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Today's Topics:
1. Project Scientist/Postdoctoral Researcher for APL/JAMSTEC
(jvratnam@jamstec.go.jp)
2. PhD or MS graduate assistantship in climate dynamics
(Shinoda, Toshiaki)
3. PhD Opportunity at Imperial College London (Brindley, Helen E)
4. PhD position (INRIA): data assimilation for smart cities,
with application to air quality (Vivien Mallet)
5. Postdoctoral Researcher at NCAR (Boulder, CO) (Tom Auligne)
6. Postdoctoral Research Scientist for NASA IDS (Roger Brugge)
7. FWD: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Hydrology/Water Science,
University of Aberdeen (Elena Tarnavsky)
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 09:21:50 +0900 (JST)
From: jvratnam@jamstec.go.jp
Subject: [Met-jobs] Project Scientist/Postdoctoral Researcher for
APL/JAMSTEC
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Two or three positions are available for Project Scientist/Postdoctoral Researchers to be engaged in research and development as part of the project entitled "Prediction of newly found climate phenomena and its societal application", supported by the Environment Research and Technology Development Fund (ERTDF) of Ministry of Environment Japan.
Please visit
http://www.jamstec.go.jp/e/about/recruit/apl_20140519.html for more details
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:08:22 +0000
From: "Shinoda, Toshiaki" <Toshiaki.Shinoda@tamucc.edu>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD or MS graduate assistantship in climate
dynamics
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PhD or MS graduate assistantship in climate dynamics
The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is inviting applications for a fully-funded MS or PhD student. The successful applicant will work on a research project related to tropical air-sea interaction, climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, or tropical and subtropical ocean processes. A specific research topic will be selected based on the student's interest.
Applicants should have a BS degree in Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Sciences, or relevant fields. Strong physics and math background is desirable. Qualified applicants should contact Dr. Toshi Shinoda (tshinoda@tamucc.edu). Applications for the PhD program in Spring 2015 are due on September 15, 2014. More information about the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, MS and PhD programs can be found at http://pens.tamucc.edu/.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a rapidly growing research university, located on the beautiful coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
Toshiaki Shinoda, Associate Professor
Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5892, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5892
Phone: (361) 825-3636
Email: tshinoda@tamucc.edu
Web: http://faculty.tamucc.edu/tshinoda/
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 15:26:29 +0000
From: "Brindley, Helen E" <h.brindley@imperial.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD Opportunity at Imperial College London
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PhD Opportunity in Atmospheric Physics/Earth Observation
Reducing uncertainty in climate predictions: Enhancing the science case for TRUTHS
The National Physical Laboratory's (NPL) proposed Traceable Radiometry Underpinning Terrestrial- and Helio- Studies (TRUTHS) mission offers a novel approach to the provision of key scientific data with unprecedented radiometric accuracy for Earth Observation (EO) and solar studies. Measuring reflected solar radiation, TRUTHS aims to provide 'benchmark' measurements of key radiative forcings and feedbacks such as those due to clouds, aerosol and surface albedo, with uncertainties small enough that the signal of future change, superposed on a background of natural variability, can be clearly detected. Uniquely, TRUTHS can also improve the performance of the Earth observing system as a whole through the provision of high accuracy, SI traceable, reference calibration to other satellite sensors. In principle this would facilitate the upgrade of existing and planned operational missions to become the building blocks of a global climate observatory.
Members of the Space and Atmospheric Physics group (SPAT) have been working in collaboration with colleagues at NPL over the last year to help define mission requirements for TRUTHS, with particular emphasis on assessing the optimal design to achieve specific science goals. For example, what impact does the choice of sensor spectral range and resolution have on our ability to diagnose the effects of changes in cloud, surface or aerosol properties? How does the choice of satellite orbit affect the ability of the observations to capture the true state of the climate system? Is continuous sampling in time required or will periodic, multi-year missions be sufficient to constrain the climate system? What is the likely impact of improved accuracy on the quality of retrievals of important geophysical parameters?
The aim of this Industrial CASE PhD is to build on these efforts using analysis of the climate change signatures to optimize both the sensor design and the exploitation of the mission data products; enhancing the overall science case for TRUTHS. While one of the areas highlighted above may provide a starting point for their investigations, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will, with guidance from the supervisors, develop their own ideas concerning promising avenues for extended research. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a project which has the potential to instigate a step-change in our ability to observe and subsequently predict our climate.
The 3 year project is fully funded for UK residents (fees only for EU students) and will include a CASE stipend. Applicants should have or expect to obtain a degree and/or masters in a Physics, Maths or Climate related subject at 2:1 level or higher. The joint supervisors are Dr Helen Brindley (SPAT) and Dr Paul Green (NPL). For informal enquiries please contact either Dr Brindley (h.brindley@imperial.ac.uk) or Dr Green (paul.green@npl.co.uk).
Closing Date for applications: May 31st 2014
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Dr H Brindley
Space and Atmospheric Physics Group
Imperial College London
Prince Consort Road
South Kensington, SW7 2AZ
Tel: +44 (0)207 5947673
Fax: +44 (0) 207 5947772
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 06:38:54 +0200
From: Vivien Mallet <Vivien.Mallet@inria.fr>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD position (INRIA): data assimilation for smart
cities, with application to air quality
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INRIA offers a PhD position on data assimilation in the context of smart
cities, with application to air quality monitoring and forecasting.
The objective is to design an urban system for monitoring and decision
making, using numerical models and observations. The system will consist
of a collection of consistent mathematical methods for state estimation,
inverse modeling, uncertainty quantification and network design at city
scale. The target application is air quality. An important question will
be the management of observations from mobile sensors.
