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1. IC3, Barcelona | Post Doctoral Researcher in Mathematical
Modelling of Infectious Diseases (Human Resources)
2. IC3, Barcelona | Postdoctoral Researcher in Climate Dynamics
(UDIC) (Human Resources)
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Post Doctoral Researcher in Mathematical Modelling of Infectious
Diseases (UDIC).
LOCATION
IC3 Headquarters in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Institut Catal? de Ci?ncies del Clima (IC3) is a climate institution
created by the Government of Catalunya and the University of Barcelona,
aiming at understanding climate change and variability, the dynamics and
theory underlying those changes and the impact on society. IC3 focus on
the Mediterranean regions, tropical Africa, South America and Southeast
Asia.
The UDIC is interested in research fields as diverse as Mediterranean
and tropical climates, teleconnections and global climate dynamics, ENSO
genesis and its predictability, the role of climate variability on the
global carbon cycle and understanding, detecting and simulating climate
impacts. On the latter, the RG on Climate and Health is specifically
devoted to modeling the dynamics of infectious diseases driven by
climate variability. In particular, we have been very active in trying
to understand better the way vector-borne diseases behave and how their
epidemiology interacts with the environment and climate in both endemic
and epidemic settings. Malaria, dengue, chikungunya and leishmaniasis
are among our interests, though we work also on other relevant human
diseases with an environmental link such as cholera, rotavirus and
Kawasaki disease.
For details, see www.ic3.cat
DESIRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates will have several of the following attributes:
- Skill and demonstrated ability and experience in building, calibrating
and in the validation of mathematical models (stochastic ODE systems)
for modeling the dynamics of infectious disease (VBD) or/and (WBD).
Experience in procedures for estimating modeling parameters (e.g. MIF
methods), will be highly valued.
- The candidate should have demonstrated facility in handling large
database (especially climatic databases) and in programming languages
needed for developing code and scripts, as well as proven skills in
advanced statistics is a strong requirement.
- Capacity to write proposals, manuscripts and to work with other
colleagues in a highly collaborative environment will also be valued.
- Fluency in spoken and written English, fluency in other European
languages will be also valued.
CONDITIONS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The position is opened for 24 months with a possibility for extension
and starts preferably anytime in June or July 2014 or as soon as
possible.The salary will be competitive and commensurate with proven
experience.
To apply, please send your CV accompanied with a brief statement (max. 1
page) of interest and experience with the following subject ?Application
for Postdoc researcher in Mathematical Modelling? by e-mail to jobs@ic3.cat
Selected finals candidates should ask for three letters of
recommendation from scientists from paces other than their current
workplace. A letter from the PhD advisor is also encouraged.?
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Date: Fri, 30 May 2014 11:23:53 +0200
From: Human Resources <jobs@ic3.cat>
Subject: [Met-jobs] IC3, Barcelona | Postdoctoral Researcher in
Climate Dynamics (UDIC)
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Climate Dynamics (UDIC)
LOCATION
IC3 Headquarters in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Institut Catal? de Ci?ncies del Clima (IC3) is a climate institution
created by the Government of Catalunya and the University of Barcelona,
aiming at understanding of current and future climate at both global and
regional scales, while aiming at improve and further develop technical
capabilities and tools to simulate unprecedented changes in climate
impacts on societies and economies. IC3 focus on the Mediterranean
regions, tropical Africa, South America and Southeast Asia.
The Climate Dynamics and Impacts (UDIC) Unit is interested in research
fields as diverse as Mediterranean and tropical climates,
teleconnections and global climate dynamics, ENSO genesis and its
predictability, the role of climate variability on the global carbon
cycle and understanding, detecting and simulating climate impacts,
particularly on human health (e.g. infectious diseases). We are
particularly involved in understanding the ranges of climate
sensitivity, in trying to decipher the ways ENSO impacts different
regions ? using both statistical and dynamic models ? and the
implications ENSO has for extremes and impacts on socio-economic factors.
For more details about the research institute, please have a look at our
website www.ic3.cat
We are looking to recruit a 12+12 month full-time Postdoctoral
Researcher in Climate Dynamics. The selected applicant will join the
UDIC and the RG. Global Climate Variability and will give support also
to research on climate-driven infectious diseases models. Expertise on
tropical climate dynamics and climate modelling is expected from the
candidate and capacity to bridge the gap with mathematical modellers and
statisticians working on the simulation of infectious diseases.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences, applied
statistics, or a related field. Ideal candidates will have several of
the following attributes:
- ?Previous ?experience in working with and analyzing global climate
model outputs and data downscaling.
- Demonstrated experience/knowledge on tropical climate dynamics and
predictability.
- Multivariate statistical climate data analysis skills.?
- ?Previous experience in applying climate information within the
context of climate impact studies.?
- Advanced programming skills using R, cdo, nco, fortran and/or python.?
- ?Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.?
- ?A willingness and temperament to facilitate the communication bridge
between climate scientists/modelers, climate impacts researchers and
users of climate information.
- Capacity to write proposals, manuscripts and to work with other
colleagues in a highly collaborative environment will also be valued.
CONDITIONS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The position is opened for 12+12 months. Possibility of extending the
contract beyond two years will be possible depending on the
accomplishments by the candidate.The position starts preferably in April
or May 2013 or as soon as possible after that date.
Salary will be commensurate with Spanish standards for postdoctoral
contracts: Gross salary 27.582 Euros-29.087 Euros.
To apply, please send your CV and application letter with the following
subject ?Application for the PD CLIMATE DINAMICS? by e-mail to jobs@ic3.cat
Selected final candidates should ask for three letters of recommendation
from scientists from places other than their current workplace. A letter
from the PhD advisor is already encouraged. Possibility for an immediate
incorporation will be strongly considered.
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