Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Modeling of Aerosol-Cloud-Climate Interactions
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in modeling of aerosol-cloud-climate interactions is open at The Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
Requirements
A 2-year position as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow is vacant within modeling of aerosol-cloud-climate interactions at the Section of Meteorology and Oceanography. The position is funded by the European FP7 research project BACCHUS (“Impact of Biogenic versus Anthropogenic emissions on Clouds and Climate: towards a Holistic UnderStanding“). The starting date should be as soon as possible.
The objective of the planned research is to improve estimates of the influence of natural and anthropogenic aerosols on clouds, and thereby on climate. The main tool for the research will be the Norwegian Earth System Model (NorESM). In collaboration with other researchers in BACCHUS, the model’s parameterizations of certain aerosol-cloud processes will be improved, and the model performance evaluated through comparisons between model results and observations. NorESM will then be used to investigate climate feedbacks and to provide future climate predictions using anthropogenic emission scenarios. The candidate is expected to participate in and be able to lead the writing of scientific papers dealing with the results obtained.
Qualifications
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.
A formal requirement for the position is a Ph.D. degree or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in meteorology, oceanography or related areas. In addition, the candidates must have good programming skills and experience with Linux/UNIX environments. Other required qualifications are the ability to work in a team and experience in writing scientific papers, also as first author.
The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in top academic positions within their disciplines. Please also refer to the regulations pertaining to the conditions of employment for academic positions.
A good command of English is required.
The Section of Meteorology and Oceanography at the Department of Geosciences carries out research on various physical, dynamical and chemical aspects of the climate system, often in the context of climate change. Important tools in this research are e.g. earth system models, regional atmospheric models and advanced satellite data.
Salary
Position code 1352, Pay Grade: 57 – 65 (NOK 483 700 – 560 700 per year, depending on qualifications and seniority).
The application must include:
- An application letter
- A CV (summarizing education, previous job experience and other qualifying activity)
- Copies of educational certificates, letters of recommendation, and contact details of at least two academic references (name, position, e-mail and telephone number)
- A complete list of publications and all academic work that the applicant wishes the evaluation committee to consider
Please remember that all documents should be in English or Norwegian.
In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.
In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.
UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.
Contacts
Professor Jón Egill Kristjánsson
Telephone: +47 22855813
Questions regarding Easycruit, contact Olaf Kristian Sund
Telephone: +47 22855444
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