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Today's Topics:
1. PhD Studentship at University of Birmingham on Hazard
Uncertainty (Gregor Leckebusch)
2. Met-Jobs Job Posting: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
(ACME Postdoctoral Fellow) (Jennifer Reddell)
3. Lecturer - Dept. of Oceanography - University of Cape Town
(Marcello Vichi)
4. Closing date 2015-01-31: NRF/DST South African Research
Chair: Ocean or Atmospheric Modelling (Marcello Vichi)
5. PhD Position at Stockholm University (Sweden) (Roger Brugge)
6. Convective and volcanic clouds Training School (Roger Brugge)
7. Two TT Positions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Media Lab (USA) (Roger Brugge)
8. Multiple Job Announcements with the Australian Antarctic
Gateway Partnership (Australia) (Roger Brugge)
9. Post-doc Position at the City University of Hong Kong (China)
(Roger Brugge)
10. Met Office vacancy - Land Surface data assimiliation
scientist (Verney, Fiona)
11. 2 PhD Student Positions at the University of Bremen
(Alexei Rozanov)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 09:42:38 +0000
From: Gregor Leckebusch <G.C.Leckebusch@bham.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD Studentship at University of Birmingham on
Hazard Uncertainty
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PhD Studentship at University of Birmingham on Hazard Uncertainty and related damage potentials of extra-tropical cyclones (HURD-ETC)
within the Central England NERC Training Alliance (CENTA)
CENTA is a consortium of Universities and research institutes that are working together to provide excellence in doctoral research training within the remit of the Natural Environment Research Council, UK.
Dept/School/Faculty: School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
PhD Supervisor: Dr G C LECKEBUSCH
Application Deadline: Saturday, January 31, 2015
Funding Availability: Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is available to citizens of a number of European countries (including the UK). In most cases this will include all EU nationals. However full funding may not be available to all applicants and you should read the full department and project details for further information.
Topic:
Hazard Uncertainty and related damage potentials of extra-tropical cyclones (HURD-ETC)
Overview:
The impact of extra-tropical cyclones (ETCs) and related wind storms on our society and economy is direct and substantial; they cause visible damage to domestic properties (e.g., your house), commercial buildings, wider infrastructure such as transport networks, and the fiscally unquantifiable and tragic loss of lives and cultural heritage. A striking example of these disastrous impacts were recently given by series of severe winter storms in winter 2013/14. Methods to model and properly understand the financial losses are based on three parts: the 'hazard', 'vulnerability' and 'exposure' components. The hazard is the dangerous thing, in this case wind, and is classically assessed by randomly creating variations of extreme events that have been observed within the reliable record: about only 50 years of high quality data. The way these stochastic event sets are generated, however, does not normally require or account for any physical consistency within an event as it evolves through time. Thus a key part of the loss modelling, the uncertainty in the hazard, is not adequately understood. Better modelling this is of great interest to insurers, governments, and will become critical to 'Disaster Risk Reduction' and financial modelling techniques are adopted to better understand other types of loss. HURD-ETC aims to generate sets of physical consistent events to assess i) their uncertainties and ii) the related uncertainties in potential damage and loss.
Please find further information (including how to apply) on:
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/generic/centa/phds/index.aspx
or under:
http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=59544
For any further information please contact:
Dr. G.C. Leckebusch
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of Birmingham
email: G.C.Leckebusch@bham.ac.uk<mailto:G.C.Leckebusch@bham.ac.uk>
Tel: +44 (0)121 41 45518
Best regards
Gregor Leckebusch
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Dr. G.C. Leckebusch
Senior Lecturer for Meteorology and Climatology
EHS Post-Graduate Research Tutor
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
email: G.C.Leckebusch@bham.ac.uk
Office Hours: Mo 10:30-11:30, Thu 14:30-15:30
Room 224, Geography Building
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:07:55 -0500
From: Jennifer Reddell <jennifer@adclub.com>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Met-Jobs Job Posting: Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory (ACME Postdoctoral Fellow)
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ACME Postdoctoral Fellow - 80465
Organization: ES-Earth Sciences
This postdoctoral researcher position is for an individual with expertise in radiative processes in the Earth?s climate and the implications of these processes for global environmental change. We seek a highly motivated individual with expertise and interests in a broad array of atmospheric radiation science and remote sensing to join Department of Energy?s new Accelerated Climate Model for Energy (ACME) project. The position offers an excellent environment for working with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team developing ACME uniting climate and computational scientists across eight national laboratories and their academic partners. The postdoc will also join the Climate Sciences Department at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and will work directly with the ACME Chief Scientist and Department Head. The Department is active in advancing many facets of climate-related fundamental and applied science.
The successful candidate will focus on representing the fundamental radiative forcings and feedbacks of the climate system in ACME and on projecting the implications of these processes for future climate change. The goals of this position are to understand the significance of these processes in one or more of the three primary scientific foci of ACME, which concern the evolution of the hydrological and carbon cycles and the risk of rapid sea-level rise from Antarctica. The position entails using a combination of empirical, theoretical, and computational radiative transfer in order to attain these goals. The work will synthesize observations with sophisticated radiative transfer modeling and with ACME, the newest comprehensive Earth System Model (ESM).
Specific Responsibilities:
? Analyze the radiative effects of greenhouse gases, aerosols, and clouds on the ACME model system.
? Understand the implications of these radiative effects using projections of the near future from ACME.
? Interpret these effects using radiative transfer models ranging from parameterized to line-by-line codes.
? Develop diagnostic frameworks for interactions among radiative forcings, responses, and feedbacks.
? Apply these frameworks to project changes in the hydrological cycle, carbon cycle, and / or sea-level rise.
? Advance the evaluation of ACME using the latest generations of radiometric and remote sensing data.
? Author technical reports and peer-reviewed journal articles.
? Produce and deliver oral and written presentations of scientific results.
? Work effective in a large and integrated team.
? Contribute to an active intellectual environment.
Essential Qualifications:
? Ph.D. in atmospheric science, physics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field.
? Working knowledge of the radiative processes in the Earth?s climate system.
? Require an applicant with a wide range of skills in:
? Application of a wide array of remote sensing products and satellite emulators to evaluate ESMs
? Intensive use of state-of-the-science ESMs to hindcast and forecast climate
? Investigation of the connections between atmospheric radiation and climate dynamics
? Oral and written presentation of results
? Ability to work in an integrated team environment.
? Experience in the development or use of coupled climate models.
? Experience in analysis of the climate system using simulations, observations, and advanced analytical techniques.
? Strong written and oral communications skills.
? Strong mathematical skills.
? Demonstrated ability to initiate and conduct innovative and creative research.
? Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
Notes: Berkeley Lab understands the postdoctoral experience in a research environment is unique. We are committed to the growth and development of early career researchers in pursuit of becoming next generation scientists and engineers.
This is a 1-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs. Salary for postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
This position requires completion of a background check.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=27407 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.
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.
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: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 09:55:41 +0000
From: Marcello Vichi <marcello.vichi@uct.ac.za>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Lecturer - Dept. of Oceanography - University of
Cape Town
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The University of Cape Town has a strong international reputation in ocean and climate research and teaching. Within the Department of Oceanography, particular areas of interest include the Agulhas and Benguela Current systems, the Southern Ocean, climate change and variability, marine biogeochemistry, severe weather and mesoscale meteorology, and modelling. The department seeks to appoint a lecturer with expertise in a field of Ocean or Atmospheric Sciences who complements and extends existing strengths.
The department has well developed computing facilities (including access to the Centre for High Performance Computing in Rosebank), a marine biogeochemistry laboratory, and access to ship time for research cruises in the South Atlantic, South Indian and Southern Oceans.
A PhD in Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, or related field by the time of appointment is required together with some evidence of publication in high quality research journals. The incumbent will be expected to contribute strongly to teaching undergraduate and Honours level courses offered by the Oceanography Department and to develop her / his own research programme with appropriate training and supervision of postgraduate students. Evidence of some experience in lecturing and/or tutoring undergraduate students is desirable.
Some postdoctoral experience would be advantageous.
The annual remuneration package for 2015, including benefits, is R528 275.
To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to Ms Edith Graham at recruitment04@uct.ac.za:
- UCT Application Form (download at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc)
- Motivational letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A statement of your research and teaching skills and vision
Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line.
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Telephone: 021 650 5405 Website: www.sea.uct.ac.za
Reference number: E15008 Closing date: 28 February 2015
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf
UCT reserves the right to not appoint.
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Marcello Vichi
Associate Professor, Dept. of Oceanography - UCT
Room 119, RW James Building
Upper Campus, Residence Road
Postal address: Private Bag X3, Rondebosch 7701
Cape Town, South Africa
Tel:+27(0)216501493
Fax:+27(0)216503979
Email: marcello.vichi@uct.ac.za
skype: marcello_vichi
http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-8719-2008
http://scholar.google.it/citations?user=yr3yTUgAAAAJ
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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:06:05 +0000
From: Marcello Vichi <marcello.vichi@uct.ac.za>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Closing date 2015-01-31: NRF/DST South African
Research Chair: Ocean or Atmospheric Modelling
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The University of Cape Town has a strong international reputation in ocean and climate research and teaching. Within the Department of Oceanography, particular areas of interest include the Agulhas and Benguela Current systems, the Southern Ocean, climate change and variability, marine biogeochemistry, severe weather and mesoscale meteorology. The department seeks to appoint a leading scholar to an NRF / DST South African Research Chair (either as a Full Professor or as an Associate Professor) to establish a dynamic research group in one or more of ocean, atmospheric, climate or earth system modelling.
The NRF / DST South African Research Chair initiative is a highly prestigious programme that offers substantial funding and a base on which to consolidate and extend excellence in research. Funding is available for an initial five year period, with renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
The Department of Oceanography has well developed computing facilities (including access to the Centre for High Performance Computing), a marine biogeochemistry laboratory, and access to ship time for research cruises in the South Atlantic, South Indian and Southern Oceans.
Minimum requirements include a PhD in Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, or related field, a strong international reputation in a relevant area of research, a track record in postgraduate supervision, and evidence of high impact publications. The incumbent will be expected to contribute strongly to postgraduate student supervision at all levels and to develop a dynamic research group that complements and extends existing departmental strengths.
To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to Ms Edith Graham at recruitment04@uct.ac.za:
- UCT Application Form (download at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc)
- Motivational letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of research interests and vision
- The successful candidate will be required to prepare a formal proposal in the defined research area, in collaboration with the Head of Department, for approval by the NRF prior to finalisation of the appointment.
Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line.
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Telephone: 021 650 5405
Reference number: SR171/14
Closing date: 31 January 2015
Departmental website: http://www.sea.uct.ac.za
SARChI website: http://www.nrf.ac.za/division/rcce/instruments/research-chairs
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf
UCT Reserves the right not to appoint
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Associate Professor, Dept. of Oceanography - UCT
Room 119, RW James Building
Upper Campus, Residence Road
Postal address: Private Bag X3, Rondebosch 7701
Cape Town, South Africa
Tel:+27(0)216501493
Fax:+27(0)216503979
Email: marcello.vichi@uct.ac.za
skype: marcello_vichi
http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-8719-2008
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:25:42 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD Position at Stockholm University (Sweden)
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A PhD position is available at the Bolin Centre for Climat Research
(Stockholm University, Sweden): final application date is February
15th, 2015.
Monsoon variability revealed by stable water isotopes: combining
observations and climate models to assess its impacts on Nepal
Project description
Understanding the processes governing Monsoon variability at various
time-scales (daily, intra-seasonal, inter-annual, decadal), and its
specific impact on Bhutan/Nepal (South central flanks of the Himalayas),
is a prime scientific target to support sustainable development
planning. Yet, this task is complicated due to the scarcity of long
meteorological observation series.
In this context, the stable water isotopes (SWI) can provide a valuable
resource to investigate the atmospheric water cycle. The SWI (H18O and
HDO) are naturally occurring, non-radioactive water molecules, which are
slightly heavier than the standard water (H16O). As a result, the
?heavier? isotopes will preferably join the condensed phase (i.e. liquid
or ice) during condensation, while the cloud vapour will be depleted:
the isotopic composition of water therefore records an integrative
signal of fractionation processes along the atmospheric hydrological cycle.
