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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Land
        surface / Climate Modeller<o:p></o:p></span></b>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><a
        href="http://www.ceh.ac.uk/careers/land-surface-modeller"><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.ceh.ac.uk/careers/land-surface-modeller">http://www.ceh.ac.uk/careers/land-surface-modeller</a></a><o:p></o:p></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Based
        in Wallingford UK.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Permanent
        – Salary £28,200 per annum<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">We

        are looking for an enthusiastic and committed land surface
        modeller to work as part of a national multi-centre team
        delivering the new UK Earth System Model (UKESM). The primary
        roles of this post will be to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Run
        a model of the Earth System on High Performance Computers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Analyse
        and evaluate the outputs of the model, with particular emphasis
        on understanding the land component<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Add
        new developments to the model and resolve any problems with the
        model code<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Work
        with partners including the Met Office, the National
        Oceanography Centre and the National Centre for Atmospheric
        Science<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Communicate
        results to national and international teams of scientists.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Main
        Duties<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The

        post will be within the Land Surface Processes team based at CEH
        Wallingford. The focus of the role is on the running and
        analysis of the performance of the land surface model (JULES)
        within the new UK Earth System Model (UKESM). The work falls
        within an international modelling experiment involving the major
        climate-modelling centres from around the world.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">You

        will be expected to liaise with modellers at the Met Office in
        Exeter to ensure any new model- code works within the larger
        framework of the Unified Model especially as the Met Office
        upgrade their modelling systems, work with an international team
        of scientists on ensuring different model configurations work on
        a range of spatial and temporal grids, and work with the team at
        CEH to trial and evaluate new model developments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The

        role requires a combination of scientific and technical
        expertise as it requires scientific understanding of the
        behaviour of the land surface and its interaction with climate,
        as well as an ability to run and debug large computer models.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Proven
        ability in the following will be required:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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    <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Relevant

        computer languages (Linux/Unix) Model evaluation and analysis,
        paper writing and presentation of results at international
        scientific meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Ideally

        you will also have appropriate scientific understanding of land
        surface processes (including hydrology, plant physiology and
        biogeochemistry) The post sits within the UKESM project and will
        require frequent attendance (one week per month for the first
        year, 3 days per month for subsequent years) at project meetings
        at the Met Office in Exeter.Skills Required This is a
        research-based post focused on programming and the use of
        computer models and analysis of large volumes of data, so
        candidates will be expected to have a PhD in a relevant
        discipline plus a degree in climate, physical or environmental
        sciences with good relevant experience of computer modelling.
        You will keep up-to-date with current thinking in your science
        area, developing innovative approaches and building a track
        record of research and publications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">In

        particular, a high level of skill working and programming in a
        Linux/Unix environment is essential, while experience of High
        Performance Computers is desirable. Proven ability working with
        a high level computer language is essential but training can be
        given where necessary to tailor that to the languages
        (principally FORTRAN and Python) required for the post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Existing

        knowledge of environmental and land surface science would be an
        advantag e . The high level of teamwork required in the post
        means the role would suit someone with good team-working skills
        as well as an ability to work independently and take initiative.
        You will be expected to build effective internal and external
        collaborations and be confident communicating and presenting
        work to peers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The

        successful candidate will be expected to travel to frequent
        project meetings in Exeter, while occasional international
        travel may also be required.</span></p>
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