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Today's Topics:
1. Met Office Job Vacancy - UM Partner Support Scientist
(Giblin, Laura)
2. Post-doctoral vacancy in cloud modeling - Lund, Sweden
(Vaughan Phillips)
3. Met Office Job Vacancy - Global Climate Dynamics Scientific
Manager (Giblin, Laura)
4. Met Office Job Vacancy - Global Climate Dynamics Scientist -
Regional Climate Extremes (Giblin, Laura)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 09:34:05 +0000
From: "Giblin, Laura" <laura.giblin@metoffice.gov.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Met Office Job Vacancy - UM Partner Support
Scientist
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Cc: "Missen, Hannah" <hannah.missen@metoffice.gov.uk>
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Hi
Please can you advertise the following for us?
Thanks
Laura
UM partner support scientist
http://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/current-vacancies
Location
Exeter HQ
Contract type
Permanent
Salary range
21675.00 - 29100.00 GBP per Year
Opening date
18-08-2014
Closing date
12-09-2014
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Salary Information
?21,675 and for exceptional candidates up to ?29,100
Background
The provision of the Unified Model, its supporting software and its data are key to Met Office scientific and business partnerships both nationally and internationally.
This post supports the provision of the UM and its data across science and business partnerships. The postholder will provide user support and carry out technical work to upgrade and implement model configurations. An increasing element will include development of the real-time Initialisation Data Service, providing lateral boundary data and model output used to drive remote configurations. The post will also maintain and develop a range of collaboration tools used to improve cross-institutional working, such as twiki and newsgroups. There will be opportunities to work at UM partner sites, and to undertake research aligned with the UM partnership technical or science programmes.
Job Purpose
To support UM applications at partner sites with an emphasis on operational short-range NWP and real-time provision of data, as well as supporting the wider interests of the UM partnership through development of collaboration tools and scientific and technical development of the UM.
Job Responsibilities
Provide technical support and training to international UM partners to allow the UM and associated software to be used effectively.
Provide technical support and development as part of international capacity building programmes.
Provide support for UM partner use of the Initialisation Data Service, and make the required changes to develop the Initialisation Data Service for use at each Parallel Suite.
Develop communication tools to allow international UM partners to increase the effectiveness of their use and development of the UM and associated software.
Through collaborative research, to support and enhance the ability of the UM and associated software to improve weather and climate forecast and services from short range through to climate timescales.
Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
1. Strong scientific or technical background, such as a PhD or equivalent experience in a physical science or mathematics.
2. Experience of running large codes such as the UM together with an ability to troubleshoot problems.
3. Evidence of ability to foster collaboration and work well with people to build partnerships.
4. Strong computing skills - Fortran, Unix and some use of High Performance Computing.
5. An organised approach to work with the ability to discern priorities amongst a range of competing demands.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
1. Knowledge and experience of running the UM for research or operations.
2. Experience of running and analysing associated software e.g. FCM, Rose and Cylc, and experience using diagnostic tools e.g. python and Iris.
3. Previous experience in providing training.
4. A willingness to undertake occasional temporary detached duty visits to collaborating organisations for periods of around 1 week to 1 month.
Additional Supplementary Information
This position provides excellent opportunity for career development through interaction across the Met Office and with our UM partners, and to develop your skills for a more senior role.
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 09:12:58 +0000
From: Vaughan Phillips <vaughan.phillips@nateko.lu.se>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Post-doctoral vacancy in cloud modeling - Lund,
Sweden
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Post-doctoral researcher position available: modelling of aerosol-cloud interactions
at Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, Lund University, Sweden
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The vacancy is within the atmospheric modelling group in Lund University and will involve the development and application of numerical models for the simulation of clouds and cloud systems. Models are developed and run on Linux platforms. The main development language is FORTRAN, while processing of output is done with MATLAB as well as scripting languages. The research group maintains its own Linux machines but also uses other HPC facilities, such as those offered by LUNARC (www.lunarc.lu.se). The research group of Dr Phillips at Lund University has a strong track record in creating new cloud models and applying them to tackle problems related to severe weather, cloud glaciation, lightning and mechanisms for aerosol effects on cold clouds.
The researcher will study the microphysics of glaciated clouds with a high-resolution model. The modelling for the position will be a link between our detailed high-resolution aerosol-cloud models and the climate models. There will be a sequence of tasks:- (i) improved representation of mixed-phase microphysics in our cloud models and their validation; (ii) creation of codes for large-scale models; and (iii) sensitivity studies with the models concerning ice-phase processes of precipitation production. The position will be at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science at Lund University and will be for a period of 11 months in 2014/2015.
Some of the requirements for the position are that applicants must have:- a PhD degree in atmospheric science; a bachelors or Masters degree in a numerical scientific area, such as physics, engineering or maths; examined proficiency in mathematics while at university; documented other qualifications in natural sciences; documented programming skills and experience in the Fortran and Matlab programming languages; and experience in creation of aspects of numerical models, such as process parameterizations. Knowledge of cloud microphysics and aerosol science is advantageous. The applicant should have fluency in English. Knowledge of Swedish is not required.
