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Today's Topics:
1. PhD position in statistical modeling of ocean plankton
biogeography and biodiversity (Wagenbach Bianca Elisabeth)
2. Post-Doctoral Research Fellow: Integrated Insurance-Climate
Application Modelling (Shahbaz Mushtaq)
3. Post Doctoral Research positions available in Earth System
Analysis to Inform Decisionmaking and Coupled Ethical-Epistemic
Analyses for Sustainable Climate Risk Management (Jaime Ross)
4. Statistician post at the SSC, University of Reading, UK
(Emma Hollands)
5. Young Scientist Summer School (Helena Martins)
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 13:50:13 +0000
From: "Wagenbach Bianca Elisabeth" <bianca.wagenbach@env.ethz.ch>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD position in statistical modeling of ocean
plankton biogeography and biodiversity
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The Environmental Physics Group at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich) and the Landscape Dynamics Group of the Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL are offering a joint
PhD position in statistical modeling of ocean plankton biogeography and biodiversity
funded by ETH Zurich through the ETH Grants program.
The overarching goal of the PhD project is to understand and quantify the link between global phytoplankton biogeography and diversity patterns and ecosystem services such as ocean productivity and the global biogeochemical cycling of carbon in the open ocean. The successful candidate will analyze global marine phytoplankton observations and develop statistical models to simulate their diversity and distribution patterns and compare these to data sets of ecosystem services such primary and export production. The PhD student will then combine these results with trait information to understand the links between different forms of diversity and productivity. A key motivation for this project is the determination of the optimal level of biological complexity needed in global marine lower trophic level ecosystem models to accurately represent all major biogeochemical functions.
The PhD student will be supervised jointly by Prof. Nicolas Gruber, Dr. Meike Vogt from ETH Zurich and Dr. Niklaus E. Zimmermann from WSL. The candidate is expected to collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary research team, and take an active role in the development of novel data and modeling techniques. The research project will include two extended research visits to DTU Aqua, Denmark and Michigan State University, USA. The expected starting date of the two PhD positions is spring 2014, for a duration of 36 months.
Candidate requirements
The desired qualifications for the PhD candidates are:
- Master degree in biology, ecology, marine and/or climate sciences, physics, statistics, computational sciences or a closely related discipline.
- Experience with a higher programming language (e.g., R, Fortran, C, Matlab, Python,...).
- Good statistical and mathematical skills and interest in environmental modeling.
- Fluency in English and good communication skills.
- Interest in biological oceanography and ocean biogeochemistry/global biogeochemical cycling.
- High degree of motivation and independence and works well in a team environment.
How to apply
In order to receive full consideration, applications must be submitted online before February 28, 2014, but the position stays open until filled. Applications should include a CV, a statement of research interest, and the names of two academic referees.
To submit your application online, follow this link: https://pub.refline.ch//845721/2908/++publications++/1/index.html
For further information about the position please contact Dr. Meike Vogt (meike.vogt@env.ethz.ch<mailto:nicolas.gruber@env.ethz.ch>). See also www.up.ethz.ch<http://www.up.ethz.ch/>.
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 07:01:43 +0000
From: Shahbaz Mushtaq <Shahbaz.Mushtaq@usq.edu.au>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Post-Doctoral Research Fellow: Integrated
Insurance-Climate Application Modelling
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Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
University of Southern Queensland (USQ) seeks to appoint a fixed-term full-time Research Fellow to work on an ARC-funded project focusing on an objective climatology of severe thunderstorms across the major Australian cities using the Bureau of Meteorology's radar network. Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will also work with diverse team of researchers from, the University of Southern Queensland, Monash University, the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research (CAWCR) and industry partner Suncorp Insurance to make scientific contributions.
The position will be hosted by the Australian Centre for Sustainable Catchments (ACSC), University of Southern Queensland under the supervision of Professor Roger Stone and Dr. Shahbaz Mushtaq. The Centre forms a key component of the Institute of Agriculture and the Environment at USQ and has wide ranging projects in climate and weather risk management, globally.
Applications are online and must address the selection criteria.
