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Today's Topics:
1. PhD Opportunities at Northumbria University, Newcastle (UK)
(Leanne Wake)
2. Postdoc 2.5 years IMAU, Utrecht University
(Wal, R.S.W. van de (roderik))
3. PDRA Vacancy at Edinburgh (Roger Brugge)
4. Scientific Software Engineer at the Met Office (UK)
(Roger Brugge)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2015 12:11:52 +0000
From: Leanne Wake <leanne.wake@northumbria.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD Opportunities at Northumbria University,
Newcastle (UK)
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Dear Met-Jobs Subscribers:
The Geography Department at Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, is currently advertising several PhD opportunities relevant to those interested in: snow-vegetation interactions; modelling debris-covered glaciers and Greenland mass balance modelling. Further details about the individual projects and contacts for further enquiries can be found using the links below. Closing date for applications is 31 March 2015, unless otherwise stated. Please forward to any relevant/interested parties.
Improved climate model simulation of snow cover extent in boreal forest (Deadline: April 30th 2015)
http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=62055&LID=2316
Variability in snow melt-out associated with boreal forest structure:
http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=61940&LID=2316
Modelling changes in debris-covered glaciers across the world:
http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=61933&LID=2316
Drivers of Greenland Ice Sheet mass balance during the Medieval Warm Period ? Little Ice Age transition:
http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=61936&LID=2316
Thanks
Leanne
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Leanne Mary Wake
Anniversary Research Fellow, Faculty of Engineering and Environment
T: +44 (0)191 243 7814
F: +44 (0)191 227 4000
E: leanne.wake@northumbria.ac.uk<mailto:eanne.wake@northumbria.ac.uk>
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST, United Kingdom
[cid:E20647B1-4A8D-476D-AC56-0B29784A933E]<http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/>
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Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2015 11:53:48 +0000
From: "Wal, R.S.W. van de (roderik)" <R.S.W.vandeWal@uu.nl>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoc 2.5 years IMAU, Utrecht University
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Postdoc 'Towards a fully coupled ice and climate model on geological time scales' (1,0 fte)
IMAU is looking for a motivated Post-doc (m/f) to study regional sea level variations on geological time scales. This is addressed with a coupled global ice sheet model, which solves at the same time the sea level equation. This includes gravitational and rotational effects. In this way local expressions of sea level change can be simulated. Coupling of this model to a climate model of intermediate complexity allows transient simulation of key periods in the geological past and offers the opportunity to combine model inferences and data in a more coherent way.
Profile
Applicants preferably have a strong background in geophysics and ice dynamics in particular at PhD level. Experience is required with numerical ice sheet models, and programming (FORTRAN) on UNIX-based computer systems. English (good oral and writen skills) is essential and a track record of published papers is a prerequisite.
Offer
The candidate is offered a full-time position for 2.5 years. The salary is supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8,3% per year. In addition we offer: a pension scheme, a partially paid parental leave, flexible employment conditions<http://www.uu.nl/EN/informationfor/jobseekers/Working-for-Utrecht-University/terms-of-employment/Pages/default.aspx>. Conditions are based on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities. The research group will provide the candidate with necessary support on all aspects of the project. The gross salary is in the range between ? 2,977 (scale 10, grade 4) and maximum ? 3,908 (scale 10, grade 12) per month.
About us
Utrecht University<http://www.uu.nl/en> has great ambitions for its teaching quality and study success rates. This also applies to its clear research profiles, which are centred around four themes: Sustainability, Life Sciences, Youth & Identity, and Institutions. Utrecht University plays a prominent role in our society and contributes to finding the answers to topical and future societal issues.
The Institute for Marine and Atmospheric research Utrecht<http://www.uu.nl/en/research/institute-for-marine-and-atmospheric-research-imau> (IMAU) is an interfaculty research institute that focuses on the fundamental aspects of the climate system. Research is organized in five main themes:
1. ice and climate<http://www.projects.science.uu.nl/iceclimate/>
2. ocean circulation and climate
3. atmospheric physics and chemistry
4. atmospheric dynamics and boundary layer meteorology and
5. coastal and shelf sea dynamics.
The IMAU includes some twelve faculty members, seventeen postdocs and twenty-five PhD students. The graduate programme is organized in the Buys Ballot research school.
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from Dr R.S.W. van de Wal: tel. +31 30 2533259.
As part of the selection procedure, the candidate is expected to give an oral presentation.
To apply please attach a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae and (e-mail) addresses of two referees. Application deadline is the 22th of March 2015, please use the following link.