Full details for the application are given at http://www.lu.se/lediga-anstallningar-available-jobs?x=0&Dnr=620626&Type=E. For more information, contact Dr Phillips at Vaughan.Phillips@nateko.lu.se.
The deadline for online applications has been changed to 1 September 2014.
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 10:40:45 +0000
From: "Giblin, Laura" <laura.giblin@metoffice.gov.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Met Office Job Vacancy - Global Climate Dynamics
Scientific Manager
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Hi
Please can you advertise the following for us?
Thanks
Laura
http://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/current-vacancies
Global Climate Dynamics - Scientific Manager
Location
Exeter HQ
Contract type
Temporary
Salary range
39102.00 - 44880.00 GBP per Year
Opening date
19-08-2014
Closing date
08-09-2014
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Salary Information
?39,102 and for exceptional candidates up to ?44,880
Background
The jobholder will work as leader of a small team of climate experts on the dynamics of regional climate variability. By developing and applying tailored dynamical and statistical analyses, the jobholder will improve our dynamical understanding of regional climate, quantify levels and mechanisms of predictability and investigate the cause of errors in regional climate simulations with a focus on Asia and Europe. Both long climate simulations and initialised climate forecasts will be used to investigate regional climate variability and change.
Job Purpose
To deliver scientific research: to enhance the Met Office's capability and reputation in the field of global climate dynamics; and to improve the quality of its products, predictions and advice to customers.
Job Responsibilities
Manage the Climate Dynamics team within the Monthly to Decadal Prediction group.
To understand, model and predict the dynamics of regional climate variability in observations and climate models.
To lead and carry out research and development to deliver agreed project outputs which significantly improve Met Office systems, products or advice for the benefit of customers.
To lead the presentation and publication/documentation of their work internally and externally in order to communicate advice, maintain our scientific/technical capability and integrity and to promote our reputation.
Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
1. A good degree (2:1 or equivalent) in physical or mathematical sciences.
2. A PhD or equivalent in Meteorology or Climate Science.
3. Experience of manipulating and visualizing large meteorological datasets.
4. The ability to successfully manage a team of research scientists.
5. Demonstrated successful written and verbal communication to a range of audiences.
6. A well established record of innovative research in regional dynamical meteorology, including prominent peer reviewed publications.
7. Demonstrated ability to formulate, coordinate, manage staff and deliver research projects to agreed outputs and deadlines.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
1. Expert knowledge of climate dynamics and predictability.
2. Experience running and/or analyzing output from General Circulation Models.
3. Experience of managing a team of research scientists.
4. Willingness to travel.
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 10:42:48 +0000
From: "Giblin, Laura" <laura.giblin@metoffice.gov.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Met Office Job Vacancy - Global Climate Dynamics
Scientist - Regional Climate Extremes
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Hi
Please can you advertise the following for us?
Thanks
Laura
http://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/current-vacancies
Global Climate Dynamics Scientist - Regional Climate Extremes
Location
Exeter HQ
Contract type
Temporary
Salary range
26010.00 - 35040.00 GBP per Year
Opening date
19-08-2014
Closing date
08-09-2014
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Salary Information
?26,010 and for exceptional candidates up to ?35,040
Background
The jobholder will work as a member of a small team of climate experts on the dynamics and predictability of regional climate extremes. Statistical and dynamical analyses will be used to reveal the fidelity of climate model simulations and forecasts of extreme events with a focus on Asia and Europe. The sources of observed and modelled extreme events will be compared and long climate records and future projections will be analysed to understand the role of regional dynamical changes in the context of climate change. Reasons for successes and failures to reproduce extreme events in climate models will also be investigated along with their predictability and optimal methods of skilful and reliable prediction.
Depending on the experience of the applicant, this is an opportunity to develop or apply expertise in regional climate extremes and climate change and to investigate the predictability and model simulation of extreme meteorological events worldwide.
Job Purpose
To deliver scientific research in the field of dynamics and predictability of regional climate extremes: to enhance the Met Office's capability and reputation; and to improve the quality of its products, predictions or advice to customers.
Job Responsibilities
To plan scientific or technical projects in the field of climate dynamics and predictability of regional climate extremes.
To evaluate the fidelity of climate model simulations and forecasts of extreme events as a part of the research and development programme.
To lead and carry out research and development to deliver agreed project outputs which significantly improve Met Office systems, products or advice for the benefit of customers.
To lead the presentation and publication/documentation of their work internally and externally in order to communicate advice and/or maintain our scientific/technical capability and integrity and to promote our reputation.
Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
1. A good degree (2:1 or equivalent) in physical or mathematical sciences.
2. A PhD or equivalent in Meteorology or Climate Science.
3. Experience of manipulating and visualizing large meteorological datasets.
4. Demonstrated successful written and verbal communication skills.
5. Senior Scientist - an established research record including peer reviewed publications in this area.
6. Senior Scientist - several years of post doctorate research experience.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
1. Knowledge of global climate variability and predictability.
2. Experience running and/or analysing output from General Circulation Models.
3. Willingness to travel.
4. Senior Scientist - a record of driving and planning research projects.
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