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Today's Topics:
1. Research-associate position in atmospheric dynamics at the
Goethe Universitaet Frankfurt (Ulrich Achatz)
2. Geological Postdoctoral Fellow (Climate Sciences) - 78144,
USA (Roger Brugge)
3. Two postdoc positions in the UCD wave group (Roger Brugge)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 08:21:29 +0200
From: Ulrich Achatz <achatz@iau.uni-frankfurt.de>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Research-associate position in atmospheric
dynamics at the Goethe Universitaet Frankfurt
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In the research group Theory of Atmospheric Dynamics and Climate at the
Institute of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences of the
Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-University Frankfurt there is a vacancy for a
Research Associate (Akademische/r Rat/R?tin auf Zeit)
The initial appointment will be for three years.
Applicants should hold a PhD in meteorology, physics, applied
mathematics, fluid dynamics, astronomy or a related field. Expected is a
strong background in theory and/or modeling and a capability for
research in atmosphere dynamics. Desirable would be experience in the
theory of stochastic dynamical systems and/or with large fluid-dynamical
codes. The specific research field shall be theory and modelling of
stochastic/deterministic mesoscale and sub-mesoscale wave dynamics and
its interaction with larger-scale systems. The ultimate objective is the
improvement of the description of gravity waves in weather and climate
models.
The post offers the opportunity for further scientific qualification
within the German system (Habilitation). Within this framework a modest
participation in teaching in the meteorology program and in attracting
external funding is expected. The research activity is to be embedded
both in a national research initiative (DFG research unit) on the
multi-scale dynamics of gravity waves, and in the corresponding
international scientific community.
Some information on the research group can be found under
http://www2.uni-frankfurt.de/45681958/Theory-of-Atmospheric-Dynamics-and-Climate.
Its focus is on scale interactions in atmosphere dynamics, with
applications to large-scale low-frequency variability and to
gravity-wave dynamics. Middle-atmosphere dynamics is another field of
work. Techniques used include multi-scale asymptotics, stochastic
methods, and numerical simulation. Inquiries should be addressed to
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Achatz (achatz@iau.uni-frankfurt.de).
Applications with the usual documents (CV, diplomas, and a list of
publications) should be sent by June 15, 2014 to Prof. Dr. Ulrich
Achatz, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universit?t Frankfurt, Institut f?r
Atmosph?re und Umwelt, Altenh?ferallee 1, 60438 Frankfurt am Main,
Germany. Applications will be considered beyond this date until the post
has been filled.
--
Ulrich Achatz
Professor, Theory of Atmospheric Dynamics and Climate
Institut fuer Atmosphaere und Umwelt
Goethe-Universitaet Frankfurt
Altenhoeferallee 1
60438 Frankfurt am Main
GERMANY
Tel: +49-69-798-40243
Fax: +49-69-798-40264
URL: http://www2.uni-frankfurt.de/43754014/Ulrich-Achatz
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Prof. Dr. Ulrich Achatz
Theorie der Atmosph?rischen Dynamik und des Klimas
Institut f?r Atmosph?re und Umwelt
Goethe-Universit?t Frankfurt
Altenh?ferallee 1
60438 Frankfurt am Main
Tel: 069-798-40243
Fax: 069-798-40264
URL: http://www2.uni-frankfurt.de/43754014/Ulrich-Achatz
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2014 09:27:49 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Geological Postdoctoral Fellow (Climate Sciences)
- 78144, USA
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Geological Postdoctoral Fellow (Climate Sciences) - 78144
Organization: ES-Earth Sciences
The Earth Sciences Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) invites applications for a Post Doctoral Researcher to join a new project aimed at understanding the possible role of human influence on extreme weather statistics: the Calibrated and Systematic Characterization, Attribution, and Detection of Extremes (CASCADE) project. Our research will advance our understanding of climate extremes and enhance our ability to attribute and project changes in their risk because of anthropogenic climate change. The position calls for an individual with experience in extreme weather/climate phenomena, climate modeling, and multiscale dynamics of the Earth?s atmosphere. This is an excellent environment for working with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team in the Climate Sciences Department. Berkeley Lab is a renowned center of scientific expertise in many facets of climate-related fundamental and applied science.
