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Today's Topics:
1. postdoctoral position 2-yrs climate variability LATMOS,
France (chiriaco marjolaine)
2. Professor and Department Chair in Department of Geography at
Virginia Tech (USA) (Stephanie Zick)
3. Postdoctoral position - trace gas and isotope biogeochemistry
- University of Arizona/Biosphere 2 (Laura Meredith)
4. MS Student position in Iceland (Roger Brugge)
5. Two PhD studentships at the University of Exeter, UK --
Statistical post-processing of weather forecast ensembles
(Frank Kwasniok)
6. Business Development Manager, Royal Meteorological Society
(Roger Brugge)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:45:38 +0100
From: chiriaco marjolaine <marjolaine.chiriaco@latmos.ipsl.fr>
To: met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk, climlist@wku.edu,
externe-seth@ipsl.jussieu.fr
Subject: [Met-jobs] postdoctoral position 2-yrs climate variability
LATMOS, France
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/[apologies for cross-postings]/
Dear colleagues,
A *24-month post-doctoral position *is open at LATMOS (Guyancourt,
France) to work on the climate variability at local scale using
observations and simulations. More details below.
This research is funded by the Labex L-IPSL project.
Feel free to circulate this offer.
Thanks a lot, and best regards
Marjolaine Chiriaco.
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*L-IPSL post-doctoral fellow offer in local climate variability*
**
*Title: Climate variability at local scale*
The excellence laboratory L-IPSL of the Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace
offers a post-doctoral position of 2 years to understand climate
variability at local scale.
*Context*
The current offer is part of a L-IPSL project, which address the
questions of understanding and attributing climate variability since the
early 20^th century. Here, we propose to focus on the local climate
changes in France (Paris Area) in order to address the following
questions: (i) what are the respective contributions of the large scale
dynamics versus local feedbacks/processes to the local climate
variability?, (ii) what are the cause of the variability and the
possible trends?, (iii) what are the particular links between local
climate variability and hydrology evolution?
To address these questions, the strategy is to use multi-parameters
observations together with simulations, datasets that already exist at
IPSL. Actually, new homogenized observations datasets (SIRTA-reOBS
[Chiriaco et al. 2014, Cheruy et al. 2012] and analysis of the hydrology
provided by METIS in cooperation with CERFACS [Boé et al. submitted])
allow a comprehensive analysis of the climate variability. In
combination with models (LMDZ nudged simulation, WRF-MED/CORDEX regional
simulation) and with longer complementary observations of surrounding
meteorology (long-term Meteo-France stations), these data sets will help
to better assess the contributions of local vs large-scale processes on
the variability. Also, as the noise in the signal becomes stronger when
the spatial scale decreases, it is necessary to use methods that
separate the different sources of variability (seasons, weather regimes,
other clustering method to be explored...).
*Description of work*
The scientist will follow these different steps:
1)The first step is to characterize meteorology at local scale, using
temperature and precipitation distributions for a given large-scale
circulation, and studying the relation between these two parameters at
different scales, and their evolution. Then, it will be possible to
characterize the evolution of these distributions: (i) for a given
weather regime, so independently of large-scale circulation evolution:
changing of the distribution parameters (mean, standard deviation,
extremes); (ii) by clustering this meteorology in different classes:
changing of the frequency of these classes. Other methods than weather
regime classification could be explored, such as circulation analogues
for instance.
2)The goal of the second step is to understand the new distributions. It
is possible by analysing the changing in local feedbacks, using all the
involved variables from observations and simulation (radiations, clouds,
boundary layer, surface hydrology...). The goal is to attribute the
cause of the variability and the possible trends: global warming,
urbanisation, natural variability, other external forcing...
