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Today's Topics:
1. Postdoc opportunity at University of Oxford (Hannah Christensen)
2. Graduate Research Opportunities in Ocean Mixing
(Miles A. Sundermeyer)
3. PhD or MS Position at Purdue University (USA) (Roger Brugge)
4. Assistant Research Professor Position at the University of
Missouri (USA) (Roger Brugge)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:41:31 +0100
From: Hannah Christensen <h.m.christensen@atm.ox.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoc opportunity at University of Oxford
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Dear All,
Please find details below about a postdoc opportunity studying the impact of stochastic parametrisation schemes in climate models. The post will be held in the Predictability of Weather and Climate Group at the University of Oxford, working with Prof. Tim Palmer on the EC H2020 PRIMAVERA project.
Closing date for applications: midday, 30 October
Please do pass on the advert to anyone who might be interested.
Best wishes,
Hannah Christensen
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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Climate Physics
Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics (AOPP), Clarendon Laboratory
University of Oxford
Grade 7: ?30,434 - ?37,394 pa
Applications are invited for a full-time position as Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the Predictability of Weather and Climate group within the sub-Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics (AOPP).
The post is available for a fixed-term duration of 36 months.
The post is funded through the Horizon 2020 European Commission project PRIMAVERA, which involves 19 partners across Europe. The aim of the project is to ?develop a new generation of advanced and well-evaluated high-resolution global climate models, capable of simulating and predicting regional climate with unprecedented fidelity?.
The successful candidate will be involved in the work package ?Frontiers of Climate Modelling?, and will investigate the use of stochastic parameterisations to represent the variability of unresolved sub-grid scale processes. Of particular interest is the extent to which stochastic physics can be used to represent small-scale components of the circulation that might otherwise be too expensive to resolve. The candidate will be responsible for the diagnosis and analysis of integrations carried out within the PRIMAVERA project, including the development of original research and analysis strategies, and potential model developments.
Applicants should possess (or be close to obtaining) a doctorate in physics or mathematics and have a strong background in numerical modelling. Previous experience in the field of atmospheric physics will be an advantage.
The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.
Please direct informal enquiries about the role to Professor Tim Palmer or to Dr Hannah Christensen
Only applications received before 12.00 midday on Friday 30 October 2015 can be considered. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, a brief statement of research interests, a CV, and details of two referees as part of your online application.
For more information about the position, please click on the following link: https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrislivedoc/docs/0012298621.pdf
The group webpage and contact email addresses can be found here: https://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/research/predictability-of-weather-and-climate
The project website for PRIMAVERA can be found here: http://www.primavera-h2020.eu
To apply, please use the Oxford job portal: https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/research/
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Hannah Christensen (nee Arnold)
Junior Research Fellow, Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford
Postdoctoral Researcher, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, University of Oxford
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:41:21 -0400
From: "Miles A. Sundermeyer" <msundermeyer@umassd.edu>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Graduate Research Opportunities in Ocean Mixing
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Graduate Research Opportunities in Ocean Mixing
Graduate Student / Research Assistant
School for Marine Science and Technology
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
The School for Marine Science and Technology at the University of
Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications from qualified students to
our Ph.D. program to work on problems relating to ocean mixing. Specific
project areas include state-of-the-art numerical modeling and analysis
of internal waves and vortical mode in the context of lateral dispersion
and the internal-wave energy cascade in the ocean. Model results will
also be compared with data from field studies using dye and drifter
release experiments, with observational data sets used to guide the
numerical analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in fluids
modeling and/or applied math or physics, and/or an MS in one of these
fields. Successful applicants are eligible for a tuition waiver plus
annual stipend.
A Bachelors or Masters degree in oceanography, physics, applied
mathematics, engineering or related field is required. Applicants should
have strong mathematical and computer skills and some background in
physical and/or earth sciences. Review of applications is ongoing and
will continue until positions are filled. The position is available
immediately. Full-time enrollment beginning as early as January 2016,
but no later than Fall 2016, is expected. Applications to our graduate
program are available from our website:
http://www.umassd.edu/smast/application/. For more information, please
also visit our website: http://www.smast.umassd.edu .
Interested applicants should complete a full application to our graduate
program, and send a copy of their statement of interest, current resume,
GRE scores, and academic transcripts to:
Graduate Research Assistant in Ocean Mixing and Stirring
Attn: Dr. Miles A. Sundermeyer
School for Marine Science & Technology
706 South Rodney French Blvd.
New Bedford, MA 02744-1221
EMail: msundermeyer@umassd.edu
For more information about the above position(s), please contact:
Dr. Miles A. Sundermeyer
voice: (508) 999-8892
fax: (508) 910-6371
email: msundermeyer@umassd.edu
http://www.smast.umassd.edu/mixing
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Miles A. Sundermeyer, Assoc. Prof.
Department of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences phone: (508) 999-8892
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth fax: (508) 910-6371
706 S. Rodney French Blvd. email: msundermeyer@umassd.edu
New Bedford, MA 02744-1221 http://www.smast.umassd.edu/msundermeyer/
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:17:47 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD or MS Position at Purdue University (USA)
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Forwarded from CLIMLIST...
The Weather Hazards and Climate group in the Department of Earth,
Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences <http://www.eaps.purdue.edu/> (EAPS)
at Purdue University has MS or PhD openings available in the area of
meteorological hazards, climate, and climate change beginning in Fall 2016.
Society is vulnerable to weather hazards (hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.),
and these hazards are governed by the laws of physics. Our group uses
theory, numerical modeling, and observations:
1. to understand the underlying physics of these hazards and their
dependence on the climate; and
2. to develop clever physics-based models for quantifying risk and
societal impacts
Purdue EAPS is a leader in the study of Earth?s atmosphere and is
actively developing a new research and teaching program in the area of
extreme weather and climate. As the only U.S. school with three of the
world?s 500 most powerful supercomputers, Purdue University hosts the
best collection of high-performance research computing systems in the
country.
