The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M) is a multidisciplinary center for Climate and Earth System research located in Hamburg, Germany. It provides a highly stimulating international scientific environment. We invite applications for
1 Research Associate (m/f) - SAS2010-10 -
The research group "Terrestrial Remote Sensing" in the Land Department of MPI-M carries outfundamental research to observe surfaceclimate dynamicsat multiple time scales and use that information for the evaluation of climate models. The assimilation of the observational data into climate models is a further aspect of the research.
The successful candidate will work on the analysis and the integration of new long term remote sensing based data sets into climate models with a specific focus on the land surface. The work will be conducted in close collaboration with the newly established MPI-M fellowship group on "Fire in the Earth System" and is part of a joint project between MPI-M, UK MetOffice, MeteoFrance and ECMWF. The project is funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of their climate change initiative (CCI). The candidate will be responsible for the analysis and integration of new climate datasets into the MPI-M Earth system model and the analysis of its impact on model performance.
Requirements:
• A degree in Meteorology, Geography, Geosciences or related fields; a PhD degree would be an asset
• Very good programming skills (FORTRAN, Unix shell scripts, visualization )
• A good background in remote sensing data analysis
• A good experience in land surface and/or climate modeling
• Good knowledge of the English language (skills in German are welcomed)
The position is offered for three years, starting as soon as possible. Payment will be in accordance with a civil service position (TVoeD E13), including extensive social security plans. Conditions of employment, including upgrades and duration, follow the rules of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Sciences and those of the German civil service. The selection process for the position will start on 17 May 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, please contact either Dr. Alexander Loew or Dr. Silvia Kloster (alexander.loew(at)zmaw.de; silvia.kloster(at)zmaw.de).
The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology seeks to increase the number of female scientists and encourages them to apply. Handicapped persons with comparable qualifications receive preferential status. All applications (including a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, copies of scientific degrees, and the names and contact information of two references), received before 17 May 2010 will receive full consideration. Please send your application, preferably by e-mail to application-mpim(at)zmaw.de (one PDF-attachment with max. 2MB only including all documents) or by post to:
Max Planck Institute for Meteorology
Administration (SAS2010-10)
Bundesstrasse 53
D-20146 Hamburg, Germany
Tentative Application Deadline : 17 May 2010
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