3)In particular, we will focus on links between the atmosphere evolution
and hydrology evolution: (i) the atmospheric reconstruction should be
downscaled to correct bias on precipitation to be used to simulate the
hydrology of the Seine basin. We will first use already available
downscaled atmospheric reconstructions performed by CERFACS. As the
downscaling method depends on a selection of large scale predictors, a
selection of the best method will be based on comparison with in-situ
data, taking a large benefice of the various measurements provided by
the SIRTA ReObs. (ii) Sensitivity tests will be performed by including
anthropogenic changes such as the evolution of pumping, of land use
and/or construction of dam, and the assessment of the tests will be made
by comparison with the long-term riverflows or river heights,
information on groundwater level, either as piezometric maps or
piezometric data. Analysis will also include the evolution of
reconstructed evapotranspiration that could be compared to observed
proxy, and we will try to find if there any blocking factors for models
to reproduce this evolution.
*Scientist profile*
The scientist should be a physicist, holding a PhD in climate science. A
good knowledge of the analysis of observations is required, as well as
skill in hydrological modelling. Knowledge of the climate simulation
tools (RCM and/or GCM), and of statistical tools for the data analysis
would be useful. A good teamwork capacity is important.
*Supervision team*
The work will be conducted under the main supervision of M. Chiriaco
(LATMOS), together with F. Habets (METIS) and F. Cheruy (LMD), and in
close connection with other researchers: L. Lestel (METIS), S. Bastin
(LATMOS), M. Haeffelin, J.-C. Dupont, S. Cloché (IPSL), H. Chepfer and
J. Badosa (LMD). The work will be mainly conducted at LATMOS, but in
other IPSL sites also.
*Duration and salary*
The post-doctorate will be recruited for 24 months with a net monthly
salary around 2000 euros, commensurate with experience. This includes
social services and health insurance.
**
*Contact for applications*
Applications should include a vita, a statement of research interests
and the names of at least two references including e-mail addresses and
telephone numbers. Applications should be submitted by e-mail to
Marjolaine Chiriaco (marjolaine.chiriaco@latmos.ipsl.fr
<mailto:marjolaine.chiriaco@latmos.ipsl.fr>).
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Marjolaine Chiriaco
Maître de Conférences/Associate Professor
http://chiriaco.page.latmos.ipsl.fr/
marjolaine.chiriaco@latmos.ipsl.fr
LATMOS
Bureau 1141
11 bd d'Alembert
78280 Guyancourt
tel : 33.(0)1.80.28.52.49
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Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 08:37:26 -0500
From: Stephanie Zick <stephanie.zick@gmail.com>
To: Met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk
Subject: [Met-jobs] Professor and Department Chair in Department of
Geography at Virginia Tech (USA)
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*Professor and Department Chair in Department of Geography at Virginia Tech*
The Department of Geography at Virginia Tech is seeking a visionary and
energetic individual to serve as professor and department chair. This is a
full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position available July 1, 2017. The
successful candidate will have a record of effective leadership and a
portfolio of teaching, discovery, and engagement successes in geography or
a closely related field. The department chair will promote a collaborative
vision and oversee the department's human, fiscal, and physical resources.
Currently, the department is comprised of two staff and 17 full-time
faculty members who serve 302 undergraduate students and 25 graduate
students. The department chair reports to the dean of the College of
Natural Resources and Environment and serves on the dean's leadership team.
The Department of Geography offers the B.A. in Geography, the B.S. in
Meteorology, and the M.S. in Geography. Faculty in the department also
advise Ph.D. students through the college's doctoral program in Geospatial
and Environmental Analysis. The Department of Geography is situated in the
College of Natural Resources and Environment, which is ranked the No. 1
program in the nation for natural resources and conservation by USA Today
for the second straight year. More information on the Department of
Geography can be found at www.geography.vt.edu.
The College of Natural Resources and Environment is one of eight colleges
at Virginia Tech. Composed of 150 faculty and staff, 1,000 students, $15
million in annual research expenditures and a $25 million budget, more than
20 research centers, and strong and innovative academic programs across
four academic departments, the college is a North American and
international leader in advancing the science of sustainability through its
work in Geography, Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation,
Sustainable Biomaterials, and Fish and Wildlife Conservation. See
www.cnre.vt.edu for more information on the college.
