Postdoctoral position on permafrost modelling at the University of Exeter

Job title : Associate Research Fellow
Job reference : P43292
Application closing date : 14/01/2013
Location : Exeter
Salary : £24,520 up to £31,020 per annum
Package : Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme, car lease scheme and relocation package (if applicable)
Job category/type : Research

Job description:

College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

The College wishes to recruit an Associate Research Fellow to support the work of Professor Pierre Friedlingstein. This EU/FP7 funded post is available immediately. The successful applicant will work within the PAGE21 European project on high-latitude permafrost modeling, assessing the future impact of potential permafrost melting on the climate system.  

The post will include development of permafrost dynamics in the JULES global land surface model, model evaluation followed by future climate projections in order to assess the vulnerability of permafrost. The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the numerical modeling applied to Earth System sciences in order to work within the project. Applicants will be able to develop and use large numerical models of Earth System components, lead model intercomparisons activities within the PAGE21 project and conduct the analysis of permafrost role in coupled climate simulations.

For further information please contact Prof Pierre Friedlingstein, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification document please click here

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive about Disabled People'. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

Please send your CV, covering letter and the details of three referees, along with a completed application and equal opportunities form to Linda McIlwraith, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  quoting the reference number P43292 in any correspondence.

To download the application and equal opportunities form please follow the below links:

http://www.admin.ex.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/app_form.rt

http://www.admin.ex.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/EO_form.rtf

To view job details or apply on-line click here.

Engineer (f / m)

Division: Geosciences

Tasks:
The job holder will be responsible for controlling and maintaining the long term automated soil, climate and eddy covariance stations at remote Arctic field sites (Siberia, Spitsbergen), as well as importing the data into Matlab, SQL and Pangea databases. This also requires testing of sensors in the laboratories at AWI prior to set up and organizing the field work.
Furthermore new and innovative environmental monitoring systems should be developed and evaluated.

Requirements:
Degree in environmental or geosciences, electrical engineering or a comparable qualification;
Programming skills (SQL, Matlab), excellent team work capabilities in a multidisciplinary team, fluency in English and German (written and spoken), field work experience, willingness to participate regularly in expeditions to Svalbard and Siberia.

Beneficial:
Experience in eddy covariance systems, experience practice online blackjack atlantic city with Campbell Scientific data loggers.

For further information, please contact Julia Boike: Julia.Boike(at)awi.de.

This position has a two-year limitation, with the option to become a permanent employment. The salary will be paid in accordance with the German Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst des Bundes (TVöD-Bund).

The AWI aims to increase the number of female employees within the scientific staff and especially invites female scientists to apply for the position. Handicapped applicants with comparable qualifications receive preferential status. Please see the notification on our homepage under http://www.awi.de/en/news/open_positions/.

AWI supports balanced work-life career development via a variety of schemes.

Applications should include curriculum vitae, two letters of reference and copies of certifications. Please quote the reference number 89/G/Kli-P-tt and send applications to: