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Today's Topics:
1. PhD studentship on Seasonal forecasts of East African
rainfall (Cathryn Birch)
2. 30-month PDRA position at the University of Reading
(Roger Brugge)
3. UVNS Product Development Support Engineer (Simon)
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Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 08:44:54 +0000
From: Cathryn Birch <C.E.Birch@leeds.ac.uk>
To: "met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk" <met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD studentship on Seasonal forecasts of East
African rainfall
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PhD studentship on Seasonal forecasts of East African rainfall
NERC Industrial CASE PhD studentship within the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science (ICAS), in the School of Earth and Environment (SEE) at the University of Leeds and in collaboration with the Met Office.
Supervisors: Dr Cathryn Birch (Leeds), Dr John Marsham (Leeds), Prof. Adam Scaife (Met Office)
East African people and their economy are heavily reliant on rain-fed agriculture. The region is therefore extremely vulnerable to drought, heavy rain and flooding. Local meteorological agencies regard forecasts that predict rainfall 1-3 months ahead of time (i.e. seasonal forecasts) as a priority, yet this is one of the most challenging timescales for weather prediction. The student will work with scientists at Leeds and the Met Office to understand the reasons behind extreme rainfall and drought in East Africa using the Met Office's state-of-the-art seasonal forecasting system. The student will join a group of active researchers focused on the African region.
A detailed project description and details of how to apply can be found here:
http://www.nercdtp.leeds.ac.uk/projects/index.php?id=298
Funding
This project has guaranteed funding and a CASE award from the Met Office, i.e. applicants will not be in competition with applicants for other projects within the Leeds-York NERC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP).
Eligibility
UK nationals and those EU nationals who have spent the 3 years immediately preceding the PhD in the UK undertaking undergraduate study or undergraduate study plus a postgraduate Masters are eligible. Other EU candidates are eligible but the funding would cover the fees only. Non-EU candidates are not eligible unless they have Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK or Refugee status.
Application deadline is 11th January but prospective students are encouraged to enquire informally to Dr Cathryn Birch (c.e.birch@leeds.ac.uk<mailto:c.e.birch@leeds.ac.uk>) before this date.
Dr Cathryn Birch
University Academic Fellow
MetOffice@Leeds Senior Scientist
Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science,
School of Earth and Environment,
University of Leeds,
Leeds, UK,
LS2 9JT
+44 (0) 11334 39831
Email: C.E.Birch@leeds.ac.uk
Homepage: http://homepages.see.leeds.ac.uk/~earceb
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Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 09:07:20 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
To: "met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk" <met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] 30-month PDRA position at the University of
Reading
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A 30-month PDRA position to work on stratospheric dynamics and novel observations of the middle atmosphere at the University of Reading is available as part of the FP7 ARISE2 project.
The research assistant will carry out research in stratospheric dynamics and novel observation techniques for the middle atmosphere as part of the European Atmospheric dynamics and Research InfraStructure in Europe consortium (http: //arise-project.eu/atmospheric-dynamics.php<http://arise-project.eu/atmospheric-dynamics.php>)
You will have:
- Strong scientific analytical ability and high capacity for innovative problem solving
- Understanding of atmospheric science, particularly atmospheric dynamics and atmospheric measurements
- Experience of the use and manipulation of geo-physical datasets
- The ability to maintain effective working relationships with collaborators.
The closing date for applications is Jan 30th 2016 with interviews on 12th February
For more details see:
http://www.reading.ac.uk/15/about/jobs/about-job-details.aspx?vacancy_id=4627989eKW
Or contact Andrew Charlton-Perez (a.j.charlton-perez@reading.ac.uk<mailto:a.j.charlton-perez@reading.ac.uk>)
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Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 11:59:02 +0200
From: "Simon" <recruit@hamtec.co.uk>
To: <met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] UVNS Product Development Support Engineer
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UVNS Product Development Support Engineer based at EUMETSAT, Darmstadt,
Germany
HAMTEC Consulting a provider of quality staff to the aerospace industry.
We are currently seeking a University educated engineer in a relevant
discipline, with a minimum of at least minimum of 5 years experience in the
field of remote sensing product retrievals, data processing, and analysis.
Further the consultant shall have a solid background in software
engineering.
Location: Darmstadt, Germany
Start Date: June 2016
Closing date: 25th February 2016
TASKS:
In-house consultancy support is sought for the ongoing scientific and
product development activities in preparation for the future UVNS mission to
be flown on the EUMETSAT Polar System - Second Generation. The key person
will work within the Remote Sensing and Products (RSP) Division of the
Technical and Scientific Support (TSS) Department and will provide support
as a member of the Atmospheric Composition (AC) Team. His/her
responsibilities will primarily cover the support for the generation of
Level 2 data processing, product format, and auxiliary data specifications
for the UVNS mission. In addition the post
will support the review of calibration algorithms and contribute to
development activities related to Level 1 data processing software.
Development of prototype software and preparation of associated
documentation will be another focus area.
The tasks of the Key person will include:
. Provision of support for the generation of Level 2 data
processing, product format, and auxiliary data specifications for the UVNS
mission;
. Provision of support to the development of algorithms for the
calibration of UVNS Level 0 data;
. Development of prototype software for the purposes of testing and
validation of the algorithms developed, including the generation of
associated technical reports etc;
. Analyse the constraints imposed by the implementation of the
products within an operational processing environment on the algorithm and
implement necessary changes;
. Interfacing with experts across EUMETSAT as needed;
. Collaboration with expert groups and the wider scientific
community outside EUMETSAT as appropriate;
. Assessment of results from scientific studies;
. Refinement of mission requirements in response to expert advice
and results of scientific studies;
. Scientific assessments related to requirements refinements;
. Interaction with expert teams and the conduct of expert team
meetings,
. Participation in reviews.
The tasks will evolve as the EPS-SG specifications mature in the coming
years.
Qualifications and Experience
* University degree in a relevant discipline
* A minimum of 5 years experience in the field of remote sensing
product retrievals, data processing, and analysis. Further the consultant
shall have a solid background in software engineering.
Essential Skills
* Experience in atmospheric remote sensing in the optical spectrum
(Ultraviolet to Shortwave Infrared);
* Familiarity with Earth observation systems in operational
meteorology, atmospheric composition and climate monitoring (both remote
sensing and in situ systems);
* Handling and processing of remote sensing data;
* Experience with instrument calibration and characterisation;
* Familiarity with radiative transfer;
* Good skills in a higher programming language (e.g. Fortran, C++).
Desirable Skills
* Quality control of satellite data and products;
* Operational product processing environments;
* Software build environments and tools (e.g. make, imake, eclipse,
insure++);
* Source code control system (e.g. git or SVN).
Please send you CV in English to:
Simon Davidson via <mailto:recruit@hamtec.co.uk> recruit@hamtec.co.uk
To register with HAMTEC Consulting and to view current opportunities go to
our website:
<http://www.hamtec.co.uk> http://www.hamtec.co.uk
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