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Today's Topics:
1. With the correct link-Postdoctoral Research Assistant (2
posts) , Department of Physics, Oxford University (Lucy Li)
2. Research Analyst Position (Tadgell, Catherine)
3. Met Office PhD CASE Awards at Leeds (Martyn Chipperfield)
4. Postdoc position, Chile (Roger Brugge)
5. junior scientist positions in micrometeorology at CNR-ISAFOM
(enzo magliulo)
6. Postdoctoral Research Scientist Position at Purdue University
(USA) (Roger Brugge)
7. R&D position in wind modeling (Vortex R&D)
8. PostDoc/Senior Scientist Position at the University of
Augsburg (Germany) (Roger Brugge)
9. Post-Doctoral Researcher Opportunity at the Lawrence
Livermore National Laboratory (USA) (Roger Brugge)
10. PhD position at CNRM (Toulouse, France) (CALVET Jean-christophe)
11. Earth System Science Spring School: March 2014, University of
Lancaster (Louise Whitehouse)
12. 2014-01 IMPRS-ESM (corr.) (Letscher, Reiner)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 13:37:59 +0000
From: Lucy Li <Li@atm.ox.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] With the correct link-Postdoctoral Research
Assistant (2 posts) , Department of Physics, Oxford University
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Please accept my apologies for sending the wrong link. It has been amended.
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We are looking for two full-time postdoctoral researchers in the Predictability of Weather and Climate group within the sub-Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics (AOPP), University of Oxford. These posts are available as soon as possible until March 2017.
For detailed information, please visit the web page below.
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=111177
Kind Regards,
Lucy Li
Administration Officer
Atmospheric, Oceanic & Planetary Physics,
Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road,
Oxford, OX1 3PU, UK
Tel: 01865 272901
Email: Li@atm.ox.ac.uk
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 14:11:55 +0000
From: "Tadgell, Catherine" <CTadgell@marexspectron.com>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Research Analyst Position
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Please can you post the attached advertisement on your job board.
Regards
Catherine Tadgell
HR Manager, HR Support
T: +44 207 650 4034
M: +44 7557 286310
A: 155 Bishopsgate London EC2M 3TQ
E: ctadgell@marexspectron.com<mailto:ctadgell@marexspectron.com>
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:52:15 +0000 (GMT)
From: Martyn Chipperfield <martyn@env.leeds.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Met Office PhD CASE Awards at Leeds
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Met Office PhD CASE Awards in the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric
Science at the University of Leeds.
We are advertising 4 atmospheric science PhD projects for October 2014
starters which include additional CASE support from the Met Office.
Studentships for the projects are available as part of our NERC Doctoral
Training Partnership (DTP) Competition. These will pay the full fees and
provide maintenance at RCUK rates.
The Met Office CASE support will provide additional maintenance allowance
and additional research support. The projects will be co-supervised by Met
Office staff.
More information on the four projects is given below. For details please
see www.nercdtp.leeds.ac.uk
Interviews will be held in Leeds week beginning February 17, 2014.
Closing date for applications for these awards is February 3, 2014.
For more information on the Leeds-York DTP please email
Prof. Martyn Chipperfield (M.Chipperfield@leeds.ac.uk).
Met Office CASE projects:
1. Using regional and global impacts models to inform adaptation
Prof Andy Challinor, Dr. Pete Falloon
2. Nitrate aerosol: implications for climate and air quality
Dr. Graham Mann, Dr. Steve Arnold , Dr. Fiona OConnor , Dr. Steven
Rumbold
3. Deep moist convection in global climate and climate variability
Dr. John Marsham, Prof. Piers Forster , Dr. Cathryn Birch , Dr.
Malcolm Roberts
4. Formation and development of fog over heterogeneous terrain
Dr Andrew Ross, Prof Alan Blyth , Dr Jeremy Price , Dr Adrian Lock
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Prof. Martyn Chipperfield Tel: (44) 113 343 6459
School of Earth and Environment Fax: (44) 113 343 5259
University of Leeds Email: m.chipperfield@leeds.ac.uk
Leeds LS2 9JT www.see.leeds.ac.uk/people/m.chipperfield
U.K.
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:38:10 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoc position, Chile
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POSTDOC POSITION IN CHILE (atmospheric physics, climatology, meteorology, glaciology or natural sciences)
At Universidad de Santiago de Chile (www.usach.cl<http://www.usach.cl/>)
Field(s): atmospheric physics, climatology, meteorology, glaciology, or natural sciences
Application deadline: March 28, 2014
Contact: Dr Raul R. Cordero
E-mail: raul.cordero@usach.cl<mailto:raul.cordero@usach.cl>, www.antarctica.cl<http://www.antarctica.cl/>
Job description:
We are a multidisciplinary group of researchers (physicists, chemists, biologists, and engineers) from leading Chilean universities with nationwide presence. We aim to join global efforts to assess the crucial role played by Antarctica in global climate, and the impacts of climate change on Antarctica. We are responsible for 700 m2 of research laboratories and have a semi-permanent research platform at Escudero Station (Antarctic Peninsula). Please visit: www.antarctica.cl<http://www.antarctica.cl/>
We look for young researchers (who were awarded a Doctorate degree after July 1, 2011) interested in joining our group as postdocs. The postdoc should carry out his/her own research under the supervision of one of the members of our group.
The job should start in May 2014 for one year, in Santiago, Chile. The salary is about 1.100.000 Chilean pesos per month (~ USD$ 2000 after taxes). After the first year, the contract may be extended up to 3 years with a 40% increment in salary.
Please send your electronic application including: a very short cover letter, CV with photo, degrees and publications; half page summary of your PhD thesis; and your research proposal (up 2 pages) to Dr. Raul R. Cordero (raul.cordero@usach.cl<mailto:raul.cordero@usach.cl>). Antarctic campaigns can be included.
Qualification:
PhD in natural sciences or engineering.
Good programming skills.
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:49:59 +0100
From: enzo magliulo <enzo.magliulo@cnr.it>
Subject: [Met-jobs] junior scientist positions in micrometeorology at
CNR-ISAFOM
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dear colleagues,
We are looking for candidates for 3 Junior senior scientist temporary
positions in micrometeorology and modeling
Please forward the information to potential candidates.
The full text of the calls is published at:
- http://bandi.urp.cnr.it/doc-concorsi/documentazione/1319_DOC_IT.pdf (2
positions: micrometeorological measurements from static and mobile
platforms)
- http://bandi.urp.cnr.it/doc-concorsi/documentazione/1320_DOC_IT.pdf (1
position: analysis and modeling of environmental data)
Unfortunately the call is only published in italian ? and basic italian
skill is a stated requirement.
Net monthly wage is circa 1800 ? (might be higher for non-residents)
More information below
Yours sincerely
Enzo Magliulo
(P.s: sorry for cross-posting)
____________________________________________________________________________
_______________
The Biometeorology group at the Institute for Mediterranean Agricultural and
Forest Systems (CNR-ISAFOM) in Ercolano (Napoli), Italy seeks 3 post-docs:
1) Scientists for micrometeorology (2 positions)
> Responsibilities
> The candidate shall conduct research in the area of eddy covariance flux
> measurements of dust, pollutants, GHG, water and energy between land surfaces
> and atmosphere - using urban and rural towers in Italy as well as small
> research aircrafts. Tasks include: data collection and manipulation;
> development of new research proposals, publishing in peer-reviewed journals,
> presentation of results nationally and internationally.
>
> Requirements
> Dynamic, creative and motivated scientist with PhD in environmental sciences,
> biogeochemistry, meteorology, physics, plant ecology, or related disciplines.
> Expertise in eddy covariance flux and meteorological measurements from towers
> and/or aircrafts; programming abilities and relevant publication record
> needed. Good knowledge of English as working language and basic knowledge of
> Italian is essential. Driving license required.
>
> Benefits
> We offer a 2-year junior scientist position with possibility of extension for
> up to 3 more years, in an international research group focusing on
> biosphere-atmosphere interactions using micrometeorological measurements. The
> candidate has the opportunity to develop his/her own research profile.
>
> Application
> - http://bandi.urp.cnr.it/doc-concorsi/documentazione/1319_DOC_IT.pdf
1) Scientists for modelling (1 position)
> Responsibilities
> The candidate shall conduct research in the area of analysis and modeling of
> environmental data, including time series of flux measurements of dust,
> pollutants, GHG, water and energy between land surfaces and atmosphere.
> Tasks include: data manipulation, modelization and simulation; development of
> new research proposals, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, presentation of
> results nationally and internationally.
>
> Requirements
> Dynamic, creative and motivated scientist with PhD in environmental sciences,
> biogeochemistry, meteorology, physics, plant ecology, or related disciplines.
> Expertise in environmental data handling and modeling ; programming abilities
> and relevant publication record needed. Good knowledge of English as working
> language and basic knowledge of Italian is essential. Driving license
> required.
>
> Benefits
> We offer a 2-year junior scientist position with possibility of extension for
> up to 3 more years in an international research group focusing on
> biosphere-atmosphere interactions using micrometeorological measurements. The
> candidate has the opportunity to develop his/her own research profile.
>
> Application
> - http://bandi.urp.cnr.it/doc-concorsi/documentazione/1320_DOC_IT.pdf
If you have any questions, please contact me at the numbers below
Enzo
______________________________________
Vincenzo Magliulo ? senior scientist
CNR ?ISAFOM
National Research Council
via Patacca 85
80040 Ercolano (Napoli) - Italy
* E-mail:enzo.magliulo@cnr.it
( Ph: +39 081 7717325 ext 206
2 Fax: +39 06 23310957
( Mob: +39 3683532935
SKYPE: eralab
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:43:48 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoctoral Research Scientist Position at Purdue
University (USA)
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Forwarded from CLIMLIST...
Postdoctoral Research Scientist Position in Climate Dynamics at Purdue
University
The Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences of Purdue
University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist
position in the area of atmospheric general circulation, climate
dynamics and climate change. The successful applicant will work under
the supervision of Drs. Yutian Wu and Jeff Trapp.
The successful candidate should hold a Ph.D. degree in climate science
or a related field by the time of employment. The ideal candidate should
be skilled with numerical modeling and quantitative analysis of models
and observational data. Appointments will be for two years; renewal
beyond two years is contingent on funding.
Applications including a CV, research statement, and names and contact
information of three referees to Yutian Wu (<wu640@purdue.ed
<mailto:wu640@purdue.edu>). Review of applications will begin on March
31st 2014, but the position will remain open until filled.
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:45:06 +0100
From: Vortex R&D <rd@vortex.es>
Subject: [Met-jobs] R&D position in wind modeling
To: met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk
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A position on turbulence modeling for wind & site applications is available at Vortex.
Vortex is a leading on-line wind resource modelling service. Vortex offers an innovation-oriented strategy to deliver the best modeling-based information to support wind condition characterization worldwide.
- Job specification
The open position is part of Vortex R&D strategy to consolidate new advances in very high resolution flow modeling over real topography. The post holder will be required to investigate and apply the latest turbulence modeling technology at near windfarm resolution. Interaction with Vortex operational services will be expected.
An option to link the position to a PhD program can be explored.
- Candidate requirements
* Successful applicant will hold a MSc/PhD or equivalent qualification in
atmospheric PBL/turbulence modelling and/or regional climate modelling ;
* Experience with WRF atmospheric model and/or OpenFoam is required;
* Applicants should also be able to demonstrate programming skills in a Linux
environment ( Fortran 9X, shell scripts, NCL, R, CDO )
* Dynamism and creativity is part of the job so we welcome candidates that are
happy to provide them
Vortex offers
* A competitive salary according to candidate proved experience;
* A challenging R&D work inside a wind industry company;
* Position will be based in a Barcelona, a exciting place to work and live;
* An attractive work environment
Please, send us your resume and the motivation to join us in this role to info@vortex.es, no later than 28/02/2014
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:52:03 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PostDoc/Senior Scientist Position at the
University of Augsburg (Germany)
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The Chair for Regional Climate and Hydrology of the University of
Augsburg, Germany, in close cooperation with the Karlsruhe Institute
of Technology, Campus Alpin in Garmisch-Partenkirchen,
offers a
PostDoc/Senior Scientist Position (m/f) in
"Geostatistical Analysis and Copula-Based Data Merging Algorithms for a
Stochastic Quantification of Precipitation Fields"
within the framework of the DFG Research Unit "Data Assimilation for
Improved Characterization of Fluxes Across Compartmental Interfaces
(FOR2131)".
Starting date is 1.4.2014 and the duration of the position initially
is for 3 years.
The DFG Research Unit FOR2131 is led by the University of Bonn and sets
out to design and install a data assimilation framework for
catchment-scale terrestrial systems encompassing all compartments from
the groundwater to the atmosphere including soil, vegetation, and river
networks. Observations to be assimilated into a physically-based
simulation platform of the terrestrial system encompass groundwater
levels, in-situ soil moisture, river levels and discharge, turbulent
fluxes and other micrometeorological observations, in-situ and
radar-based precipitation, and brightness temperatures from satellites,
amongst others. More detailed information on FOR2131 can be found on
<http://www.meteo.uni-bonn.de/for2131>.
Within FOR2131, the project P3 "Geostatistical Analysis and Copula-Based
Data Merging Algorithms for a Stochastic Quantification of Precipitation
Fields? focuses on stochastic rainfall reconstruction from different
measurement types, like gauges, microwave links and Radar information.
