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Today's Topics:
1. Mathematical modelling of natural catastrophes at RMS London:
Catastrophe Response Modeller (Paul Wilson)
2. SHOM : Un architecte système d'information (H/F) (RH SHOM)
3. Postdoctoral Fellow in Climate Modelling role available at
Victoria University (Samantha Malcolm)
4. Atmospheric Chemistry Postdoctoral Position at MIT: Air
Quality Sensing in Hawai'i (Jesse Kroll)
5. PhD position at the University of Bremen (Mathias Palm)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:22:07 +0000
From: Paul Wilson <Paul.Wilson@rms.com>
To: "met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk" <met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk>
Cc: London Recruiting <London.Recruiting@rms.com>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Mathematical modelling of natural catastrophes at
RMS London: Catastrophe Response Modeller
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Risk Management Solutions (RMS) is the world's leading provider of mathematical models and information related to the financial impact of natural catastrophes. We have a team of fifty postdoctoral scientists and engineers based in London building mathematical models that predict the distributions of possible damage due to the effects of tropical storms, extra-tropical storms, thunderstorms, storm-surges and floods. We use a combination of observed data, reanalysis data, numerical, statistical and engineering models and data assimilation. We are the pioneers in the development and application of complex statistical and numerical modelling methods for the quantification of natural hazard risk, and our risk models are the most detailed and comprehensive models of natural catastrophes produced anywhere in the world. Our clients include several hundred insurance and reinsurance companies as well as brokers, banks, hedge funds, regional and local governments.
We are currently looking to fill positions within the catastrophe response team that deals with the application and development of RMS's catastrophe models to understand events as they occur in near real-time. The role will involve monitoring potential catastrophe events as they occur globally, developing & maintaining models and processes to analyse events and calculate estimates of the insured loss during the days immediately before and after an event. The role combines development responsibilities with operational activities; following the occurrence of severe natural catastrophes, the team will be responsible for clear & timely communication of the situation with the organization and to our clients - this will entail close collaboration with colleagues across the organization and RMS's global offices.
Suitable candidates will have a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Storm Surge Modelling, Applied Mathematics, Wind or Coastal Engineering, or similar. They will have a strong analytical mindset, strong programming skills (Fortran, R, MATLAB), experience working with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS), have experience of working with large data sets in a Linux/Unix environment, excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. Previous experience in catastrophe modelling are considered an advantage but not a pre-requisite.
If you are interested, please send an email, with a covering letter and CV, to mailto:london.recruiting@rms.com. Appropriate candidates will be invited for interview in London.
Many thanks,
Paul
Paul Wilson
Vice President, Model Development
www.rms.com
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:25:16 +0200
From: RH SHOM <rh@shom.fr>
To: met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk
Cc: Marie Le Du <marie.stervinou@shom.fr>, Francoise Morvan
<francoise.morvan@shom.fr>
Subject: [Met-jobs] SHOM : Un architecte système d'information
(H/F)
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Bonjour,
Dans le cadre de son activité au profit des usagers de la mer, le SHOM
développe des capacités de prévisions océanographiques de l'océan.
L'objectif du présent contrat est de contribuer à la spécification, la
recherche de partenariats et la contractualisation relatives
audéveloppement des nouvelles versions des systèmes opérationnels
d'analyse et de prévision de l'océan opérés par le SHOM. Ce travail sera
mené au sein du département Développement des systèmes opérationnels du
SHOM, en relation avec des experts en modélisation océanographique, les
responsables de la MCO des systèmes opérationnels et l'équipe de production.
Sous l'autorité du responsable du projet, vous participerez aux
différentes tâches suivantes :
• contribuer à la conception et la spécification technique des nouvelles
versions des systèmes de prévision de l'océan,
• définir en lien avec les services concernés du SHOM les exigences
spécifiques en termes de management de la qualité, sécurité
informatique, gestion de projet dans le cadre d'une sous-traitance,
• définir les plannings prévisionnels calendaires et budgétaires,
•évaluer les coûts,
•participer à la sélection et aux phases de négociation avec le(s)
candidats(s),
•participer aux opérations de recette et de vérification en service des
systèmes,
•assurer le soutien aux utilisateurs de ces systèmes,
•participer au recueil des besoins et à l'analyse du retour des
utilisateurs en vue de spécifier les futures évolutions.
Ce poste est sur une durée de 12 a 18 mois et est basé à TOULOUSE
Pour plus de renseignement voir :
http://www.shom.fr/le-shom/formation-emplois-stages/offres-demploi/
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2016 05:20:28 +0000
From: Samantha Malcolm <samantha.malcolm@hainesattract.co.nz>
To: "met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk" <met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoctoral Fellow in Climate Modelling role
available at Victoria University
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Climate Modelling
Wellington, New Zealand
The Climate Change Research Institute (CCRI) at Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) has a position for a post-doctoral scientist to work on climate modelling, with a focus on developing a New Zealand capability for initialised decadal prediction of the climate system. The research project forms a core part of the recently-initiated "Deep South" National Science Challenge which aims to better understand how future climate variability and change will affect New Zealand, particularly with respect to changes over the southern oceans and Antarctica.
The New Zealand climate research community makes use of the UK Met Office Hadley Centre climate model (HadGem3-AO) run on the supercomputer facility at the National Institute of Water and Atmosphere (NIWA). This post-doctoral position will be focused on developing and testing initialisation schemes for use in real-time decadal prediction experiments, including sensitivity experiments with the ocean and cryosphere components of the model. Part of the work will involve helping to set up the electronic infrastructure to facilitate use of HadGem3 across universities and research institutes in New Zealand, using the NESI framework.
We are seeking someone who has recently completed (within the last five to six years) a PhD in climate physics, climate modelling, or a related discipline. Familiarity with climate model set-up and configuration, and with use of climate models across a range of complexities, is essential. Proficiency with shell scripting and programming in languages such as Fortran, Python and Matlab would be an advantage.
Applications close Sunday, 18 September 2016.
Victoria University of Wellington is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.
For more information and to apply online visit <http://www.victoria.ac.nz/about/careers/current-vacancies/>.
Reference 1207.
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:51:54 -0400
From: Jesse Kroll <jhkroll@mit.edu>
To: met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk
Subject: [Met-jobs] Atmospheric Chemistry Postdoctoral Position at
MIT: Air Quality Sensing in Hawai'i
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*Atmospheric Chemistry Postdoctoral Position at MIT: Air Quality Sensing
in Hawai'i*
A postdoctoral position in atmospheric chemistry is available in MIT's
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering under the supervision
of Profs. Jesse Kroll and Colette Heald. The researcher will build,
maintain, and collect data from a novel low-cost air quality sensor
network on the Island of Hawai'i (the "Big Island"). This EPA-funded
project is aimed at measuring "volcanic smog" ("vog", a mix of SO2 and
PM) with high spatial and temporal resolution, in order to provide
improved estimates of community members' exposure to air pollution. In
addition to the technical aspects of the project (design and
implementation of the sensor nodes; characterization, calibration, and
maintenance; and data collection and interpretation), the position
includes a considerable community engagement component. Working with
local partners, the researcher will engage with community members and
educators in order to maximize the value of the network, and generally
to better understand how air quality data can best serve as community
and educational resources.
The researcher will spend approximately six months of each year on the
Island of Hawai'i, with the remaining time in Cambridge, MA. The
position is for three years, with an anticipated start date of January
1, 2017 (though this start date has some flexibility).
Requirements: a PhD in chemistry, environmental science/engineering, or
related field; experience in analytical instrumentation; strong
communication skills; ability to work independently. Specific experience
in atmospheric chemistry, fieldwork, and community engagement/outreach a
strong plus.
To apply, please send your cover letter, CV, and list of three
references to Jesse Kroll, jhkroll@mit.edu, by September 30, 2016.
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2016 09:15:20 +0200
From: Mathias Palm <mathias@iup.physik.uni-bremen.de>
To: met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD position at the University of Bremen
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One 3-year Ph.D. position in: FTIR trace gas measurements on Spitsbergen
Salary is according to the German federal employee scale TVL-13 (50%) and this position is limited to a term of 36 months.
+The position is open from Mai 2016.
Work content Ph.D. position: Measurements of atmospheric trace gases using FTIR spectroscopy on Spitsbergen.
The Arctic warms faster than the rest of the world. This effect is only poorly understood, i.e. models do not reproduce this
+strong warming of the Arctic atmosphere. This effect is called the Arctic Amplification. The project AC3 aims at filling the
+gaps in understanding the special dynamics of the Arctic, in particular to find the â€missing ingredient†causing this
+enhanced warming.
In this position, Measurements of atmospheric trace gases on Spitsbergen in the high Arctic will be taken. The measurements
+will be interpreted in combination with other observations obtained at the same place.
The aim of this project to improve the understanding of the Arctic Atmosphere through a combination of different measurements
+of different atmospheric parameters and by exploiting synergies they offer.
Requirements
M.Sc. degree or equivalent in physics, oceanography, meteorology, remote sensing, geophysics, mathematics or related fields.
Skills in scientific computer programming (e.g., Python, IDL, Matlab or similar) and a strong interest to work in the field
+of ground based remote sensing of the atmosphere.
The successful candidate is required to work in a team and to travel to Spitsbergen in order to perform measurements.
General
The Institute of Environmental Physics (IUP) provides a stimulating, international, and pleasant work environment and is
+strongly involved in the international climate and space science community. The focus of our work in environmental physics
+is the investigation of the atmosphere, the cryosphere, and the oceans of the earth. We have state-of-the art lab equipment,
+and high computational capacity, which is essential for the data processing of our projects. Many of our scientific projects
+are using external platforms like the research vessel "Polarstern", aircrafts, stratospheric balloons, and ground based
+stations all around the world, from the tropics to the poles.
As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science, women are particularly
+encouraged to apply. In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification priority will be given to disabled persons.
+Applicants with a migrant background are particularly invited to apply. The position will remain open until filled. The
+application should include details of relevant qualifications and experience, CV, copies of transcripts, and names of at
+least two referees.
Please send your application to:
Dr. Mathias Palm
University of Bremen
Institute of Environmental Physics
Otto-Hahn-Allee 1
28359 Bremen
Germany
phone: +49-421-218-62179
or by email (a combined pdf): mathias.palm@uni-bremen.de
Please do not send original documents, your application will not be send back but discarded.
Further inquiries regarding the position may be directed to the same address.
--
Dr. Mathias Palm
Institut of Environmental Physics
Room: FB1 U3235
University of Bremen
P.O. Box 330440
D-28334 Bremen
Phone +49 (0)421 218 62179
Fax +49 (0)421 218 98 62179
Email: mathias@iup.physik.uni-bremen.de
WWW: www.iup.uni-bremen.de
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