In the spirit of Virginia Tech's strong commitment to the principles of
diversity and inclusion, the Department of Geography seeks a broad spectrum
of candidates, including women, minorities, veterans, and people with
disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring adjustments in the
application process should notify the search committee chair by the
application deadline.To evaluate the requirements and apply, candidates
should review posting TR0160181 in its entirety at www.jobs.vt.edu.
Review of applications will begin on February 13, 2017. Applicants MUST
apply on-line to be considered.
Applications should include the following information: (1) curriculum
vitae, (2) a cover letter expressing a statement of interest in the
position and description of the candidate's leadership philosophy as it
relates to the Department of Geography, (3) the names, titles, and complete
contact information for 3-5 references.
References will not be contacted until the later stages of the screening
process and semi-finalists will be notified before we contact references.
An official transcript for highest degree earned is required prior to the
start of employment for selected candidate.
A resource website for this search can be found at
www.cnre.vt.edu/geogchairsearch.
*Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.*
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 08:29:46 -0800
From: Laura Meredith <drlaurameredith@gmail.com>
To: young-scientist@george.lbl.gov, met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk,
es_jobs_net@mailman.ucar.edu, ECOLOG-L@listserv.umd.edu
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoctoral position - trace gas and isotope
biogeochemistry - University of Arizona/Biosphere 2
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Please see announcement for postdoctoral position below and circulate to
those who may be interested.
*Postdoctoral Position at the University of Arizona and Biosphere 2*
*https://uacareers.com/postings/15315*
<https://uacareers.com/postings/12745>
Biosphere 2 is looking for a creative post-doctoral scientist with a strong
background in instrumentation and isotope and/or trace gas biogeochemistry
to join an interdisciplinary "ecosystem genomics" team seeking to link
biotic and abiotic processes from pores to the ecosystem scale. This is a
one-year position with the possibility of renewal.
The postdoc will take a leadership role in evaluating a suite of carbon
cycle tracers including carbonyl sulfide (COS), oxygen isotopes of CO2
(18O-CO2), and solar induced fluorescence (SIF). Photosynthesis cannot be
directly measured at the ecosystem or global scale; thus independent
tracers for photosynthesis are needed to reduce uncertainty in the
responses of photosynthesis and respiration to global change to better
project biosphere-atmosphere feedbacks. Carbon cycle tracers will be
evaluated at Biosphere 2's flagship research infrastructure, the Landscape
Evolution Observatory (LEO,
http://biosphere2.org/research/projects/landscape-evolution-observatory),
which is the world's largest laboratory experiment in the interdisciplinary
Earth sciences and boasts an unrivaled capability to close water, carbon,
and energy balance at the landscape scale. The cycling of these tracers in
LEO and the B2 biomes (rainforest, desert, savanna, mangrove, ocean) will
be compared to relevant genomic traits in leaves and soils.
The candidate will manage cutting edge trace gas and stable isotope
instrumentation, deployed at Biosphere 2, lead interpretation of data
collected from the hundreds of sampling locations in LEO, and work as part
of a multidisciplinary team studying the co-evolution of biotic and abiotic
features of landscapes. The candidate will add new measurement capabilities
to the LEO system, which will involve the construction of new systems for
gas flow, calibration, and data collection and their automation. The
position is based at University Arizona, but will involve significant time
commitments at Biosphere 2. These requirements will provide exceptional
opportunities to learn new techniques and to make major scientific
contributions to problems of both scientific and societal interest using
cutting-edge technology.
Please send inquiries to Dr Laura Meredith (laurameredith@email.arizona.edu)
or Dr Peter Troch (patroch@email.arizona.edu)
*https://uacareers.com/postings/15315
<https://uacareers.com/postings/15315>*
https://uacareers.com/ posting number P20304
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance;
paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for
the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and
cultural activities; and more!
Accepting a new position is a big life step. We want potential candidates
and their families to be able to make informed decisions. Candidates who
are considering relocation to the Tucson or Phoenix area, and have been
offered an on-site interview, are encouraged to use the free services
offered by Above & Beyond Relocation Services (ABRS).Ask your department
contact to be introduced to ABRS prior to your visit.
