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Today's Topics:
1. Postdoctoral Fellow in Solar Energy Meteorology and Grid
Integration at UC San Diego (Jan Kleissl)
2. Postdoc in Physical Oceanography at UNSW, Sydney Australia
(Brian Powell)
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Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2014 09:24:05 -0800
From: Jan Kleissl <jkleissl@eng.ucsd.edu>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoctoral Fellow in Solar Energy Meteorology
and Grid Integration at UC San Diego
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The Center for Energy Research, University of California, San Diego,
is seeking one highly qualified scientist as postdoctoral researcher
starting immediately. The position is part of Department of Energy
(DOE), California Energy Commission (CEC), and California Public
Utilities Commission (CSI) funded projects to facilitate solar energy
grid integration through solar energy forecasting and power grid
modeling. The goal is to avoid or reduce integration costs of high
penetration of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems into the electric grid.
Further information about the Kleissl Solar Resources and Forecasting
Lab can be found at http://maeresearch.ucsd.edu/kleissl and
http://solar.ucsd.edu.
Strong programming and data analysis skills are required. Experience
with one or several of the following would be beneficial:
Radiative transfer models (3DRTM).
Numerical weather prediction (WRF, data assimilation).
Marine stratocumulus meteorology.
Image processing (image segmentation, optical flow).
Electric power flow models (OpenDSS, quasi-steady state, optimization).
Forecasts of solar photovoltaic output will be generated for
minutes-ahead using sky imagers and hours and days-ahead using the
Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model and grid impacts will be
modeled with OpenDSS (see related publications at
http://maeresearch.ucsd.edu/kleissl/pubs/pubs.html). The successful
candidate will work with colleagues at NREL, Sandia National Lab, DOE,
utilities, and industry on joint projects and present at national and
international conferences such as IEEE Power Engineering Society,
American Solar Energy Society, and American Meteorological Society.
The postdoctoral fellow will have access to unique solar resource
databases and observatories such as 1-sec inverter-level output from
the 48 MW Copper Mountain Photovoltaic plant, a solar resource network
at UC San Diego including 9 pyranometers, two advanced UCSD sky
imagers, cloud speed sensors, a radiometer, an atmospheric profiler,
and various sky imager deployments in Oklahoma (ARM), Hawai'i, and
California.
Applicants should hold a PhD degree in a relevant discipline
(atmospheric science, meteorology, physics, environmental, electrical,
or mechanical engineering) that was conferred no more than 4 years ago
or have submitted their thesis at the time of appointment.
Collaborative opportunities exist with the Scripps Institution of
Oceanography Center for Atmospheric Sciences, the research groups of
Profs. Coimbra and Arias-Castro.
To apply, please submit a short description of qualifications, CV
including list of peer-reviewed publications, and list of three
referees by March 15th 2014 to jkleissl@ucsd.edu. Further information
about the position can be obtained from Professor Jan Kleissl,
jkleissl@ucsd.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled.
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2014 15:32:01 -1000
From: Brian Powell <powellb@hawaii.edu>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoc in Physical Oceanography at UNSW, Sydney
Australia
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Postdoctoral Research Associate Physical Oceanography
University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in regional ocean modelling. The role is to carry out high level research in support of a project funded by the Australian Research Council ?Advancing Dynamical Understanding in the East Australian Current: Optimising the Ocean Observing and Prediction Effort?. The objective of this research is to provide new insight into the complex dynamics of the East Australian Current through data assimilative numerical modelling. We will assess the value of new oceanic observations mainly acquired through the Australian IMOS program in improving state-estimation and thus prediction, along Australia?s highly populated east coast.
It is expected that the successful applicant will undertake original research, leading to publications in leading international journals, on this and associated topics.
Essential requirements for the position: a PhD in Physical Oceanography or a related discipline. Experience with regional ocean modelling (preferably ROMS) is essential, and proficiency with visualisation tools such as Matlab is also desirable. A demonstrated ability to undertake independent research; excellent computing and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a research team.
This is a fixed term position for 18 months with the possibility of extension dependent on funding. We seek a mid year start date ? or sooner.
Applicant may be required to undergo pre-employment checks prior to appointment to this role.
Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria in their application. Women and people from equity groups are encouraged to apply.
Further Information and the Full Position Description and Application process:
http://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/research-associate-7
email Moninya Roughan for further details. mroughan@unsw.edu.au
Application close:
7 March 2014
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