Project assistant for global climate modelling

Work duties
The staff member will be expected to improve how coupling between vegetation and the atmosphere (especially albedo and roughness lengths) is treated in the EC-Earth climate model. Exact details of work plans will be agreed in discussion with the supervisors. The work is part of the OptimESM project, which focuses on improving climate models.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor degree in physics, biogeoscience or climate science.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• At least 4 months experience working with climate model output
• Experience working with albedo estimates in climate models
• Skills in computer programming, e.g. Python, Matlab or C++

Other merits

• Evidence of ability to execute research independently and act upon own initiative.
• Strong organisational skills, including ability and willingness to contribute to community activities.
• Emphasis will be placed on academic achievements as evidence of emerging independence as a researcher and the ability to communicate in scientific and outreach contexts.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to the potential to develop an independent research career in the future, collaboration skills, how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the administrative work within the unit/department, as well as contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
Fixed-term employment at 50% of full time for a period of 2 months with preferred starting daet mid July.  

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• an application letter detailing your motivation and suitability for this position (no more than one page),
• résumé/CV, including a list of publications (if any),
• contact information of at least one reference,
• copy of certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.

Welcome to apply!