We seeka PostDoc with an excellent master and PhD degree in
mathematics, meteorology, hydrology, physics, geo-ecology, environmental
science, environmental engineering or related subjects. Extensive skills
in hydrometeorology and geostatistics are expected; experience in Copula
theoryis beneficial. It is expected that the candidate closely
cooperates with the other scientists in the Research Unit and
international research groups.
We offera position in a young and active team that are placed within a
collaborative research environment with excellent research
infrastructure and support. We are well connected to national and
international research programmes. Salary and benefits will be based on
the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service Sector (TV-L).
Applicationsincluding curriculum vitae, certificates, short outline of
own interests and skills regarding the position?s profile, and the
contact information of one to two professional referees should be send
till 15.2.2014 by E-mail to
Prof. Dr. Harald Kunstmann
Chair for Regional Climate and Hydrology
Institute of Geography
University of Augsburg, Germany
in cooperation with
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)
Campus Alpin, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:53:12 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Post-Doctoral Researcher Opportunity at the
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (USA)
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The Cloud Processes Research group at Lawrence Livermore National
Laboratory in Livermore, California has an opening for a Postdoctoral
Research Staff Member in the area of cloud feedbacks.
A job description is below and applications can be made through posting
#11940
at https://careers.llnl.gov <https://careers.llnl.gov/> .
Regards,
Steve Klein and Mark Zelinka
##### JOB DESCRIPTION #####
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Staff Member
Job ID: 11940
Jobcode Desc: Post-Dr Research Staff 1 (PDS.1)
NOTE: This is a two-year Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility
of extension to a maximum of three years. For important information
about LLNL appointments refer to the FAQs above. Eligible candidates are
recent PhDs within five years of the month of the degree award at time
of employment offer.
NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB The Cloud Processes Research Group has an
opening for a Postdoctoral Research Staff Member in the area of
investigating cloud feedback processes. The Cloud Processes Research
Group is a leader in the study of cloud processes with activities
including their diagnosis with observations, their parameterization and
evaluation in climate models, and their response to climate change. The
Cloud Processes Research Group is closely connected with the Program for
Climate Model Diagnosis and Intercomparison
(<http://www-pcmdi.llnl.gov)>, a world leader in the diagnosis of
climate models and the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement program that
provides exciting and novel ground-based remote sensing observations of
clouds and related processes. The postdoc will join a team of scientists
at LLNL and UCLA that are examining cloud feedback processes. Possible
research activities include quantifying sources of inter-model spread in
individual cloud feedbacks, evaluating models? abilities to capture
observed responses of clouds to climate variations, investigating the
links between large-scale dynamics and cloud properties in models and/or
observations, assessing the degree of timescale invariance in individual
cloud feedbacks, or modifying and improving cloud processes in the
Community Atmosphere Model. The selected candidate will report to the
Cloud Processes Research Group Leader.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Pursue original research on the processes governing cloud responses to
global warming utilizing climate model simulation output from the Coupled
Model Intercomparison Project or independent simulations of the Community
Atmosphere Model.
- Publish research results in technical reports and peer-reviewed journals
and present technical results at scientific conferences.
- Travel as required to coordinate research with collaborators.
- Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business
practice requirements and policies.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Recent PhD in atmospheric science or closely related field.
- Experience conducting research in atmospheric science or closely related
field.
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: cloud and radiation
processes, climate model diagnosis and/or numerical modeling of climate.
- Experience with large model and observational datasets, modern
programming environments, and visualization techniques.
- Experience collaborating effectively with a team of scientists of
diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated fundamental verbal and written communication skills as
evidenced by published results and presentations.
DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Expertise in atmospheric moist thermodynamics and large-scale dynamics.
- Expertise in clouds associated with cumulus convection, marine boundary
layers, and/or extratropical cyclones, and their interaction with
radiation.
- Expertise utilizing satellite and/or ground-based observations such as
those collected by NASA and the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement program.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Pre-Placement Medical Exam: None required.
Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this
position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
Anticipated Clearance Level: None.
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 18:33:16 +0100 (CET)
From: CALVET Jean-christophe <jean-christophe.calvet@meteo.fr>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD position at CNRM (Toulouse, France)
To: "met-jobs " <met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk>
Cc: CALVET Jean-christophe <jean-christophe.calvet@meteo.fr>
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Dear Colleagues,
The following subject is proposed by CNRM (Meteo-France/CNRS):
"Integration of satellite data in SURFEX to monitor vegetation at a global scale".
