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Today's Topics:
1. open position on statistics/econometrics applied to land-use
[IIASA] (LECLERE David)
2. Research Scientist : National Centre for Atmospheric Science
: University of Reading, UK (Nicola Bray)
3. Tenure-track Faculty Position at Ball State University (USA)
(Roger Brugge)
4. Met Office Job Vacancy - Verification Scientist (Meredith, Shelly)
5. Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment position
in Earth System Science (Callie Brazil)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:56:25 +0200
From: LECLERE David <leclere@iiasa.ac.at>
Subject: [Met-jobs] open position on statistics/econometrics applied
to land-use [IIASA]
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Dear all,
The Ecosystems Services Management department at the International Institute of Applied System Analysis (Vienna, Austria) is opening a research position in the field of Applied Statistics/Econometrics for Sustainable Land Use Science.
The is a re-posting, new applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and until position filled.
Please see the link below for further information:
http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/about/workingatiiasa/vacancies/14-2014-ESM-RS.html
Kind regards,
David Leclere
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David Leclere, PhD
Environmental Resources and Development (ERD) Group
Ecosystems Services and Management (ESM) Program
IIASA - International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
Schlossplatz 1, A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria
Phone: +43(0) 2236 807 597 / +43(0) 67683807897
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:12:31 +0100
From: "Nicola Bray" <nicola.bray@ncas.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Research Scientist : National Centre for
Atmospheric Science : University of Reading, UK
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Research Scientist RS14050
Full Time, Fixed term for 30 months, National Centre for Atmospheric Science
* Application closes: 22nd October 2014
* Salary: Grade 6, ?28,695 to ?37,394 per annum
* Location: University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus
* Job application guidance notes: Download PDF
<http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/itrent/applicationguidancenotes.pdf>
* Further particulars: Download PDF
<http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/docs/RS14050.pdf>
Apply online
<https://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC109D
F.open?REQUEST=RET&PROFILE=VACANCY_ID.TVACANCY=6666047got&VACANCY_ID=6666047
got&ACTION_ID=WEB_REC&WVID=9493791XsD&LANG=USA#messageDiv>
We need a talented and imaginative scientist to carry out research on the
interaction of ice sheets and climate and the consequent changes in
sea-level during the last glacial cycle.
You will conduct novel Earth System model simulations of climate and ice
sheet change and evaluate them against proxy observations, in order to
improve scientific understanding of how the climate system works on
millennial timescales.
You will have:
- PhD in physical or mathematical science
- Strong scientific analytical ability, creativity and self-motivation
- Interest in paleo climate and climate change science
- Experience in computer programming and data analysis
Informal contact details
Contact role: Principal Investigator
Contact name: Jonathan Gregory
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 5602
Contact email: j.m.gregory@reading.ac.uk
Alternative informal contact details
Contact role: Co-Investigator
Contact name: Robin Smith
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 8794
Contact email: r.s.smith@reading.ac.uk
Closing date: 22 October 2014
To formally apply please visit www.reading.ac.uk/jobs or contact Human
Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH.
Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail)
Please quote the relevant reference number.
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:29:25 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Tenure-track Faculty Position at Ball State
University (USA)
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Forwarded from CLIMLIST...
Assistant Professor, Department of Geography
Tenure-track faculty position available August 21, 2015.
Responsibilities: teach undergraduate and graduate courses in applied
meteorology, climatology, and other introductory geography courses;
develop quality research agenda in the field(s) of specialization;
contribute actively to the intellectual and professional life of the
department, college, university and surrounding community, especially in
disseminating the local weather and climate information to the community.
Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Physical
Geography/Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences or closely related
disciplines (ABD in these fields will be considered but Ph.D. must be
completed by August 1, 2015); demonstrated commitment to quality
teaching, research, service and evidence of scholarly productivity.
Preferred qualifications: ability to teach courses in
meteorology/climatology, spatial statistics, and geographic techniques;
strong meteorological forecasting skills; demonstrated ability to
conduct research in area of interest.