The University of Arizona has been recognized on Forbes 2015 list of
America's Best Employers in the United States and has been awarded the 2015
Work-Life Seal of Distinction by the Alliance for Work-Life Progress! For
more information about working at the University of Arizona, please click
here.
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we
know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing
innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an
inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by
seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse
students, colleagues and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a
wide range perspectives and experiences, we encourage diverse candidates to
apply, including people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with
disabilities. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who
will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating
a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in
addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
--
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Laura Meredith, PhD
Assistant Professor, University of Arizona
School of Natural Resources and the Environment
laurameredith@email.arizona.edu
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Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:32:01 +0000
From: Roger Brugge <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
To: "met-jobs@lists.rdg.ac.uk" <met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] MS Student position in Iceland
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Funded MS student opportunity
Formulation of dust and ash re-suspension
sources in emission models
About the project
This student opportunity is a part of a collaborative research project, called "Changes
in the health effects impact of aerosol particles and natural source material following
volcanic eruptions", between the University of Iceland, the Icelandic Met Office
(IMO), and the UK MetOffice.
The overall aim of this research project is to analyze sources of airborne particles from ash
re-suspension events and dust storms with a view towards assessing the potential impacts
of these events on air quality and human health. This project will allow for better modeling
of these events, both the distribution in space and time and particle size distribution, which
is important since different particle sizes can have different health impacts. Therefore, poor
air quality can be forecasted and warnings issued.
Role of the MS student
Formulating source term for dust and ash re-suspension for the NAME model.
The MS student will work on the implementation of an emission scheme particularly apt
for Icelandic land coverage and climate, and to validate the code using a past event. The
MS student will:
Formulate code; working on selected test cases.
Do backward numerical runs for quantifying the temporal changes of areal source
from which re-suspension originates.
Please see the attachment for full details.
Sibylle von Löwis
sibylle@vedur.is
Veðurstofa Íslands | Icelandic Met Office
Bústaðavegur 7-9, 108 Reykjavík
www.vedur.is | en.vedur.is
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Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 02:56:12 +0000
From: Frank Kwasniok <F.Kwasniok@exeter.ac.uk>
To: "met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk" <met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk>,
envstat@jiscmail.ac.uk
Subject: [Met-jobs] Two PhD studentships at the University of Exeter,
UK -- Statistical post-processing of weather forecast ensembles
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Exeter Climate Systems (XCS)
College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences
University of Exeter, UK
We are inviting applications for two fully-funded PhD studentships in
the area of statistical post-processing of weather forecast ensembles in
collaboration with the Met Office.
Candidates should have an interest in the application of mathematics and
statistics in weather and climate science; prior knowledge in numerical
weather prediction and statistical post-processing is not necessary.
**********
Project 1:
"Statistical post-processing of ensemble forecasts of extreme weather
events"
This project is funded as a NERC Industrial CASE Studentship with the
Met Office as CASE partner; it is not in competition with other PhD
projects at the University of Exeter.
Main supervisor: Dr Frank Kwasniok (University of Exeter)
Co-supervisors: Dr Chris Ferro (University of Exeter)
Prof Jonathan Rougier (University of Bristol)
Dr Gavin Evans (Met Office)
Start date: This studentship is available immediately and needs to
start by September 2017.
Duration: Four years
Application deadline: Sunday 15 January 2017
All information can be found at:
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/studying/funding/award/?id=1925
Enquiries: Dr Frank Kwasniok (F.Kwasniok@exeter.ac.uk)
**********
Project 2:
"Advanced statistical post-processing of ensemble weather predictions"
This project is one of a number in mathematics at Exeter in competition
for funding by the EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership.