The successful candidate will work closely with a team that is focused on systematically improving the fidelity of simulated climate extremes using state-of-the-science Earth system models. The work will focus on several important types of extremes including droughts, downpours, heat waves, atmospheric rivers, tropical cyclones, and hurricanes. The goal of this effort is to determine how best to enhance long-term projections of these phenomena in future climates through systematic development of the multiscale physics in the target Earth system model. The position entails using a combination of scaling theory, short-range forecasts, and in situ and satellite data in order to identify opportunities for improved extreme weather simulation. The Post Doctoral Researcher will have the opportunity to contribute to three other major ?work packages? within the CASCADE project, including: attributing and projecting changes in extreme events, application of novel statistical methods for analyzing climate extremes, and development of high performance computational pipelines. The candidate will also have the opportunity to collaborate with a multi-lab consortium toward development of advanced scale-aware representations of critical atmospheric processes. Ultimately, this effort will lead to demonstrable improvements in the target Earth system model and an improved understanding of climate extremes.
The work will require skills in:
(1) intensive use of state-of-the-science Earth system models;
(2) application of a wide array of observations to evaluate climate models;
(3) investigation of the connections between atmospheric phenomena and their underlying physics and dynamics;
(4) oral and written presentation of results; and
(5) ability to work in an integrated team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
? Analyze hydrometeorological extremes simulated by state-of-the-science climate models.
? Evaluate the fidelity of extremes simulated by these models.
? Determine the sensitivity of model fidelity to key aspects of the model?s numerical implementation.
? Work with other model developers to improve the multiscale emulation of climate extremes.
? Author technical reports and peer-reviewed journal articles.
? Produce and deliver oral and written presentations of scientific results.
? Work collaboratively in a large multidisciplinary research team.
? Successfully contribute to an active intellectual environment.
Qualifications
? Recent Ph.D. in atmospheric science, physics, applied mathematics, environmental engineering science, or a closely related field.
? Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive analyses making use of different subsets of simulations, evaluation datasets, and advanced analysis techniques.
? Demonstrated proficiency with one or more programming languages (especially Python and/or Fortran)
? Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications skills for presentation of research.
? Ability to work effectively in a large and integrated team.
NOTE: This is a 1 year term appointment with the possibility of renewal for up to 5 years based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs. Salary for post-doctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=7523 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.
About Us
The Berkeley Lab Earth Sciences Division's newest department (founded in April 2007), the Climate Sciences Department is dedicated to atmospheric and climate science. With roughly a dozen distinguished scientists, specialists, and technicians, this world-class team will lead the Earth Sciences Division towards creating a new kind of climate model, integrating cutting-edge climate science, such as the pioneering work on the carbon cycle conducted at Berkeley Lab, and drawing on work by scientists at UC Berkeley and other universities and national laboratories. The goal is not to predict climate alone, but also to predict the interactions among climate, water, and energy on a global scale. Learn more athttp://esd.lbl.gov/departments/climate_sciences/.
Berkeley Lab addresses the world?s most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab?s scientific expertise has been recognized with 13 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy?s Office of Science. Read about the excellent Total Rewards Program at Berkeley Lab.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2014 09:29:29 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Two postdoc positions in the UCD wave group
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or Level 2, WaveMeasurement, Mathematical Sciences
This post is NOT a typical postdoctoral position. This post provides a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to work at the interface of science and industry to solve a real world problem of global importance. This research and development (R&D) position is within the multidisciplinary research project WAVEMEASUREMENT funded by the European Research Council under the Proof of Concept scheme, from 1st September 2014 to 31th August 2015. WAVEMEASUREMENT is linked to the collaborative MULTIWAVE project (ERC Advanced Grant, 2012-2016, http://www.ercmultiwave.eu/) between two academic partners, University College Dublin in Ireland and University of Franche-Comt? in Besan?on, France.
This position may be appointed at either Post Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or Level 2 depending on the experience of the successful applicant.
The application must be made online: go to
http://www.ucd.ie/hr/jobvacancies/
Click on Job Vacancies for External Applicants
Enter the Reference Number 006680
Closing date: 19th June 2014, 5 pm
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2, Multiwave, Mathematical Sciences
This post is within the multidisciplinary research project MULTIWAVE funded by the European Research Council from 2012-2016 to investigate the physics of rogue waves in hydrodynamics and optics. By studying the physical similarities between extreme dynamics in these two systems, the aim is to generate new insight into the generation mechanisms of the infamous and destructive oceanic rogue waves. MULTIWAVE is a collaborative project between two partners: University College Dublin in Ireland and the CNRS Institute FEMTO-ST in Besan?on, France.
The main aim of this particular post is the development of numerical and statistical techniques for the analysis of highest-amplitude extreme events. The candidate will use both direct numerical simulations of the free surface Euler equations and third generation wave models such as Wavewatch III.
This post may be filled at either Post Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 depending on the experience of the Successful candidate.
The application must be made online: go to
http://www.ucd.ie/hr/jobvacancies/
Click on Job Vacancies for External Applicants
Enter the Reference Number 006681
Closing date: 10th July 2014, 5 pm
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