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Today's Topics:
1. 3 fully funded PhD studentships in Stockholm (Rodrigo Caballero)
2. Climate model developer position, CCCma, Victoria, BC, Canada
(Gillett, Nathan (EC))
3. Research Scientist opening at Spire's weather office in
Boulder, CO (David Wilson)
4. Meteorologist (short-term) in London (Roger Brugge)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:53:25 +0100
From: Rodrigo Caballero <rodrigo@misu.su.se>
To: met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk, aofd_list@nwra.com
Subject: [Met-jobs] 3 fully funded PhD studentships in Stockholm
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The Department of Meteorology, Stockholm University, is announcing 3 fully-funded PhD studentships in the general areas of climate science and climate dynamics. For more details, please follow this link: http://www.misu.su.se/about-us/vacancies
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Rodrigo Caballero | http://climdyn.misu.su.se
Department of Meteorology (MISU), Stockholm University
S-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 17:59:13 +0000
From: "Gillett, Nathan (EC)" <nathan.gillett@canada.ca>
To: "met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk" <met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk>,
CLIMLIST <climlist@wku.edu>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Climate model developer position, CCCma, Victoria,
BC, Canada
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We are seeking to fill a climate model development position in the Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis (CCCma), part of Environment and Climate Change Canada. The position will be responsible for supporting the development of atmospheric chemistry and physics parameterisations in the Canadian Earth System Model. The position will be located in Victoria, BC, Canada. The closing date is November 8th.
https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=949124
Please contact me (nathan.gillett@canada.ca<mailto:nathan.gillett@canada.ca>) if you have questions.
Dr Nathan Gillett
Manager, Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis,
Environment and Climate Change Canada
University of Victoria, PO Box 1700, STN CSC, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y2.
Tel: (250) 363 8264
Fax: (250) 363 8247
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2016 14:12:46 +0800
From: David Wilson <david.wilson@spire.com>
To: met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk
Subject: [Met-jobs] Research Scientist opening at Spire's weather
office in Boulder, CO
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Hello!
Spire Global (www.spire.com) is looking for an experienced Research
Scientist to join our team in Boulder, CO. If you're interested, please
read the following description and apply directly via the link provided.
Apply here: http://spire.com/careers/?gh_jid=495783
For further information on Spire, check out and read Inc Magazine's
interview with our CEO Peter Platzer: https://goo.gl/ydA6VW
Research Scientist - Spire, Boulder CO
Background: Spire Global is seeking a NWP (Numerical Weather Prediction)
modeler for the implementation and validation of its research weather
forecast systems in order to test the value of large numbers of Radio
Occultation (GNSS-RO) soundings. Spire Global is seeking a NWP modeler to
join Spire's global model validation team to implement and improve Spire
modeling systems for data testing. This is an exciting opportunity for
motivated scientists to team work with NWP modelers, data assimilation and
computer scientists in Spire as well as scientists from around the world to
assimilate unprecedented large amounts of GNSS-RO satellite data to make
weather forecasts better. The successful candidates will join the NWP
research team at Spire branch office in Boulder, Colorado, USA.
Responsibilities and Qualifications for Research Scientist
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will work with Spire NWP team
members to assess and test large amounts of R-O data in Spire's research
global model. Responsibilities will include following tasks:
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Preparing initial data, processing output data, running and monitoring
Spire's global validation model daily forecasts.
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Undertaking the control and parallel experimental runs with different
model configurations to examine model sensitivities to improve weather
forecasts.
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Testing, integrating and maintaining various diagnostic and graphics
packages in Spire global validation modeling system,
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Working with team members to run model simulations and diagnostic
packages to assess the impact of GNSS-RO data on weather forecasts, in
particular, high-impact weather events.
Qualifications:
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Applicant must have a MS or PhD degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric
Science, or equivalent working experience in using NWP models for forecasts
or research.
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High efficiency in programming: Modern Fortran language, C, Matlab,
Python, for debugging and optimizing codes in Linux/Unix environment are
required.
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Experience in the use of graphical display packages (e.g. NCL, GrADS)
for NWP model output is required.
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Experience and knowledge in writing UNIX scripts to handle NWP model
output to produce statistics, diagnostics, and graphics is desirable,
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Demonstration of the ability to work as part of a development team is
necessary.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on the receipt of
applications and continue until the positions are filled.
Annual Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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*David Wilson*
*Head of Talent, Asia*
*Spire Global Singapore Pte Limited*
28 Maxwell Road #04-07, The Red Dot Traffic Building Singapore 069120
*+65-98265231*
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Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2016 10:45:28 +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] Meteorologist (short-term) in London
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As a Meteorologist you will work in a team of experienced forecasters, providing specific meteorological services within a number of sectors in the UK, primarily Transport and Energy. Monitoring the weather through interpreting observations, radar and satellite imagery forms part of the job. You will make detailed forecasts for our customers working in winter road maintenance, as well as alerting them to rapidly evolving hazardous weather conditions. You will also produce forecasts and alerts for our numerous clients in the energy/utilities sector.
As the weather plays an important role, accurate weather forecasting is essential for safe and economical optimization of work in a lot of businesses. Each client group has its own limitations and may require different parameters. It will be your task to serve these clients by providing all the necessary information and alerts.
Since the weather is a 24/7 hour business you will be working in shifts, including weekends, evenings and nights. We are looking for someone who enjoys working together with a team of energetic and creative colleagues, all over the world. You will be employed on a short-term basis starting a.s.a.p. (Dec 12th latest) till April to cover the winter season, but will work full-time within this period.
Our requirements:
· You have a Meteorology (or related) degree;
· Experience within a forecasting environment, especially for winter roads forecasting;
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
· Excellent writing and communication skills in English;
· Good organisational and accuracy skills;
· An ability to work under pressure and to deadlines;
· A strong supportive team player.
If you have any questions, please contact Anna Pillen (International Corporate Recruiter) via +31 (0)6 517 79 672 or anna.pillen@meteogroup.com. To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter (in English) via this link<http://meteogroup.force.com/careers/VanaHCM__Job_Application?Id=a2xD0000001Q7VYIA0&src=&rid=005D0000005OCa0IAG>. Please send in your application as soon as possible, preferably before the 7th of November.
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