In the case of the Monsoon over Bhutan/Nepal, SWI in the water cycle
provide therefore new insights on e.g. moisture source, storm tracks and
convection intensity. Combined with conventional meteorological
observations, SWI observations (precipitation monitoring and
remote-sensed isotopic composition of atmospheric vapour) will improve
the evaluation of global and regional climate models (with embedded SWI
diagnostics) in this region. Finally, a better understanding of recent
Monsoon activity will allow detailed regional projections of future
climate change impacts on Bhutan and Nepal.
The work includes
Using/developing the SWI-enabled regional climate model REMOiso
over Bhutan/Nepal
Defining statistical methods to identify the drivers of Monsoon
variability
Quality-checking of SWI observations (monitoring network of daily
precipitation, satellite observations of HDO in the tropospheric
column), and developing optimal data-climate model comparison
strategies
A strong background in scientific computing (programming and statistical
analysis of large data-sets) and meteorology/climatology/chemistry is
required; previous experience with Monsoon and water-isotope studies is
encouraged. The candidate is expected to interact with the network of
scientists involved in the project, including partners in Bhutan, Nepal
and France. Flexibility, curiosity, and ability to work independently
are essential qualities for such inter-disciplinary research.
The working language is English
For more information, please contact Dr. Christophe Sturm,
<Christophe.Sturm@geo.su.se>.
Practical information:
The position is a 4 year full-time employment, with an indicative salary
(before tax) of 295 000 SEK/year, with regular social benefits. The
starting date is negotiable, expected during spring-summer 2015.
Complete application details can be found at
<http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/phd-studies/phd-position-at-the-department-of-geological-sciences-1.217940>.
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Christophe Sturm /Christophe.Sturm@geo.su.se//
/
Associate Professor
Bert Bolin Centre for Climate Research
Department of Geological Sciences
Stockholm University - Svante Arrhenius v?g 8
106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:27:15 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Convective and volcanic clouds Training School
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First training school on
"Convective and volcanic clouds detecting, monitoring and modeling"
Castiglione del Lago, Italy, 4-10 October 2015
Organized by the Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute for Air Research (NILU) and the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV)
Attending the school you will get an overview of the state of the art techniques and methods for detecting and monitoring the volcanic and convective clouds, you will know the different instruments and platforms allowing us to get the best performance in detecting such kind of clouds, you will be projected to the future learning about new missions planned for solving the main issues on these fields, you will be involved in real applications as early warming systems and modeling, you will directly analize the data.
The school topics will range from satellite instruments such as IR sensors or GPS radio occultations to aircraft measuremtents like lidar and radar, from study of ash and SO2 clouds to tropical cyclones, Mediterranean hurricanes, land and maritime convection.
The purpose of the School is to train students with outstanding research interest in the techniques allowing to detect, monitor, and model convective and volcanic clouds, to gain knowledge of the instruments and satellite missions (present and future) and to be able to support such kind of studies.
The extreme atmospheric event cloud detection is a high multidisciplinary and challenging topic since the same techniques and instruments can be used for meteorology, volcanic monitoring, atmospheric physics and climate purposes. Within all these fields there are still many unsolved issues making this school fundamental for creating a new generation of scientists able to use the synergy of several different instruments and techniques.
Each topic includes keynote plenary lectures with in-depth discussion. The school will consist of lectures combined with the practical application of the material covered in the lectures through introductory lab sessions and a set of research problems that will form the core of the School.
Through the introductory keynotes invited lectures, the students will be introduced to all the issues and challenges of the convective and volcanic cloud detection, monitoring and modeling, gaining an overview of the state of the art and the future development.
All the participants are expected to give a short talk or to present a poster about their own research; the selection of the talks will be done through evaluation process as in a regular conference.
The students will leave the school with an increased understanding of the cutting-edge research questions and with the perspective of creating some future projects in this field also thanks to the network created during the school with the lecturers and other students
Applications
The School is open to graduate students, PhD students and early career researchers.
More info available at the website http://www.biondiriccardo.it/training/index.htm
Dates
Pre-registration is appreciated since there will be a limited space available.