USQ Advertisement<http://usq.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.listJobs&jobid=e8567b2f-569e-4a1c-8276-a2d600a24e93&CurATC=EXT&CurBID=5766e0ef-89b4-4384-a729-9db40135f721&JobListID=22fc4f47-e994-46a3-b8c9-9bc901269f43&jobsListKey=f66fe729-52bb-4b58-909f-304992a98eb6&persistVariables=CurATC,CurBID,JobListID,jobsListKey,JobID&lid=60709140015>
Informal enquiries to Professor Roger Stone +61 7 4631 5581 or
Roger.Stone@usq.edu.au<mailto:Roger.Stone@usq.edu.au>
Dr. Shahbaz Mushtaq +61 7 4631 2019 or
Shahbaz.Mushtaq@usq.edu.au<mailto:Shahbaz.Mushtaq@usq.edu.au>
Regards
Shahbaz
Shahbaz Mushtaq
Principal Scientist and Deputy Director Research
Australian Centre for Sustainable Catchments
University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba 4350, Australia
Email: Shahbaz.Mushtaq@usq.edu.au<mailto:Shahbaz.Mushtaq@usq.edu.au> Tel (off): +61 (7) 4631 2019; Mobile: +61 408 505038
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:44:08 -0500
From: Jaime Ross <jli1@psu.edu>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Post Doctoral Research positions available in
Earth System Analysis to Inform Decisionmaking and Coupled
Ethical-Epistemic Analyses for Sustainable Climate Risk Management
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Postdoctoral Positions in Sustainable Climate Risk Management
Earth and Environmental Systems Institute
The Pennsylvania State University
Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Earth and Environmental
Systems Institute at the
Pennsylvania State University. Successful candidates will become part of
an interdisciplinary research
network on Sustainable Climate Risk Management (SCRiM)
(http://scrimhub.org). Centered at Penn
State and linking 18 universities and five research institutions in six
nations, SCRiM addresses the
question: What are sustainable, scientifically sound, technologically
feasible, economically efficient, and
ethically defensible climate-risk management strategies? SCRiM catalyzes
fundamental, mission-oriented,
and transdisciplinary research to characterize climate risks and
trade-offs associated with risk management
instruments such as mitigation, adaptation, and geoengineering. The
network provides unique opportunities
for research, education, outreach, decision support, and professional
development. SCRiM postdocs enjoy
ample opportunities for transdisciplinary research collaboration as well
as professional mentoring by a team
of experts in relevant disciplines. The two available positions are as
follows:
1. Earth System Analysis to Inform Decisionmaking
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research team
that analyzes two main questions: (i)
How can paleoclimatic and instrumental records improve our mechanistic
understanding of the climate
system and inform climate predictions? (ii) How can this scientific
information be used to improve the
design of climate-risk management strategies? The ideal candidate would
have a strong background in a
field such as Earth system science (e.g., atmospheric science,
geosciences, oceanography), Bayesian
statistics, or applied mathematics. The candidate will have considerable
freedom to collaboratively design
the research within the scope of the broad questions outlined above.
Possible example projects include
uncertainty analysis of climate projections, decision analysis of
climate change adaptation and mitigation
strategies, and risk analysis of proposed geoengineering strategies.
2. Coupled Ethical-Epistemic Analyses for Sustainable Climate Risk
Management
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research team
that analyzes two central areas of
concern: (i) the role of coupled ethical-epistemic issues in climate
change science and (ii) how to improve
decisionmaking under conditions of risk and uncertainty to ensure
ethical adequacy. The ideal candidate
would have a strong background in the ethical dimensions of scientific
practice and an appreciation of the
ethical issues raised by deep uncertainty. An understanding of climate
change mitigation, adaptation,
geoengineering strategies is desirable. Interests in decisionmaking
under uncertainty, integrated assessment,
and in collaborations involving Earth scientists, statisticians,
decision analysts, economists, and philosophers
would be further advantages for applicants to both positions.
The positions are available immediately and will remain open until
filled. Initial appointment will be for a
period of one year, with excellent possibility of renewal for one or
more additional years. The salary will be
competitive, commensurate with experience, and will comply with Penn
State University guidelines.
Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.
To apply to either position, please email a single PDF file (maximum 10
MB) containing a letter of interest,
a CV, reprints of two manuscripts, and contact information for three
references to Jaime Ross
(jli1@psu.edu <mail%20to:jli1@psu.edu>). For questions about the
potential projects, please contact Klaus Keller (klaus@psu.edu)
(position #1) or Nancy Tuana (ntuana@psu.edu) (position #2).
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to affirmative action,
equal opportunity, and the diversity
of its workforce.
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:43:39 +0000
From: Emma Hollands <e.hollands@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Statistician post at the SSC, University of
Reading, UK
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Dear List Members,
Apologies for cross-posting.
There is currently a vacancy for a Statistician at the Statistical Services Centre, University of Reading, UK.
The Statistical Services Centre (SSC) provides statistical consultancy and training to a range of clients in the UK and abroad. We are looking for a Statistician to join our team. It should be emphasised that the post is not an academic or research position. The role is for a consultant, specialising in consultancy and training.
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Post of Statistician
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The appointment is full-time, permanent, Grade 6 - 28,132 GBP to 35,597 GBP per annum.
The ideal candidate will be expected to make a strong contribution to all of the areas of interest to the SSC; in particular our work in developing countries, much of which is in Sub-Saharan Africa. The candidate must be happy to travel both within the UK and overseas. Equally, given the variety of our work, we are seeking an enthusiastic person who enjoys the challenge of applied statistical problems and likes to keep up to date with statistical developments.
You will have:
*at least a M.Sc. in Statistics (or equivalent) *experience of working in a statistical consultancy and/or training role *a willingness to travel, both within the UK and abroad *a good working knowledge of mainstream statistical software *the ability to work as part of a team and individually *excellent communication skills.
Closing date: 27 March 2014
Interview dates: 1 & 2 May 2014 (attend both days) Reference number: PM14011
Informal enquiries: contact James Gallagher, Director, SSC on +44 (0)118 378 6730 or email j.gallagher@reading.ac.uk.
Alternative informal enquiries: Carlos Barahona, Deputy Director, SSC on +44 (0)118 378 8026 or email c.e.barahona@reading.ac.uk.
For more information on this position and to formally apply, please visit http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/ or contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH. Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail).
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:52:21 +0000
From: Helena Martins <hmartins@ua.pt>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Young Scientist Summer School
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Young Scientist Summer School
Online Integrated Modelling of Meteorological and Chemical Transport Processes
6-11 July 2014
University of Aveiro, Portugal
The COST Action ES1004 - European framework for online integrated air quality and meteorology modelling<http://eumetchem.info/> is pleased to announce the Young Scientists Summer School on "Online Integrated Modelling of Meteorological and Chemical Transport Processes" <http://aveirosummerschool2014.web.ua.pt/> .
The aim of the Summer School is to train students and researchers from the numerical weather prediction, air quality and climate communities, and to apply integrated modelling of both meteorological and chemical processes to understand the links between atmospheric composition, weather and climate. The main focus is on regional/urban scale models applied for chemical weather forecasting and feedback mechanisms between meteorological and atmospheric pollution processes.
The Summer School will take place from July 6th to 11th, 2014 at the University of Aveiro, in Aveiro, Portugal.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The School offers a specialised study programme for Early Stage Researchers (less than Ph.D +10 years), having as a minimum requirement a Bsc degree.
HOW TO APPLY
In order to apply fill in the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM<http://aveirosummerschool2014.web.ua.pt/applicationform/>. Mandatory documents to upload are: motivation letter and CV including the main publications.
For further information on the programme, please find enclosed the Pre-Announcement leaflet and visit the website Aveiro Young Scientists Summer School<http://aveirosummerschool2014.web.ua.pt/>.
DEADLINE
31 March 2014
For further information please contact
Ana Isabel Miranda, miranda@ua.pt<mailto:miranda@ua.pt>or Helena Martins, hmartins@ua.pt<mailto:hmartins@ua.pt>
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