The SURFEX modelling platform includes a generic dynamic vegetation model (ISBA-A-gs) able to simulate plant growth and the energy, water and carbon fluxes in relation to soil moisture. The model permits a detailed description of the soil moisture profile, and represents the diurnal cycle of the surface fluxes together with the seasonal, interannual, and decadal variablity of vegetation. This version of SURFEX is being implemented at a global scale, and includes a Land Data Assimilation System (LDAS). Satellite-derived vegetation (e.g. LAI) and soil moisture products can be jointly assimilated by ISBA-A-gs. The maximum available water content of the soil (MaxAWC) is a key driver of plant transpiration and plant growth. It is a major source of uncertainty in the model. MaxAWC depends on various soil properties and on the capability of plants to develop a rooting system in the soil. In this PhD work, the shape and the depth of the root profile will be assessed through the minimization of a cost function describing the ability of the model to reproduce the interannual variability of the satellite-derived LAI. Long time series of LAI (from 1 km to 5 km spatial resolution) are now available over the last 30 years at a global scale. They will be used to map MaxAWC over the most homogeneous rainfed crops and grasslands of the Earth. In 2015, the first products derived from Sentinel 2 and Sentinel 3 (S2 and S3, respectively) will be available. The S2 data will be used to disaggregate the S3 products and the MaxAWC map over France at a spatial resolution of 100 m. An hydrology model coupled to SURFEX will be used to assess the impact of the new MawAWC maps on river discharge. The uncertainties related to a number of assumptions in the model, such as the fraction of bare soil evaporation and the fraction of the evaporation of water intercepted by the vegetation canopy, will be quantified. The model simulations will be validated using agricultural statistics over France and at a global scale, together with phenology in situ observations. Finally, micrometeorological observations performed over the Meteopole site in Toulouse since June 2012 will be used to evaluate the model and to test new developments in the representation of the soil water holding capacity, as this site is rather stoney and includes hard soil layers.
This PhD work is co-funded by CNES (http://www.cnes.fr/automne_modules_files/standard/public/p10655_d4e6de3a610eb74e4244996cbaa94db9TEC-SC-CNRM-Calvet-frs.pdf).
Application should be done by email by sending a resume, a motivation letter, and the names, telephone and email address of two referees to: jean-christophe.calvet@meteo.fr
Deadline: 14 March 2014.
Best regards,
JC Calvet.
----- M?t?o-France -----
CALVET JEAN-CHRISTOPHE
CNRM/GMME/VEGEO
jean-christophe.calvet@meteo.fr
Web site: http://www.cnrm.meteo.fr/
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 09:00:03 +0000
From: Louise Whitehouse <louise.whitehouse@ncas.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Earth System Science Spring School: March 2014,
University of Lancaster
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The last few places are available for the 2014 Earth System Science
Spring School (ES4) taking place at Lancaster University between 30th
March and 11th April. The closing date for booking a place is Sunday
February 2, please encourage students to book as soon as possible and
please circulate this information as widely as possible.
ES4 provides PhD students and early-career researchers with a broad
foundation in earth system science and its applications. The school is
managed by NCAS and involves several major UK research institutes
allowing access to the knowledge and expertise of renowned scientists.
ES4 will deliver an intensive programme including earth, marine,
terrestrial, atmospheric and polar science.
Cost: ?300 per person for NERC funded students/researchers. The cost
of the spring school for Non-NERC students is ?500 (GBP). This
includes accommodation, meals, internet access during course and field
trips.
Further information can be found on the NCAS website ncas.ac.uk/es4 or
please contact Louise Whitehouse training@ncas.ac.uk with any
questions.
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Message: 12
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:52:53 +0000
From: "Letscher, Reiner" <letscher@vw.mpimet.mpg.de>
Subject: [Met-jobs] 2014-01 IMPRS-ESM (corr.)
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[IMPRSESM]
The International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling (IMPRS-ESM), located in Hamburg, Germany, offers a doctoral position to an outstanding student with interest in interdisciplinary climate research. The position is allocated in the department ?Land in the Earth System? of the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology. Possible research topics include, but are not limited to, an effect of plant trait variability on climate and carbon cycle in the Earth system model.
Applicants holding a Master?s degree (with written thesis) or a German ?Diplom? in physics, geophysical sciences (incl. meteorology and oceanography), ecology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, or engineering are eligible.
To apply, please register online and subsequently submit all requested application documents via e-mail. Online registration closes February 21, 2014. Application deadline is February 28, 2014. The selection procedure includes an interview (March 27, 2014). Doctoral candidates receive financial support of about 1,400 Euros/month for a period of three years. There are no tuition fees but a semester fee is charged by the university. Funding will be available starting May 2014.
For questions, please contact: coordinator@EarthSystemSchool.mpg.de<mailto:coordinator@EarthSystemSchool.mpg.de>
www.earthsystemschool.mpg.de/application.html
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