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Today's Topics:
1. Postdoc and PhD in Statistics/Atmospheric Science (Georg Mayr)
2. Postdoctoral position available at the GeoHydrodynamics and
Environment Research group (University of Li?ge, Belgium)
(Roger Brugge)
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 08:00:58 +0000
From: Georg Mayr <georg.mayr@uibk.ac.at>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoc and PhD in Statistics/Atmospheric Science
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*Postdoc and PhD Positions in Statistics/Atmospheric Science*
The Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics and the Department of
Statistics at the Uni-
versity of Innsbruck, Austria, seek to fill a postdoc and a PhD position in
a 3-year research
project to forecast low visibility operating states at airports.
*Background*
The working group on weather forecasting at the Institute of Meteorology
and Geophysics
has been teaming up with the Department of Statistics to develop methods
for creating au-
tomated probabilistic end-to-end forecasts. In this project, Austro
Control, the agency re-
sponsible for a safe, reliable, and efficient air traffic throughout
Austrian airspace, joins the
consortium. The project will develop an experimental forecasting system for
the probability
of the occurrence of low-visibility-procedure-states and different
instrument-landing-system
categories at three different Austrian airports. Poor visibility conditions
reduce capacity
at these airports leading to delays and/or flight cancellations. Modern
statistical methods
combined with historical and current observational, measurement, and
numerical weather
prediction model data will be at the core of the forecasting system. The
best method will be
selected using an end-user (Air Traffic Management) metric (cost-loss).
*Responsibilities*
Postdoc (18 months with continuation possibility in follow-up project)
? Main goal: Development of statistical models to forecast the operating
states using an
array of measurement data and output from numerical weather prediction
models.
? Further goal: Verification (in conjunction with the PhD student).
PhD (36 months)
? Preparing and selecting relevant measurements for the forecast algorithms.
? Developing forecasting methods (in conjunction with postdoc).
? Developing end-user-centric verification method.
? Interaction with operational personnel at airports.
*Required Qualifications*
? Degree (MSc, PhD) in statistics or atmospheric science with solid
statistical background.
? Computing: Proficiency in R; knowledge of Python helpful.
? Languages: Excellent English; German optional.
*Application Deadline*: Review of applications will begin on April 25, 2014
and may con-
tinue until both positions are filled.
*Apply Electronically*: Send a cover letter, resume/CV, abstract of your
Master and/or PhD
thesis, and the names and contact details of two references to
synstat@gmail.com. Refer-
ences will not be contacted without prior notification of the candidates.
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 09:39:38 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoctoral position available at the
GeoHydrodynamics and Environment Research group (University of Li?ge,
Belgium)
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Postdoctoral position available at the GeoHydrodynamics and Environment Research group (University of Li?ge, Belgium)
Numerical ocean models have contributed significantly to improve our understanding of the dynamics of the ocean. However such models are only approximations, and observations are needed to reduce the uncertainty of these models. Data assimilation allows to combine model results and observations in a statistically optimal way.
The GHER participates in European and Belgian projects aiming to apply data assimilation techniques to complex coupled models and assimilation of new data types (such as surface currents measurements). The GHER develops also advanced data analysis approaches for satellite and in situ data.
In the frame of these projects, a postdoctoral position is opened. The tentative start date of the contract will be the 1st May 2014. The position requires a degree in civil engineering, physics, applied mathematics or related field. The applicant is expected to have some experience with ocean models (such as ROMS), statistics or data processing. She/he should also have experience in programming (using languages such as Fortran, Matlab/Octave, C/C++ or Python). Good English skills (oral and written) are also required. The salary of this full time position will depend on the qualifications of the candidate. The contract will cover a period of one year. The contract might be extended depending on progress and the availability of new funding.
Interested persons are invited to submit an application dossier consisting of a motivation letter, a curriculum vitae with full contact information, copies of diplomas and their PhD thesis to our secretary C. Peelen (oceanphys@ulg.ac.be<mailto:oceanphys@ulg.ac.be>). The review of applications is open and will continue until the position is filled.
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