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Today's Topics:
1. PhD position in solar radiometry (PMOD/WRC, Switzerland)
(Benjamin Walter)
2. Post-doc position (PLANTON Serge)
3. PhD position in Physical Oceanography (Torsten Kanzow)
4. 2 Postdoctoral positions in Agriculture Modeling,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Erwan Monier)
5. PhD student position with focus on Arctic aerosols and clouds
at Stockholm University (Annica Ekman)
6. Principal and Research Scientist Positions with AIR Worldwide
(USA) (Roger Brugge)
7. Postdoctoral Fellowship at McMaster University (Canada)
(Roger Brugge)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 14:46:17 +0000
From: Benjamin Walter <Benjamin.Walter@pmodwrc.ch>
To: "met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk" <met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD position in solar radiometry (PMOD/WRC,
Switzerland)
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Dear all,
there is a PhD position in solar radiometry available at the Physikalisch-Meteorologisches Observatorium Davos and World Radiation Center (PMOD/WRC), Switzerland:
http://www.pmodwrc.ch/pdf/PhD_position_09_11_15.pdf
Best regards,
Benjamin Walter
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:05:40 +0100 (CET)
From: PLANTON Serge <serge.planton@meteo.fr>
To: met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk
Subject: [Met-jobs] Post-doc position
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Dear colleagues,
please find attached an announcement for a post-doc position at Météo-France/CNRM within the context of the ESA-CCI/CMUG project.
Best regards,
Serge Planton
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PLANTON SERGE
CNRM/GMGEC
serge.planton@meteo.fr
Fixe : +33 561079376
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Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:29:57 +0100
From: Torsten Kanzow <torsten.kanzow@awi.de>
To: <met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk>, <cryolist@lists.cryolist.org>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD position in Physical Oceanography
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The Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) is a member of the Helmholtz Association (HGF) and funded by federal and state government. AWI focuses on polar and marine research in a variety of disciplines such as biology, oceanography, geology and geophysics thus allowing multidisciplinary approaches to scientific goals. The section Physical Oceanography of Polar Seas invites applications for a
PhD position in Physical Oceanography
Background: The Southern Ocean around the Antarctic continent represents a window to the deep ocean. Dense waters produced on the shelf areas by both heat loss to the atmosphere and brine rejection during the formation of sea ice tend to sink downward along the continental margins, thereby entraining relatively warm deep water. Melting of sea ice, ice shelves and icebergs provide a positive buoyancy forcing, which together with the large-scale wind stress curl may result in areas of widespread upwelling. All of the above processes take place the in Weddell Sea, where a large fraction of the Antarctic Bottom water is produced. The latter subsequently moves northward to ventilate the abyssal areas of all major ocean basins. In the recent decade, widespread warming of deep waters around Antarctica have been observed, pointing to changes in both wind and buoyancy forcing. Potential changes in circulation may lead to profound changes in how the oceans interact with the sea ice and ice shelves around Antarctica.
Tasks: The thesis will focus on the analysis of a unique observational dataset of velocity, temperature, salinity from Weddell Sea obtained from moored platforms, research vessels and profiling floats collected over the past two decades. The goal of the thesis is to synthesize the data sets in order to deduce the spatial structure and temporal variability of the meridional overturning in the Weddell Sea and the associated transports of heat and salt. The ocean fluxes shall then be reconciled with estimates of sea-surface buoyancy fluxes in order to provide a first order description of the vertical circulation of Weddell Sea.
Requirements: You should hold a M.Sc. degree in physical oceanography, environmental physics, climate physics, or related fields. An excellent background in fluid dynamics and good programming skills in Matlab are required. You should have very good command of English in writing and speaking (corresponding to level B2/C1) be willing to interact with an interdisciplinary science community.
You will ...
• ... receive an intense training in advanced technique of data analysis,
• ... be able to join a research expedition to Antarctica aboard AWI's research icebreaker R/V Polarstern to obtain a hands-on experience,
• ... be supervised by a team of at least three experts in your field. The position is limited to 3 years.
We offer you a multi-disciplinary, international, and fascinating professional environment with flexible working hours, state-of-the-art research equipment, and a first-rate infrastructure. The salary will be paid in accordance with the German Tarifvertrag des öffentlichen Dienstes (TVöD Bund), salary level 13 (66%). The place of employment will be Bremerhaven. Disabled applicants will be given preference when equal qualifications are present. The AWI fosters the compatibility of work and family through various means. Because of our engagement in the area of work-life compatibility we have been awarded the certificate "Career and Family". As Ph.D. student at AWI you will obtain the opportunity to subscribe to the Helmholtz Graduate School for Polar and Marine Research 'POLMAR' (http://polmar.awi.de ).
Please forward your applications with the standard documentation (cover letter with motivation, CV and two references / letters of recommendation) by February 15th, 2016 referencing code 13/D/Kli to: Alfred-Wegener-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforschung, Personalabteilung (human resources), Postfach 12 01 61, 27515 Bremerhaven/Germany (or by e-mail (all documents merged into one PDF file) to: personal@awi.de. For more information or questions regarding the project please contact Prof. Dr. Torsten Kanzow (torsten.kanzow@awi.de).