Pre-registration deadline: March 15, 2015
Applications deadline: June 15, 2015
Contacts
Riccardo Biondi
Riccardo.biondi@uni-graz.at<mailto:Riccardo.biondi@uni-graz.at>
School fees
- The school registration fee is 330? including coffee breaks and teaching material.
- Full board registration fee 630-700?, thanks to the agreement with the local hotels and restaurants we can offer a full board discounted arrangement depending on the accommodation (sharing room or single room), including accommodation in 3* hotel, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, coffee breaks, teaching material and excursions.
School Location
Castiglione del Lago (Italy), medieval town located on a peninsula on the coast of Trasimeno Lake, mid-way between Rome and Florence and easily reachable by train and by car from both cities.
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:28:47 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Two TT Positions at the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology Media Lab (USA)
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<http://www.media.mit.edu/about/faculty-search>
MIT Media Lab Faculty Search
The MIT Media Lab (www.media.mit.edu <http://www.media.mit.edu>) is
seeking candidates to fill two tenure-track positions. Appointments will
be within the Media Arts and Sciences academic program, principally at
the Assistant Professor level.
Successful candidates for either position will be expected to: establish
and lead their own research group within the Media Lab; pursue creative
work of the highest international standard; engage in collaborative
projects with industrial sponsors and other Media Lab research groups;
supervise master's and doctoral students; and participate in the Media
Arts and Sciences academic program. Send questions to faculty-search
[at] media.mit.edu.
MIT is committed to building a culturally diverse educational
environment; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.
<http://www.media.mit.edu/about/faculty-search>
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1. CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENT
The Media Lab is a cross-disciplinary research organization focusing on
the invention of new media technologies that radically improve the ways
people live, learn, work, and play.
We are looking for faculty candidates who aspire to mitigate climate
change and environmental degradation in ways that are highly innovative,
technically deep and credible, yet wouldn?t fit into traditional
academic departments. We seek applicants who can think boldly across
disciplinary boundaries in areas such as environmental sensing,
connecting people to changes in their environment, new frontiers in
citizen science, efficient techniques to sense and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, development and rapid exploitation of new ?green? power
sources, energy distribution and storage, new approaches to energy
conservation, behavior change at local and policy levels to encourage
conservation and transition away from carbon-emitting fuel,
geo-engineering, and new technologies for mitigating the effects of
climate shift.
Apply online. <http://apply.interfolio.com/28496>
<http://apply.interfolio.com/28496>
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2015
2. UNDEFINED DISCIPLINE
The Media Lab is a cross-disciplinary research organization focusing on
the invention of new media technologies that radically improve the ways
people live, learn, work, and play.
We are seeking a new kind of early career faculty member, not defined by
discipline, rather by his or her unique and iconoclastic experience,
style, and points of view. You can be a designer, inventor, scientist,
or scholar ? any combination ? as long as you make things that matter.
Impact is key.
This means somebody with at least these three sets of characteristics:
1) Being deeply versed in a minimum of two fields, preferably not ones
normally juxtaposed;
2) Being an orthogonal and counter-intuitive thinker, even a misfit
within normal structures;
3) Having a fearless personality, boundless optimism, and desire to
change the world.
Any disciplines apply as long as their confluence shows promise of
solving big, difficult, and long-term problems. And, most importantly,
candidates must explain why their work really can only be done at the
Media Lab. We prefer candidates not be similar to our existing faculty.
We welcome applicants who have never considered academic careers. If you
fit into typical academia, this is probably not the job for you.
Applications should consist of one URL?the web site can be designed in
whatever manner best characterizes the candidate?s unique
qualifications. Web site should include a CV or link to a CV.
Apply online. <http://apply.interfolio.com/28492>
<http://apply.interfolio.com/28492>
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2015
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Hugo Beltrami Ph.D.