See the detailed description:
http://www-rocq.inria.fr/clime/jobs/2014/phd-smart_city.pdf
Contact: Vivien.Mallet@inria.fr (+33 1 39 63 55 76)
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 15:54:37 -0600
From: Tom Auligne <auligne@ucar.edu>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoctoral Researcher at NCAR (Boulder, CO)
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Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: This is a new, full-time two-year term position with possibility of extension. Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 4:00 p.m. (MDT) Friday, April 25, 2014. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.
NCAR - Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology Division (MMM)
Partial relocation costs paid per UCAR?s relocation policy
If necessary, UCAR/NCAR will sponsor a work visa (e.g., H1B, etc.) to fill this position.
BASIC JOB FUNCTION:
This position will contribute to research on mesoscale data assimilation across different projects. The research conducted focuses on advanced data assimilation methods (both variational- and ensemble-based techniques) and advanced observation types (e.g. cloud-and-precipitation-affected satellite radiances) for regional and global numerical weather prediction.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Conduct research and development related to mesoscale weather prediction with WRF and MPAS community models. Research emphasis will be the improvement of convection-permitting forecasts using all-sky satellite radiances (i.e. both clear and cloud-affected radiances) in the GSI ensemble/variational hybrid data assimilation system.
Further develop advanced methods for the assimilation of clouds from remote sensing and conduct impact studies for various applications where cloud initialization plays a major role.
Prepare results for publication in peer-reviewed journals and for presentation at meetings and conferences. Prepare and deliver summary reports or project progress reports as needed.
Contribute to the goals of the NESL/MMM program. May assist in the development of funding proposals and contribute to program planning for the Data Assimilation Section of MMM.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
Education and Experience:
Ph.D. degree within the last 5 years in Meteorology, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and experience with probability and statistics
Extensive skill in data assimilation and NWP, as demonstrated in peer-reviewed journal publications
Knowledge in satellite remote sensing
Knowledge of and advanced skills with programming languages (Fortran-90 preferred) and scripting
Ability in working with Linux/Unix operating systems and display tools (NCL, et al.)
Effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a development team
DESIRED (but not required):
Experience and specialization in data assimilation, numerical forecasting and/or mesoscale weather prediction.
Experience with WRF numerical model and associated data assimilation systems (WRFDA, GSI and/or DART)
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic partner status, disability, or veteran status.
Job Location
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Appointment Type
Term Full-Time (T1)
link to Job #14103 on UCAR site
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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 08:03:13 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoctoral Research Scientist for NASA IDS
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Job Posting: Postdoctoral Research Scientist for NASA IDS
Applications are now invited for a postdoctoral position at the International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) in Palisades, NY through a NASA Interdisciplinary Research in Earth Science project (Title: Linking Remote Sensing Data and Energy Balance Models for a Scalable Agriculture Insurance System for sub-Saharan Africa). This project brings together climate science, economics, and remote sensing expertise to focus on providing a scalable and sensor-independent remote sensing based product that can be used in agriculture insurance programs. This research seeks to provide a multi-resolution, multi-sensor source of weather and climate information that will enable the scaling up of an agriculture insurance program that provides basic weather-risk financial support. Physical/environmental variables used in this project include: 1) evapotranspiration (from the Evaporative Stress Index (ESI) derived from polar orbiting and geostationary satellite observations), 2) rainfall (CHIRPS 30-year estimates), 3) soil moisture (AMSR/E , NLDAS model runs, ECMWF and eventually SMAP), 4) vegetation (MODIS, VIIRS, AVHRR), and 5) landscape characteristics (Landsat, Very High Resolution/commercial sensors).
Responsibilities:
Applicants will collaborate with IRI and Lamont-Doherty Research Scientists as well as with NASA IDS remote sensing scientists. The successful applicants will be expected to take leadership in one or more of the research topics noted below:
? Evaluation of methodologies and products such as the utilization of remote sensing data, model outputs, farmer/local expert experience, and ground measurements.
? Exploration of methodologies and products in one or more new (e.g. Rwanda) or ongoing (e.g. Ethiopia, Senegal) project sites.
? Comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of the different physical/environmental variables mentioned above.
? Advancement of existing research goals to inform processes and develop index insurance educational materials and possibly implementation.
The candidate will have the freedom to collaboratively design his/her research within the scope of the broad project topics outlined above.
Required Qualifications:
? PhD in geography, remote sensing, atmospheric science
Preferred Qualifications:
? Strong remote sensing expertise
? Experience integrating remote sensing data and products at different scales
? Knowledge of major programming languages for remote sensing analysis and geospatial applications (e.g. R, IDL, C, Python, gdal)
? Experience with and interest in at least one and preferably more of the following areas: remote sensing science, satellite monitoring, climate modeling
? Experience developing the kinds of remote sensing physical variables mentioned above
? Field experience is a plus, especially working directly with farmers in Africa or in the developing world
? Excellent written and oral communication skills. A track record in publishing journal papers and conference presentations.
? Ability to work as part of a team
The position is a full time 1-year appointment, with the opportunity of continuation contingent on performance and availability of funding.
Search will remain open for 30 days after the ad appears and will continue until the position is filled. Screening of applicants will begin immediately. Please visit our online application site at
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59190
for further information about this position and to submit your application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and contact information for three references.
Columbia University benefits afforded with this Officer of Research position.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We consider online applications only.
The IRI is a catalyst for the creation and provision of science-based outcomes that address climate risk. Our approach is based on collaborative partnerships with local, national, regional, international, public and private institutions facilitating the open exchange of ideas, information, and technology between many disciplines and regions.
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Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 08:27:07 +0000
From: Elena Tarnavsky <e.tarnavsky@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] FWD: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Hydrology/Water
Science, University of Aberdeen
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