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Prof. Dr. Torsten Kanzow
Alfred-Wegener-Institute
Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research
Bussestraße 24
27570 Bremerhaven
Germany
Tel: +49 (0)471-4831-2913
Fax: +49 (0)471-4831-1797
email: torsten.kanzow@awi.de
Professor for Physical Oceanography of Polar Seas
Universität Bremen
Department 1 of Physics and Electrical Engineering
Otto-Hahn Allee, Geb. NW1
28334 Bremen
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:54:00 +0000
From: Erwan Monier <emonier@mit.edu>
To: "met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk" <met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] 2 Postdoctoral positions in Agriculture Modeling,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Position: 2 Postdoctoral Associate in Agricultural Modeling, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Description
The Center for Global Change Science<http://cgcs.mit.edu/> seeks two (2) Postdoctoral Associates to work with the Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change<http://globalchange.mit.edu> to expand the agricultural model capabilities of the MIT Integrated Global System Modeling (IGSM) framework. The postdoctoral researchers will each participate in the development, implementation, calibration and evaluation of a crop model within the Global Land System of the IGSM. One postdoc will focus on crop biogeophysics (e.g., phenology and evapotranspiration), productivity and water demand, while the other postdoc will focus on biogeochemistry (i.e. terrestrial carbon and nitrogen dynamics) with attention to greenhouse gas fluxes from agriculture. These two postdocs will be expected to work in close collaboration, and to actively engage with developers of global crop and ecosystem models within the community-at-large. The postdocs will also work among faculty, research staff, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students in an interdisciplinary group that includes climate scientists and economists.
Requirements
A Ph.D. in agronomy, ecology, plant biology, biometeorology, or related field; knowledge of crop science; and experience with scientific programming in Fortran, C, and C++. Expertise in crop simulation modeling and/or crop model development is particularly desired. In addition, preference will be given to applicants with expertise in biogeophysical and/or biogeochemical land models used in coupled Earth-system frameworks.
Interested applicants may contact the MIT Joint Program at globalchange@mit.edu<mailto:globalchange@mit.edu> with questions. Review of applications will continue until suitable candidates are identified.
The appointment is for one year with the possibility of extension depending on job performance and availability of funding. Opening announced 1/5/2016.
Apply online at MIT Jobs (http://jobs.mit.edu/), Job #13043<http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=6495&localeCode=en-us>.
MIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
Cheers,
Erwan
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Erwan Monier
Principal Research Scientist
Joint Program of the Science and Policy of Global Change
Center for Global Change Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bldg E19-439GA
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
Phone: +1 617-715-5429
E-mail: emonier@mit.edu<mailto:emonier@mit.edu>
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Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 09:11:14 +0000
From: Annica Ekman <annica@misu.su.se>
To: "met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk" <met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD student position with focus on Arctic aerosols
and clouds at Stockholm University
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PhD student in climate science with focus on Arctic aerosols and clouds
Department of Meteorology, Stockholm University. Closing date: 15 February 2016.
The position will be associated with the project "Marine Aerosol Influence on Clouds in the High Arctic" funded by the Swedish Research Council. The aim is to understand how high Arctic cloud properties are influenced by aerosol particles, in particular those linked to the microbiological life at the ocean surface To investigate the problem, we will make use of high resolution (large-eddy) numerical modelling and measurement data from previous campaigns conducted close to the North Pole during summertime. The PhD student is expected to work both with data analysis and numerical modelling, but the specific focus of the study can be adjusted depending on the background of the PhD student.
For more information, please see http://www.misu.su.se/about-us/vacancies
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Prof. Annica Ekman
Department of Meteorology
Stockholm University
SE-10691 Stockholm
Sweden
Phone: +46 8 16 23 97
Fax: +46 8 15 71 85
Email: annica@misu.su.se<mailto:annica@misu.su.se>
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Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 09:40:31 +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] Principal and Research Scientist Positions with
AIR Worldwide (USA)
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Forwarded from CLIMLIST...
Here are two positions with AIR Worldwide that might be of interest:
1. Principal Scientist/Crop modeling
The business of analyzing and managing risk from natural and man-made
catastrophes, weather, climate, and infectious diseases is growing both
nationally and internationally. Hundreds of businesses, insurance and
re-insurance companies rely on our risk models to determine the
frequency and severity of potential loss and to make critical financial
decisions. Businesses also use our models to identify how to optimize
their financial portfolios, assess profitability of investments, and
decide where to expand and contract.
When you join AIR, you'll be a member of a market leader developing
state-of-the-art products and delivering best-in-class consulting
services to a variety of clients. You will use your expertise and our
tools to help develop, enhance, manage, and apply the risk modeling
solutions to a variety of client applications. You will work in close
cooperation with a team of scientists, engineers, analysts, and
statisticians to incorporate the latest modeling technologies into
cutting-edge risk assessment.
You will be part of AIR's Agricultural Risk Modeling team within our
growing Research and Modeling department. Currently the team is involved
in a variety of projects covering various perils and different crop
insurance programs.
