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Today's Topics:
1. New Post-Doc position at FFCUL/IDL from ERA-CLIM2
(Maria Ant?nia Valente)
2. 2 PhD positions at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
(KIT) (Khodayar, Samiro (IMK))
3. Additional PhD projects advertised - Scenario Nerc Doctoral
Training Partnership (Jill Hazleton)
4. Research Fellow in Atmospheric Chemistry - University of
Birmingham (William Bloss)
5. IC3-CFU, BARCELONA | POST-DOCTORAL POSITION: SEASONAL TO
DECADAL CLIMATE FORECASTS FOR CLIMATE SERVICES (Roger Brugge)
6. FW: New Vacancies at ECMWF (Debbie Ann Turner)
7. IC3-CFU, Barcelona | Post-Doctoral position on initialization
and prediction of the large-scale Ocean Dynamics at the Climate
Forecasting Unit (Human Resources)
8. Meteorological Services Analyst, Meteogroup (Roger Brugge)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:25:37 +0000
From: Maria Ant?nia Valente <mavalente@fc.ul.pt>
Subject: [Met-jobs] New Post-Doc position at FFCUL/IDL from ERA-CLIM2
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Could you please post this new Post-doc position on the met-jobs list?
Thanks
Maria Ant?nia Valente
Instituto Dom Luiz
Faculdade de Ci?ncias da Universidade de Lisboa
Portugal
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Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:54:31 +0100
From: "Khodayar, Samiro (IMK)" <Samiro.Khodayar@kit.edu>
Subject: [Met-jobs] 2 PhD positions at the Karlsruhe Institute of
Technology (KIT)
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*2 PhD positions at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)*
Three year PhD positions are available at the Institute of Meteorology
and Climate Research (IMK-TRO), one starting immediately and the second
in January 2015. Positions will be part of the research activities
within the framework of a BMBF Young Investigator group under the
project "PREMIUM - Predictive models for Extremes and High Impact
Weather under Climate Change. Evaluation of the Multi-scale Impact of
Soil-Atmosphere Feedbacks."
Two PhD topics are available, briefly described in the following,
*Topic 1*
/Predictability of High Impact Weather in relation to atmospheric
moisture distribution. Assimilation of GPS-derived integrated water
vapour in high-resolution regional model simulations./
The main tasks of the student recruited will be,
?Provide an in-depth analysis of the relevance and influence of
atmospheric moisture on High Impact Weather occurrence.
?GPS derived IWV assimilation in model simulations.
?Investigation of the impact of IWV assimilation using a seamless approach.
*Topic 2*
/Soil-atmosphere interactions in a changing climate. Impact of SMOS soil
moisture initialization on regional weather forecasts and seasonal
simulations of high impact weather and extremes. /
The main tasks of the student recruited will be,
?Assessment of the relevance of soil-atmosphere interactions,
particularly soil moisture-precipitation, in different climatic regions.
?Use of remote sensing products, particularly SMOS soil moisture, for
model assimilation and initialization.
?Investigation of the sensitivity of model simulations, especially
extreme weather and climate periods, including wet and dry terms.
*Education *
Graduated with high success in meteorology or physics (for position 1,
ideally with a background in model simulations, for position 2, ideally
with a background in remote sensing)
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*Requested Skills*
- is computer literate (MS Office, statistical software, R, NCL...) and
holds basic skills in at least one programming language; for position 2,
a background in remote sensing software and analyses of remote sensing
data is appreciated
- has excellent communication skills in English
- has a strong interest in publishing results in international and
peer-reviewed journals and in timely doctoral graduation**
*For further information please contact: **samiro.khodayar@kit.edu*
<mailto:samiro.khodayar@kit.edu>**
Please send a CV and publication record along with a short research
statement to *samiro.khodayar@kit.edu* <mailto:samiro.khodayar@kit.edu>
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Dr. Samiro Khodayar
Tropospheric Research Division
Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Mail:
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1
76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen
Germany
e-mail: samiro.khodayar@kit.edu
Phone: ++49(0)721 608-24225
Fax: ++49(0)721 608-24377
KIT - Universit?t des Landes Baden-W?rttemberg und nationales Gro?forschungszentrum in der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:33:25 +0000
From: Jill Hazleton <j.hazleton@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Additional PhD projects advertised - Scenario Nerc
Doctoral Training Partnership
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Subject: Additional PhD projects advertised - SCENARIO NERC Doctoral Training Partnership
http://www.reading.ac.uk/nercdtp
The SCENARIO NERC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) at the Universities of Reading and Surrey has advertised three additional PhD projects (SC2015-27, SC2015-28, and SC2015-29). For a full list of available PhD projects and details on how to apply, please visit our website: http://www.reading.ac.uk/nercdtp
SCENARIO invites applications for 12-16 fully funded PhD studentships starting in September 2015. NERC funding is only available to UK citizens and other EU citizens meeting the RCUK residence requirements. The studentships cover fees, training, research expenses, conference attendance and a tax free maintenance grant. SCENARIO seeks to attract high-quality graduates from science, mathematics and engineering degrees.
The scope of SCENARIO is broad, spanning the science of the atmosphere, oceans, ice, hydrology, soil, biosphere and space weather. As a SCENARIO DTP student you can expect to receive excellent training in quantitative environmental science, research skills and a wider set of professional skills in preparation for a leading role in science, industry, the public sector or academia. SCENARIO has many partners from industry and the public sector who offer co-supervision and opportunities for placement work related to your PhD research. Look for details of CASE sponsorship in the project adverts.
The deadline for applications is February 2, 2015.
For further queries please contact Jill Hazleton, j.hazleton@reading.ac.uk<mailto:j.hazleton@reading.ac.uk> (SCENARIO DTP Administrator)
Jill Hazleton
Doctoral Training Centre Administrator
School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences
University of Reading
Lyle Building WO32, Room 204
Whiteknights
PO BOX 221
Reading
RG6 6AQ (if using a sat nav, please use RG6 6UR)
Tel: +44 (0) 118 378 6211
www.reading.ac.uk/nercdtp<http://www.reading.ac.uk/nercdtp>
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Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:06:21 +0000
From: William Bloss <W.J.Bloss@bham.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Research Fellow in Atmospheric Chemistry -
University of Birmingham
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Research Fellow in Atmospheric Chemistry
University of Birmingham
The Research Fellow will contribute to field and laboratory studies of atmospheric chemical processes, in particular :
-Measurement of atmospheric ozone production rates, and the development of new instrumentation to perform in-situ measurements of chemical ozone formation
-Understanding the sources and distribution of HONO in the boundary layer
The post will be based in Birmingham, and will combine laboratory work (instrument development and testing) with field measurements in the UK and overseas.? The applicant will work alongside existing members of the research group (PDRAs, PhD students), will be involved with dissemination of project results through peer-reviewed journal publications and presentations at international conferences, and will be expected to assist in the supervision of PhD and MSc students in related areas.?
The post will include substantial linkages with project partners at other UK universities.? Further details of the research group, staff and ongoing projects may be found at:
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/environmental-health/index.aspx
Potential candidates are encouraged to contact Dr William (Bill) Bloss for informal discussions, via email to?w.j.bloss@bham.ac.uk.?? The post is available from 1 March 2015, or as soon as possible thereafter, for a duration of 12 months in the first instance.
For further information and to apply, please see
www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs
Post reference number 47573
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Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 17:17:59 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] IC3-CFU, BARCELONA | POST-DOCTORAL POSITION:
SEASONAL TO DECADAL CLIMATE FORECASTS FOR CLIMATE SERVICES
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POST-DOCTORAL POSITION: SEASONAL TO DECADAL CLIMATE FORECASTS FOR CLIMATE SERVICES.
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 Climate Forecasting Unit (CFU) undertakes research to forecast global climate variations from one month to several years into the future (also known as seasonal-to-decadal prediction). The unit members also investigate the impact of climate variability in socio-economic sectors, and the management of such risk via the development of climate services for renewable energy, insurance, etc.
For details, see www.ic3.cat<http://www.ic3.cat/> and http://ic3cfu.wikispot.org<http://ic3cfu.wikispot.org/>
The Climate Forecasting Unit (CFU) at IC3 seeks a climate scientist with experience in climate forecasting, to formulate global and local seasonal to decadal climate forecasts applicable to the renewable energy sector.