Professor
Climate& Atmospheric Sciences Institute (climate.stfx.ca)
and Department of Earth Sciences Voice: 902-867-2326
St. Francis Xavier UniversityE-mail:hugo@stfx.ca
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:31:06 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Multiple Job Announcements with the Australian
Antarctic Gateway Partnership (Australia)
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?The Australian Antarctic Gateway Partnership is seeking to make a
number of University appointments on a full-time basis for terms of
three years. We bring the following positions to your attention:
1. Antarctic Geophysicist Senior Postdoc/Postdoc: synthesising remotely
sensed measurements (both airborne and satellite) and numerical model
output related to ice sheet mass budget.
2. Ice Sheet Modeller Postdoc: applying both forward and inverse methods
to the problem of ice sheet mass budget.
3. Paleo Ice Sheet Modeller Senior Postdoc/Postdoc: focused on
reconstructing the post-LGM Antarctic ice sheet.
4. Cryosphere System Modeller Postdoc: working on coupling
ice/ocean/solid earth models (this is a joint Gateway/ACE CRC position).
5. Antarctic Coastal Ocean Modeller Postdoc: advancing understanding of
the interactions between ice-shelves and oceans using both forward and
inverse methods.
6. Geochemist - Geothermal Heat Flux Postdoc: improving understanding of
the magnitude and spatial distribution of geothermal heat flow in East
Antarctica through geochemical analysis and modelling.
A number of related PhD scholarships will also be advertised in due course.
The Antarctic Gateway Partnership is a Special Research Initiative
funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC). The partnership
involves the University of Tasmania, centred at the Institute for Marine
and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and the Australian Maritime College (AMC);
the CSIRO's Oceans and Atmosphere Flagship; and the Australian Antarctic
Division (AAD). The Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative
Research Centre collaborates closely with the Antarctic Gateway Partnership.
Full position description are available via
<http://www.imas.utas.edu.au/antarctic-gateway-partnership/jobs> . Total
remuneration packages vary by the level of appointment but are up to
$138,596 per annum (Senior Postdoc) or up to $117,371 per annum (Postdoc).
For informal enquiries please contact Prof Matt King (Paleo ice sheet
modeller, Cryosphere system modeller, Geochemist) or Dr Ben Galton-Fenzi
(Antarctic Geophysicist, Ice Sheet Modeller, Antarctic Coastal
Modeller). All other enquiries should be directed to Prof Richard Coleman.
Matt King (Matt.King@utas.edu.au), Ben Galton-Fenzi
(Ben.Galton-Fenzi@aad.gov.au) and Richard Coleman
(Richard.Coleman@utas.edu.au)
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Dr Ben Galton-Fenzi
Research Scientist
Australian Antarctic Division.
Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems CRC, University of Tasmania.
Antarctic Gateway Partnership.
Private Bag 80, Hobart, Tasmania. 7001. Australia.
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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:32:18 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Post-doc Position at the City University of Hong
Kong (China)
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The Guy Carpenter Asia-Pacific Climate Impact Centre at City University
of Hong Kong (<http://www.cityu.edu.hk/gcacic/index.htm>) is urgently
looking for a post-doctoral fellow who has experience in regional
climate modeling. Interested candidates should send their CV to
gcacic@cityu.edu.hk describing their academic qualifications,
publications and experience in regional climate modeling. Candidates
should have a Ph.D. although those about to graduate will also be
considered.
Salary of post-doctoral fellows is around US$3000-3500 per month
(depending on the number of years of post-Ph.D. experience).
Applications are accepted until the position has been filled.
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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:15:32 +0000
From: "Verney, Fiona" <fiona.verney@metoffice.gov.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Met Office vacancy - Land Surface data
assimiliation scientist
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Land Surface data assimilation scientist
Salary Information
Foundation scientists ?21,675 and for exceptional candidates up to ?24,250
Scientists ?26,010 and for exceptional candidates up to ?29,100
Senior scientists ?30,529 and for exceptional candidates up to ?35,040
- all roles attract competitive benefits and Civil Service Pension
Background
The Data Assimilation and Ensembles (DAE) group consists of six research teams, totalling about 40 scientists, who are carrying out research and development in observations processing, data assimilation and ensemble forecasting. The work of DAE is focussed on improving the quality of Met Office forecasts.