Main responsibilities, but not limited to:
· Lead an experienced team analyzing multi-million dollar
agricultural insurance portfolios based on weather risk
· Develop and enhance natural hazard models for agriculture risk
in the US and around the world, including in emerging markets
· Collect and analyze data related to assessing agricultural risk,
such as temperature, precipitation, soil information, crop yields, crop
damage, loss data, etc.
· Address client questions and interact with them (some travel
will be required) to help them better understand how natural
catastrophes impact risk to property and how our models work
· Play a key role in presenting and supporting the AIR Model in
front of regulatory bodies and professional auditors
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to gather, understand, and critically analyze data from all
relevant sources of natural hazard information
• Experience in programming with statistical packages, R preferred
• Familiarity with manipulating large data sets using SQL
• Practical experience in any compiled programming language (such as C,
C++, C#, FORTRAN, etc.) is a plus
• Highly motivated, detailed oriented and self-directed with
demonstrated experience in advancing complex projects
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• GIS knowledge a plus
Requirements:
• PhD in any branch of Natural Science, Engineering, Mathematics or
Statistics, with experience in mathematical and numerical modeling and
7+ years of work experience in a related field
• Background in Meteorology or (crop) risk modeling a plus
<http://www.air-worldwide.com/Careers/Search-Open-Positions/?jvi=oOx81fwe,Job>
2. Research Scientist
AIR Worldwide (AIR) is the scientific leader and most respected provider
of risk modeling software and consulting services. The business of
analyzing and managing risk from natural and man-made catastrophes is
growing both nationally and internationally. Hundreds of businesses,
insurance, and re-insurance companies rely on our risk models to
determine the frequency and severity of potential loss and to make
critical financial decisions. Businesses use our models to identify how
to optimize their financial portfolios, assess profitability of
investments, and decide where to expand and contract.
When you join AIR, you'll be a member of a market leader developing
state-of-the-art products and delivering best-in-class consulting
services to a variety of clients. You will use your expertise and our
tools to help develop, enhance, manage, and apply the risk modeling
solutions to a variety of client applications. You will work in close
cooperation with a team of scientists, engineers, analysts, and
statisticians to incorporate the latest modeling technologies into
cutting-edge risk assessment.
You will be part of AIR's Agricultural Risk Modeling team within our
growing Research and Modeling department. Currently the team is involved
in a variety of projects covering various perils and different crop
insurance programs.
Main responsibilities, but not limited to:
· Conduct sceintific research about related topics (e.g. crop
modeling, crop insurance, remote sensing, etc.) for model updates and
new model development
· Develop and enhance natural hazard models for agriculture risk
around the world, including in emerging markets
· Collect and analyze data related to assessing agricultural risk,
such as temperature, precipitation, soil information, crop yields, crop
damage, loss data, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Experience in programming with statistical packages (R preferred)
· Highly motivated, detail oriented, and self-directed with
demonstrated experience in advancing complex projects
· Ability to gather, understand, and critically analyze data from
all relevant sources of natural hazard information
· Practical experience in any compiled programming language (such
as C, C++, C#, FORTRAN, etc.)
· Familiarity with manipulating large data sets using SQL
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· GIS knowledge a plus
Requirements:
· PhD in any branch of Natural Science, Engineering, Mathematics,
or Statistics, with experience in mathematical and numerical modeling
· Background in crop modeling, remote sensing, or insurance a plus
<http://www.air-worldwide.com/Careers/Search-Open-Positions/?jvi=oM8k2fw0,Job>
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 09:45:03 +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] Postdoctoral Fellowship at McMaster University
(Canada)
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Forwarded from CLIMLIST...
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FOREST-CLIMATE INTERACTIONS - MCMASTER
UNIVERSITY, HAMILTON, ONTARIO, CANADA
The School of Geography and Earth Science, McMaster University,
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is seeking applications for a postdoctoral
fellow starting immediately or from May 2016. Funding is for available
three years.
The successful candidate will investigate climate and extreme weather
impacts on forest carbon and water budgets at different temporal and
spatial scales. Integration of observed eddy covariance flux data,
vegetation ecosystem models and satellite remote sensing data (such as
MODIS) will be desired. Selected candidate will have opportunities to
collaborate with researchers associated with the McMaster Centre for
Climate Change (<http://climate.mcmaster.ca/>), Ameriflux and global
Fluxnet.
The applicant should have or be about to obtain a Ph.D degree
biogeosciences, meteorology, hydrology, atmospheric physics or related
field. Strong analytical, programming and data visualization skills are
required. Salary will be $40,000 per year plus benefits. See details at
<http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/elr/collective-agreements/cupe-unit3/>.
Qualified candidates should submit resume and names of two referees to
Dr. Altaf Arain at address listed below. Application deadline is 15
February 2016. Review of applications will begin immediately and
applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
M. Altaf Arain (Ph.D)
Professor, School of Geography and Earth Sciences
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4K1
Tel: 905-525-9140 Ext. 27941
Email: arainm@mcmaster.ca
<http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/geo/people/faculty/arain/>
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