Apply<http://ssl1.peoplexs.com/Peoplexs22/CandidatesPortalNoLogin/ApplicationForm.cfm?PortalID=4063&VacatureID=718845>
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2015 12:31:25 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PDRA Vacancy at Edinburgh
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We are looking to recruit a post-doc to work on a major tropical ecosystem project in Borneo. The post-doc will focus on linking process modelling to empirical data to - (i) understand the impacts of land use and land use change on biogeochemistry in tropical landscapes; (ii) investigate the linkages among plant traits and ecosystem processes above and below ground; and (iii) constrain spatial modelling of trace gas fluxes across disturbed and intact landscapes.
We are looking for a researcher with proven skills in ecosystem simulation and model-data fusion, and a good publication record.
You can find out more here
https://www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk/
[then enter the University of Edinburgh vacancy ref: 032705]
Mathew Williams
School of GeoSciences
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, EH9 3FF, UK
http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/homes/mwilliam
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2015 14:29:10 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Scientific Software Engineer at the Met Office
(UK)
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Forwarded from CLIMLIST...
Met Office
Scientific Software Engineers (varying levels of seniority)
?26,010-?35,040 depending on skills and experience + competitive
benefits, including Civil Service Pension
Based in Exeter, Devon
About the role
As a world-leading climate research centre, we undertake scientific
research into many aspects of climate and its variability and changes.
Right now, we have a ?big data? challenge on our hands with the EU
Surface Temperature for All Corners of Earth (EUSTACE) project.
Implementing and using novel statistical techniques, we?re aiming to
provide information on surface air temperature for every day since 1850
over ?all corners of the Earth?. EUSTACE is one of the most significant
projects of its kind ever to be conducted and presents exciting
challenges and a rewarding career opportunity for a Scientific Software
Engineer to join us.
In this impactful role, you?ll contribute to an important global system
as you work with scientists and statisticians to turn statistical
techniques into robust, efficient code that will enable the delivery of
new EUSTACE products. Involved in the full development lifecycle, you?ll
design, code, test and document the system under an appropriate
configuration management system. We?d like you to work collaboratively
with scientists and statisticians, understanding their methods and
taking prototype code to development. Joining our culture of innovation,
you?ll also enjoy world-class learning opportunities and the chance to
work on other high profile projects.
European travel is likely to be included as you consult with our
European partners, although this is not essential. Part time and
flexible working may be considered.
Please note that sponsorship to work in the UK may be available for this
post.
About the person
Bringing well-honed communication skills and a proactive approach you?ll
use your strong attention to detail and tenacious manner to effectively
contribute to this high profile project.
In order to be considered for this exciting opportunity, you?ll need to
have the following essential criteria:
1. A good degree (2:1 or above, or 2:2 plus higher degree or equivalent)
in computer science, computing, maths or physical science.
2. Demonstrated ability to design, code, test, document and deliver
scientific software systems or significant components to large systems
with due consideration of appropriate configuration management.
3. Demonstrated ability in more than one programming language, e.g.
Fortran, Python, C++ and R.
4. Demonstrated experience of writing efficient code to handle large
scientific data sets and a good understanding of the strategies needed
to enable this.
5. A background in mathematics or statistics, i.e. proven ability
acquired through study and/or work.
6. Demonstrated experience of working effectively in a collaborative
environment.
7. Strong self-motivation and proven ability to overcome challenges in
your work.
If you have any of the following desirable criteria, that?s even better:
1. A demonstrated understanding of the concepts behind statistical
techniques such as maximum likelihood estimation, regression and
Bayesian methods.
2. Proven experience of delivering large, efficient scientific software
systems.
3. Proven experience of turning others? scientific or statistical
developments into good quality code.
4. Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated experience of mentoring others to develop their coding
and quality assurance skills.
About the Met Office
Through world-leading science and cutting-edge technology, through idea
generation and enthusiasm, we collaborate to challenge the ordinary
every day because we believe in the best. The best for our customers,
the best for your career. It?s a career where you?ll be challenged,
developed and fascinated; a career where whatever you do, your work will
make a valuable contribution to the bigger picture. A career to be proud
of.
What we can offer you
We?re constantly moving forwards, looking to optimise our abilities.
Which is why, joining us, we?ll invest in your development to help you
be the very best you can be in whatever it is that you do. Rewards?
There are plenty of those too. A competitive pension, opportunities for
flexible working, performance-related pay schemes, some great benefits
as well as 27.5 days? holiday, which increases to 32.5 days after five
years.
Apply
To find out more, and to apply online, please click on the apply button
below.
Closing date: 29th March 2015.
The URL link for the apply button is below.
<http://bit.ly/1G0E2TW>
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