If you are interested in pursuing graduate research in these areas,
please contact Dan Chavas <mailto:dchavas@purdue.edu>
? (dchavas@purdue.edu <mailto:dchavas@purdue.edu>)*
. Students with backgrounds in physics and math are particularly
encouraged to apply.
Information about application requirements is available at:
<http://www.eaps.purdue.edu/for_students/graduate/grad_admissions.html> .
Final deadline for applications is January 2, 2016, though contact prior
to this date is encouraged.
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:19:06 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Assistant Research Professor Position at the
University of Missouri (USA)
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Forwarded from CLIMLIST...
Position: The School of Natural Resources, University of Missouri, is
seeking an Assistant Research Professor to develop an internationally
recognized research program in Forest Biogeosciences. The successful
candidate will oversee operations of the Missouri Ozark AmeriFlux
(MOFLUX) site, a long-term, core site within the AmeriFlux network,
supported by the Department of Energy (DOE) Biological and Environmental
Research (BER), and develop innovative, externally funded, research
tasks that complement on-going MOFLUX research activities. A core aspect
of the program will include collaborations with scientists at the Oak
Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Starting Date: January 11, 2016
Responsibilities: This is a 12-month, full-time, ranked, non-tenure
track research faculty appointment with 100% research responsibilities.
Salary commensurate with experience.
The successful candidate will serve as the University of Missouri
Principal Investigator for the MOFLUX project, part of the ORNL's
Terrestrial Ecosystem Science (TES) Scientific Focus Area (SFA)
(<http://tes-sfa.ornl.gov/>), supported by DOE BER and be responsible
for the daily operation of the MOFLUX site. He/she will leverage the
MOFLUX project to develop an externally funded and internationally
recognized program in Forest Biogeosciences focused on deciduous forests
of the Central Hardwood Region of the United States. The MOFLUX site,
which has been in operation since 2004, is located at the University of
Missouri's Baskett Wildlife Research and Education Center (BWREC) near
Ashland, Missouri, about 32 km southeast of the main campus in Columbia.
This site is characterized by extremely high levels of biogenic isoprene
emission. It also has the longest known continuous observation of tree
mortality and predawn leaf water potential of multiple species. The site
is located in a key ecotone between the Eastern Deciduous Forest and
Prairie regions and is subject to large inter-annual variation in summer
precipitation and drought intensity. It offers particular advantage to
scientists with an interest in water stress limitations, plant
productivity and drought influences on other plant processes. Hence,
expertise in plant water relations or a related field is desirable.
The main research assets of the MOFLUX site include the following:
- A 30 m walk-up stairway tower instrumented with two independent sets
of eddy covariance system, a 12-level CO2/H2O profile monitoring system,
a 8-level temperature/humidity profile monitoring system, and an
incoming and outgoing visible, shortwave and longwave radiation
measurement system.
- A 16-automated chamber system for monitoring soil respiration
- A Minirhizotron imaging system for fine root dynamics
- A soil temperature / moisture profile monitoring system
- An automated daily data quality checking and reporting system
- Other meteorological, biological and physiological measurements
- Long-term permanent plot vegetation measurements available for the BWREC.
Depending on his/her interests, the successful candidate will have
opportunities to interact with ORNL scientists involved in SPRUCE
(<http://mnspruce.ornl.gov/>), NGEE-Tropics
<http://esd1.lbl.gov/research/projects/ngee_tropics/>, and NGEE-Arctic
(<http://ngee-arctic.ornl.gov/>), and University of Missouri researchers.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is required. The
successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in eddy flux
theory and applications, gas analyzers, datalogging and communications.
Desirable areas of candidate research expertise include tree physiology,
whole-plant carbon partitioning, carbon cycle modeling, plant water
relations, and drought stress physiology. Preference will be given to
candidates with demonstrated success in obtaining extramural research
funding, publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals, and participation
in interdisciplinary collaborations. A proven ability to effectively
communicate with professional colleagues is essential.
About MU: MU, the flagship institution in the University of Missouri
System, has nearly 35,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is a
land grant institution and a member of the Association of American
Universities. Located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia
is a vibrant university town that is consistently ranked among the top
small cities to live in America. The School of Natural Resources awards
B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Natural Resources with emphasis in
multiple sub-disciplines. Detailed information about the programs and
faculty is available at <http://snr.missouri.edu>. The School operates
many laboratory and greenhouse facilities and has access to extensive
field areas available within the College of Agriculture's Farms and
Centers Network (<http://cafnr.missouri.edu/research/aes.php> and which
includes the BREA).
Application: To apply for this position, please visit the MU web site at
<http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/>. Please submit a cover
letter, curriculum vitae, narratives of research interests and the names
and contact information of three references. Review of applications will
begin on November 20, 2015 and will continue until the position is
filled. For additional information about the position, please contact
Dr. Shibu Jose, Search Committee Chair at <joses@missouri.edu>.
Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for University benefits.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including
medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee
discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please
visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
<http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits>.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Missouri is an equal
access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully
committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. For more
information, call the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resource
Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.
The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a
diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students.
We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus
values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.
To request ADA accommodations, please call Human Resource Services at
573-882-7976. TTY users, please call through Relay Missouri, 1-800-RELAY
(735-2966) or en Espa?ol at 1-800-520-7309.
MU makes available to applicants a security report of crimes that
occurred on campus over the previous three years. For a copy of this
report, contact the University Police Department at (573) 882-5923 or
access their web site at: <http://www.mupolice.com/>.
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