Main duties
The successful applicant will lead the tasks of the development of climate information from the most complete set of climate (sub-seasonal to seasonal) forecasts. This will be done in the context of the development of global climate services to optimize renewable power supply and energy demand. He/she will formulate calibrated climate forecasts for their application in a quasi-operational service for a range of identified end users.
The applicant should have in-depth experience in dealing with, formulating and verifying multi-model climate forecasts from the output of state-of-the-art dynamical and empirical climate forecast systems. Expertise in bias correction, model combination and calibration to provide additional forecast skill and value is essential with, ideally, knowledge of empirical downscaling techniques. Experience in the development or provision of forecasts for an operational service or decision support tool for end users will be valued. Applicants should show an interest in advancing the understanding, relevance and evaluation of climate predictions to the end users. He/she will prepare manuscripts to be submitted for peer-reviewed publication in high-impact journals and present results at European and international conferences.
Reporting to the Head of the CFU, Prof. Francisco Doblas-Reyes, the candidate will be expected to advance and manage his/her own work-plan in close collaboration with the climate services manager, whose role is to bridge the gap between the producing centers and the actual users of the climate information. Tutoring and monitoring of early-career scientists working towards the same research objectives will also be part of the role.
The person appointed will be involved in the EU and national-funded New European Wind Atlas project (NEWA), and will collaborate with partners in other European projects such as SPECS, EUPORIAS and EUCLEIA. His/her activity will be positioned within the context of WMO?s Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS). The aim of such projects and the GFCS is to advance climate predictions to provide actionable seasonal to decadal climate information to key sectors of society. This position therefore presents the opportunity to work alongside a wide range of leading, international climate scientists delivering cutting-edge climate science and climate services across Europe. The incumbent will enjoy joining one of the leading and most dynamic European groups in the field of climate prediction for climate services.
Desired skills & qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences, applied statistics, or a related field. Ideal candidates will have several or all of the following attributes:
? Experience in working with and analysing global climate model predictions;
? Knowledge of weather types and tropical/extratropical teleconnections;
? Knowledge of multivariate statistical climate data analysis;
? Experience in the development or provision of forecasts for an operational service or decision support tools for end users;
? Experience with statistical downscaling techniques for climate data;
? Advanced programming skills in R, as well as knowledge of cdo, nco, fortran and/or python;
? Knowledge of bash;
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
? A willingness and temperament to facilitate the communication between climate scientists/modellers, climate impact researchers, and users of downscaled climate products from local, national and international agencies, industry, and non-profit organizations.
Conditions and application procedure
The initial contract will be for 18 months, with a possibility for extension depending on performance of at least one more year. Additional extensions will be possible subject to the availability of funds.
The position will start as soon as possible. The salary will be commensurate with 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 Atmospheric Science - Post-doctoral Position? by e-mail to jobs@ic3.cat<mailto:jobs@ic3.cat>
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Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 09:27:32 +0000
From: Debbie Ann Turner <debra.turner@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] FW: New Vacancies at ECMWF
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ECMWF are inviting candidates to apply for the following positions that will be funded by Copernicus Services:
VN14-24 - Scientist to work on aerosol modelling, Grade A2
VN14-26 - Scientist work on numerical modelling with a focus on atmospheric composition, Grade A2
VN14-28 - Analyst to work on data acquisition and cataloguing, Grade A2
VN14-29 - Procurement Officers (3 positions) one Grade A3 and two Grade A2
VN14-30 - Analyst to work on climate data store (CDS), Grade A2
VN14-31 - Analyst to work on production of climate reanalyses, Grade A2
VN14-32 - Legal Officer, Grade A3
The closing date for all positions is Sunday, 18 January 2015.
ECMWF are also inviting candidates to apply for the following position:
VN14-33 - Senior Developer/Analyst for the ERA-CLIM2 project, Grade A3
The closing date for this position is Monday, 19 January 2015.