Main supervisor: Dr Frank Kwasniok (University of Exeter)
Co-supervisors: Dr Chris Ferro (University of Exeter)
Dr Gavin Evans (Met Office)
Start date: September 2017
Duration: Three and a half years
Application deadline: Wednesday 11 January 2017
All information can be found at:
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/studying/funding/award/?id=2424
Enquiries: Dr Frank Kwasniok (F.Kwasniok@exeter.ac.uk)
**********
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Dr Frank Kwasniok
Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics
College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences
University of Exeter
Harrison Building
North Park Road
Exeter EX4 4QF
United Kingdom
E-mail: F.Kwasniok@exeter.ac.uk
Web: http://empslocal.ex.ac.uk/people/staff/fk206/
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Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:57:11 +0000
From: Roger Brugge <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
To: "met-jobs@lists.rdg.ac.uk" <met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Business Development Manager, Royal Meteorological
Society
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Job Description -
Business Development Manager
Salary: £44,000-50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Background
The Royal Meteorological Society is the UK's professional and learned Society for Weather and Climate, and is respected around the world for its contribution to meteorology. The Society is a charity and its programmes of work include providing professional accreditation, developing educational resources and skills, producing scientific publications, holding public and professional meetings and events, giving advice to Government and policy makers, and providing information to the public on the science of weather and climate change.
The Society is looking to bring in an experienced strategic Business Development Manager to oversee the Society's business development strategy in order to maximise sustainable income. The Business Development role aims to maximise benefits to members, the meteorological community and the general public by diversifying and increasing income to support the Society's strategic and charitable activities.
Main Responsibilities
· Lead the Business Development strategy for the Society to maximise sustainable income streams and deliver on net income targets.
· Identify opportunities for the Society to attract funding to deliver strategic projects and charitable activities.
· Develop, negotiate and project manage collaborative projects and funding proposals.
· Promote the Society's capabilities to inform stakeholders and potential partners about new developments and potential opportunities.
· Research the needs of other relevant organisations and keep abreast of developments within the meteorological community.
· Lead a team who can support the work of the Society in creating business opportunities and processes to deliver outcomes.
· Build and maintain positive relationships with contract managers, grant officers, corporate and trust donors, etc.
· Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the Society through membership of the Executive Management Team, attendance at Council meetings, and representing the Business Development function of the organisation
>From time-to-time, in common with other staff in the Secretariat, this person will also be expected to help on a short-term basis with any task that is necessary to ensure that the Society and its events run efficiently and achieve the objectives set by the Council.
Required Skills and Competencies
The required skills and competencies that the Society views as essential for this role are:
· Extensive experience and knowledge of business development with a demonstrable track record of success to secure business opportunities and generate significant levels of income.
· Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills with gravitas and credibility to manage stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally. Effective negotiation and diplomatic skills, and provide input at a senior management level.
· Strong research and strategic analysis skills.
· Excellent time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines.
· Creative talents with the ability to solve tough problems and make decisions.
· Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team.
· Excellent project management skills – to plan and manage projects, priortise activities, manage risks, set budgets, time manage and allocate resources.
In addition it would be desirable, although not essential for the role, if the individual has:
· In depth knowledge of the meteorological community or a strong understanding of meteorological business to undertake empathetic marketing.
· Knowledge of CRM systems.
· A willingness to take on added responsibilities and is receptive to new ideas.
Details and Benefits
This is normally a full-time post working 37 hours per week, although the Society is willing to consider reduced hours working with a minimum of 25 hours per week. The Society actively supports flexible working arrangements where practical.
The position is based at the Society's Headquarters in Reading, where the job holder will work as part of the Headquarters team.
The post holder is entitled to 24.5 days holiday leave per year. This holiday entitlement is in addition to the 8 public holidays. These entitlements are based on full-time hours and reduced pro rata for part time working. In addition to the holiday benefits the Society pays 10% of salary as its employer's pension contribution.
Reporting
The Business Development Manager will report to the Chief Executive of the Society.
Additional Application Instructions
Please apply to the Chief Executive (liz.bentley@rmets.org) sending a copy of your CV and covering letter by email. Closing date 16th January 2017.
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