Send letter of application, including statement of teaching interests;
curriculum vitae; copies of transcripts (official transcripts required
upon employment); documentation of scholarly activity; and names of
three references to:
Dr. David Call, Chair
Search Committee
Department of Geography
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
Tel: 765-285-1776
E-mail: dacall@bsu.edu
Electronic submissions are welcome.
Review of applications will begin November 3, 2014; all applications
must be received by December 1, 2014. <www.bsu.edu>
The university offers an excellent benefits package, including health
care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and
dependents, and generous time off with pay. Ball State University is an
equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and
actively committed to diversity within its community.
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 06:52:33 +0000
From: "Meredith, Shelly" <shelly.meredith@metoffice.gov.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Met Office Job Vacancy - Verification Scientist
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Hi
Please can you advertise the following for us?
Thanks
Shelly
Verification Scientist
http://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/current-vacancies
Location
Exeter HQ
Contract type
Permanent
Salary range
21675.00 - 35040.00 GBP per Year
Opening date
19-09-2014
Closing date
13-10-2014
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Salary Information
?21,675 and for exceptional candidates up to ?35,040
Background
The Met Office, as a world leading authority in meteorology, produces and delivers weather forecasts from a range of deterministic and ensemble numerical weather prediction models, which are used to generate a wide array of products to deliver to customers worldwide. Verification of both model data and an increasing range of forecast products is currently carried out to help further improve forecast accuracy, to assess corporate performance through the production of forecast accuracy Business Performance Measures and to demonstrate the value of the forecast products to existing and potential customers.
The Operational Verification team are responsible not only for developing, supporting and maintaining the verification systems used to generate verification statistics but also to work with customers to demonstrate value and help them gain the most from the forecast service they receive. There is an increasing range of forecast products produced from both model data alone and by forecasters. Verification is important to demonstrate the value of forecasts to customers in both the marketing process to encourage new business and to reassure current customers that the required level of accuracy is being maintained.
Job Purpose
To apply scientific and technical knowledge to contribute to the development of the verification systems to produce appropriate verification measures, interpretation and analysis for customers.
Job Responsibilities
Liaise with customers to understand their requirements and inform the definition and delivery of weather forecast verification best meeting their needs.
Provide interpretation and analysis of verification results to customers and customer representatives.
Contribute to the further development and implementation of a verification system, delivering forecast verification for raw model data, post-processed model data and model and forecaster products.
Develop and implement new and improved verification techniques.
Develop better tools and facilities to monitor and investigate model forecast deficiencies.
Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
Foundation Scientist
1. Degree or equivalent at level 2:1 or above in a physical science, mathematics or computing subject or demonstration of equivalent experience.
2. Demonstrates an ability to apply a broad scientific knowledge to specific problems and scenarios. Evidence of the ability to learn and apply simple technical and analytical techniques to basic scientific problems.
3. Experience of developing and testing software showing an aptitude to understand complex applications and to learn to adapt them.
4. Experience of developing scientific codes in Python, FORTRAN, SQL, C or C++.
5. Able to demonstrate the ability to work on technical and scientific tasks with supervision.
6. Demonstrated ability to work well within a group or team and to communicate effectively with colleagues.
Scientist
1. Degree or equivalent at level 2:1 or above in a physical science, mathematics or computing subject with a relevant PhD or equivalent research experience.
2. Demonstrates good scientific knowledge of own subject area and ability to recognise potential for scientific investigations and learn new techniques/knowledge and apply them to one area of research.
3. Demonstrated experience of developing and maintaining complex software systems and showing an aptitude to understand and adapt existing applications.
4. Strong evidence of developing and testing scientific codes in Pythom, FORTRAN, SQL, C or C++.
5. Demonstrated the ability to work on complex technical and scientific tasks with limited supervision and the ability to use discretion in identifying and solving complex problems.
6. Demonstrated ability to work well within a team and to communicate the work of their team effectively to technical and scientific colleagues.