For more information and to apply online, please visit our website: http://www.ecmwf.int/en/about/jobs/jobs-ecmwf
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Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:01:30 +0100
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Subject: [Met-jobs] IC3-CFU, Barcelona | Post-Doctoral position on
initialization and prediction of the large-scale Ocean Dynamics at the
Climate Forecasting Unit
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*POST-DOCTORAL POSITION ON INITIALIZATION AND PREDICTION OF THE
LARGE-SCALE OCEAN DYNAMICS AT THE CLIMATE FORECASTING UNIT*
*Location:*IC3 Headquarters in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
*
General description and work environment:*
The Institut Catal? de Ci?ncies del Clima (IC3) is a climate research
institute created in 2008 by the Government of Catalonia and the
University of Barcelona, aiming at understanding climate variability and
change at both global and regional scales to improve both predictions
and projections, the dynamics and theory underlying those changes and
the impact on society. Linked to these goals, IC3 works on understanding
and simulating how global change modulates variability and change in
society ecosystems to provide better climate services.
IC3's mandate is to become a leading international centre for climate
research in Europe, with a regional focus on the Mediterranean area. IC3
aims to perform quality research on basic and applied climate sciences,
while informing society and stakeholders on future climate risks.
Working languages are English, Catalan and Spanish.
In tune with IC3's objectives, a growing interest in the implications of
climate variability and change from a season to a few decades ahead is
occurring. Reliable climate information is critical to ensure that
adaptation measures to climate variability and change are efficient. The
Climate Forecasting Unit (CFU), led by the ICREA research professor F.J.
Doblas-Reyes, undertakes research on the development and assessment of
dynamical and statistical methods for the prediction of global and
regional climate on time scales ranging from one month to one decade.
More information about the CFU activities is available from the
following links:http://ic3.cat/wikicfu/index.php/Main_Page
*Main duties:*
The successful applicant will work on the generation of ocean initial
conditions for seasonal-to-decadal ensemble climate predictions with the
dynamical global climate model used by the CFU, EC-Earth, using data
from a comprehensive set of high-resolution global reanalysis. The
generation of more balanced initial states that reduce or even prevent
the initial shock will be an important aspect of the work. The impact of
the initial conditions will be assessed with the tools already developed
by the CFU members and by implementing new ocean diagnostics to be
included in these tools. Process-based analyses of the main sources of
predictability related to the ocean component as well as new ways to
infer information on model deficiencies across time scales are part of
the tasks. The applicant will be involved in collaborative work with
other partners within the EC-Earth consortium. Outstanding opportunities
exist for establishing links with other international climate research
institutions and, if interested, to participate in the tutoring and
monitoring of early-career scientists.
*__*
*Desired skills / Qualifications:*
Applicants must have a PhD in physical oceanography, applied mathematics
or in a related discipline. Ideal candidates will have several of the
following attributes:
- A demonstrated ability to develop experimental set ups that address
specific climate modeling problems and in manipulating either ocean or
climate model codes.
- Extended knowledge of Fortran and bash, while experience with R, cdo,
nco and Python will be highly valued.
- Experience in handling large databases, and a minimum knowledge of
NetCDF encoding.
- Proven ability to prepare and submit manuscripts to high-impact,
peer-review journals.
- Interest and capacity in participating in the writing in and, when
possible, leading the preparation of research and computing proposals.
- Fluency in spoken and written English, while fluency in other European
languages will be also valued.
This position implies becoming part of a dynamic, multi-national
research group that performs cutting-edge, highly-demanding climate
prediction experiments. The candidate should be able to work as an
active and collaborative team member to help in the delivery of shared
objectives and to efficiently communicate results. Hence, the ability to
work as part of a large, strongly-coordinated team and to continuously
share both knowledge and tools is an essential aspect required.
*Conditions and application procedures:*
The position is initially opened for 12 months, with an extension for at
least one more year, depending upon performance. The position will start
preferably in March 2015 or as soon as possible after that date. The
salary will be commensurate with experience.
To apply, please send an email to jobs@ic3.cat <mailto:jobs@ic3.cat>with
your CV and the following subject "Initialization and prediction of the
large-scale ocean dynamics at the CFU".
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Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:40:47 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Meteorological Services Analyst, Meteogroup
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