
public sector social benefits. The advancement of equality at the
Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht goes without saying; in particular, we are
striving to increase the percentage of women in the science sector.
Severely disabled persons with equal qualifications will be considered
preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.
Please send your application indicating job offer code-no. 2014/CSC 1
including your CV, description of your scientific expertise, publication
list, copies of credentials (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.) including grades, and
names and addresses of three academic referees preferably by e-mail in
one file not larger than 10 MB to personal@hzg.de
<mailto:personal@hzg.de> or to Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht,
Max-Planck-Stra?e 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany.
Closing date for application is February 6th , 2014.
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht
Zentrum f?r Material- und K?stenforschung GmbH
Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 I 21502 Geesthacht I Deutschland/Germany
Gesch?ftsf?hrer/Board of Management: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kaysser,
Dipl.-Ing. Michael Gan?
Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrates/Chairman of the Supervisory Board:
MinDirig Wilfried Kraus
Amtsgericht L?beck HRB 285 GE (Register Court)
Internet: http://www.hzg.de
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