The Earth System Data Assimilation team currently focuses on two areas: data assimilation development for the land surface, and regional reanalysis. The team has responsibility for developing the SURF system, providing Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models with analyses of land surface variables: soil moisture and soil temperature. These give a lower boundary condition for the atmospheric models.
Recently an Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) has been developed that combines satellite observations with screen-level data to analyse values for our global model. There are challenges in adapting this to high resolution over the UK. There is also scope to develop the EKF into an Ensemble Kalman Filter, to meet the needs of ensemble NWP. Increasingly there is a requirement for reanalysis of past data. Historical datasets of land surface observations from satellite are available but their use would need to be assessed.
The postholder would work as part of a small group improving land surface DA in one of the areas above. They would broaden their knowledge through research and through interaction with others both in high-resolution modelling and in the land surface community. They can expect to take a lead in research and development leading to improvements for high-resolution NWP. The postholder will be able to present their work in international conferences and in the peer-reviewed literature. They would be encouraged to build relationships with other institutions, looking to set up collaborative projects. They would also play a role in developing and supporting operational use of land surface data assimilation.
Job Purpose
Develop and support land surface data assimilation to meet the new demands required of it.
Job Responsibilities
To develop expertise in land surface data assimilation, in particular for kilometre-scale NWP and for ensemble systems.
To liaise with others in the Met Office and externally working on land surface modelling and data assimilation.
To share development work and support of the code for surface analysis.
To contribute to the presentation and publication/documentation of work internally and externally in order to communicate advice, maintain scientific/technical capability and to promote the Met Office reputation.
Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
1. Foundation Scientist: A degree (2:1 or above) in a physical science, mathematics or other related discipline or equivalent experience.
Scientist: Competence in postgraduate research and development in data assimilation, land surface, or a related field, as demonstrated by award of a PhD, or equivalent experience.
Senior Scientist: Extensive experience and a proven track record of scientific research.
2. Application of scientific knowledge to specific problems and scenarios.
Foundation scientist: Evidence of applying technical or analytical techniques to scientific problems.
Scientist: Ability to recognise potential for scientific investigations, learn new techniques/knowledge and apply them.
Senior Scientist: Evidence of ability to find novel solutions to scientific questions. Also evidence of planning and leading a major research or software development project.
3. Use of software tools and programming languages.
Foundation Scientist: Experience of setting up and running programs to perform basic analysis.
Scientist: Ability to write effective scientific software and produce high quality data analysis.
Senior Scientist: Experience of adapting and running large complex programs or systems.
4. Communication
Foundation Scientist: Ability to effectively communicate own science both in person and in writing.
Scientist: Ability to communicate work clearly to specialists and non-specialists.
Senior Scientist: Experience of documenting and publishing work, and of presenting work to a wide community.
5. Collaborative working
Foundation Scientist: Able to work and collaborate as an active and productive member of a team.
Scientist: Able to work effectively both as an independent scientist but also as part of a larger team involving colleagues at the Met Office and international UM partners.
Senior Scientist: Evidence of ability to provide scientific/technical leadership or mentoring to junior staff.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
1. Knowledge of data assimilation techniques
2. Knowledge/experience in land surface modelling or observation R&D
3. Experience of developing and running NWP systems
Additional Supplementary Information
Please note, if you do not currently have permission to work in the UK, we will be unable to provide this for you for this vacancy.
HOW TO APPLY: Please apply through our website http://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/current-vacancies
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 11:06:49 +0100
From: Alexei Rozanov <alex@iup.physik.uni-bremen.de>
Subject: [Met-jobs] 2 PhD Student Positions at the University of
Bremen
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The Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics branch of the institute of the
Environmental Physics (headed by Prof. John P. Burrows) at the
University of Bremen offers two 3-year PhD positions (German pay scale:
E13 TV-L 50%). The application deadline is February 19, 2015. Please
find details in the attached job announcements.
--
_________________________________________
Dr. Alexei Rozanov
Inst. of Environmental Physics
University of Bremen
P.O. Box 33 04 40
D-28334 Bremen
Germany
Phone: +49(0)421 218 62084
Fax: +49(0)421 218 62070
Email: Alexei.Rozanov@iup.physik.uni-bremen.de
Web: http://www.iup.physik.uni-bremen.de
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