Researcher within Climate Modelling at the Geophysical Institute

There is a vacancy for a researcher position at the Geophysical Institute within the field of Climate Modelling. The position is linked to the project STERCP: Synchronisation to enhance reliability of climate prediction, funded by H2020-ERC. The employment starts as soon as possible and runs until the end of the project, 31^st of August 2020.

Project / work tasks

The simulation and prediction of climate remains a challenge. This project investigates the potential of super climate modelling to improve the simulation of climate, enhance climate prediction and reduce uncertainties in climate change projections. A super climate model is an optimal combination of different models that influence one another as they run. We recently showed the potential of this approach to reduce model errors, through optimally coupling multiple atmospheric models to a single ocean model. The aim of this position will be extend the super model approach to the global domain, through developing methods and software to optimally couple 3D model states. The work will involve the supervision of other researchers in the project in the application and development of the super model approach.

Qualifications and personal qualities

• The applicant must have completed a doctoral degree in meteorology, oceanography, or other relevant field before expiry of the application deadline.

• It is a prerequisite that the applicant can document experience in developing and applying super climate models, climate prediction, ensemble Kalman filter data assimilation, atmospheric nudging approaches, tropical climate variability, and use of high-performance computing facilities.

• Experience with ECEARTH, MPIESM, and NorESM/NorCPM is desired, as is familiarity with the NoTur/NoStore facilities.

• The applicant must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and to demonstrate good collaborative and supervision skills.

• The applicant must have a great capacity for work and enthusiasm for research.

• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English.

• The applicant must be able to demonstrate an ability to publish peer-reviewed papers.

We can offer:

• a good and professionally challenging working environment
• starting salary at pay grade 57 (code 1109) upon appointment; currently NOK 489,300 gross p.a. Further increases will be made according to length of service in the position. In the case of particularly highly qualified applicants higher salaries may be considered.
• enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• a position in an inclusive workplace (IA-enterprise)
• good welfare benefits

The application must include:

• a brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying

• the names and contact information of two references

• CV, including a full list of publications

• transcripts, diplomas and relevant certificates

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at JobbNorge. Applications sent by email to individuals will not be considered.

General information
Detailed information about the positon can be obtained by contacting Professor Noel Keenlyside.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.