Senior Scientist
1. Degree or equivalent at level 2:1 or above in a physical science, mathematics or computing subject with a relevant PhD or equivalent research experience.
2. Demonstrates good scientific knowledge of own subject area and ability to recognise potential for scientific investigations and learn new techniques/knowledge and apply them to one area of research.
3. Demonstrated experience of developing and testing complex software systems and showing an aptitude to understand and adapt existing applications.
4. Strong evidence of developing and maintaining scientific codes in Python, FORTRAN, SQL, C or C++.
5. Demonstrated ability to work on complex technical and scientific tasks with little supervision and to take ownership of problems or activities.
6. Demonstrated ability to provide technical and scientific leadership within a team and to influence other teams including technical and scientific colleagues.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
1. Database skills, preferably Oracle based.
2. Knowledge of verification metrics and experience using statistics.
3. Scripting experience (Python, Perl or Unix shell).
4. Experience of scientific or technical report writing.
Additional Supplementary Information
The Verification systems are written mainly in Fortran, with some Python and Linux shell scripting with most plotting carried out in matplotlib.
There will be an opportunity to learn about the underlying formulation of the forecast model systems and to perform studies with them.
Kind regards
Shelly
Shelly Meredith HR Associate for Business and Corporate
Met Office FitzRoy Road Exeter Devon EX1 3PB United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1392 884660 Fax: +44 (0)1392 886021
Email: shelly.meredith@metoffice.gov.uk<mailto:shelly.meredith@metoffice.gov.uk> Website: www.metoffice.gov.uk<http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/> LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/in/shellymeredith/<http://uk.linkedin.com/in/shellymeredith/>
If you have an HR enquiry please either ring the HR Service Support Team on 01392 885000 or email the HR Enquiry mail box at HREnquiries@metoffice.gov.uk<mailto:HREnquiries@metoffice.gov.uk>
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 12:49:44 -0700
From: Callie Brazil <brazilc@uci.edu>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment
position in Earth System Science
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*Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment position in Earth
System Science**
*
The Department of Earth System Science at the University of California,
Irvine (UCI) invites applications for a Lecturer with Potential for
Security of Employment ("PSOE"). This position is a full-time faculty
position for individuals who wish to focus their careers on teaching and
service. Lecturer PSOEs are members of the University of California
Academic Senate and have all the usual benefits of Senate membership,
such as eligibility for UCI's faculty housing programs, medical and
retirement benefits.
The position will involve teaching undergraduate classes in a diverse
range of subjects such as atmospheric and ocean science, hydrology,
terrestrial ecosystems, and environmental policy. We seek outstanding
Ph.D.s with broad interests in the geosciences and innovative ideas for
instruction. Lecturer PSOEs are expected to make outstanding and
recognized contributions to the development of his or her special field
and/or of pedagogy. Successful candidates are expected to develop
curricula and instructional initiatives with national visibility and to
publish in relevant scholarly journals.
Applications should be submitted electronically and should include a
cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a
description of the applicant's university-level teaching background and
philosophy. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of
recommendation submitted on their behalf. Applications must be submitted
at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF02556. Information about programs
can be found at http://www.ess.uci.edu or you may contact:
lecturerpsoesearch@ess.uci.edu. Review of applications will begin
November 17, 2014. To ensure full consideration, applications and all
supporting materials should be received by this time. The position will
remain open until filled.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran
status, or other protected categories covered by the UC
nondiscrimination policy.
A recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity, UCI is responsive
to the needs of dual career couples, support work-life balance through
an array of family-friendly policies, and dedicated to broadening
participation in higher education.
--
Callie Brazil
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Department of Earth System Science
University of California, Irvine
3200 Croul Hall
Irvine, CA 92697-3100
Tel: (949) 824-8794
Fax: (848) 824-3874
Website <http://www.ess.uci.edu> | Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/UCI.ESS?v=wall> | Twitter
<https://twitter.com/uciess> | LinkedIn
<http://www.linkedin.com/company/uc-irvine-department-of-earth-system-science?trk=company_logo>
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