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</span></span></span></b><b><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">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:"Arial","sans-serif"">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:"Arial","sans-serif"">Permanent
– Salary £28,200 per annum<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Run
a model of the Earth System on High Performance Computers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Analyse
and evaluate the outputs of the model, with particular emphasis
on understanding the land component<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Add
new developments to the model and resolve any problems with the
model code<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Work
with partners including the Met Office, the National
Oceanography Centre and the National Centre for Atmospheric
Science<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Communicate
results to national and international teams of scientists.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Main
Duties<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Proven
ability in the following will be required:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">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:"Arial","sans-serif"">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:"Arial","sans-serif"">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:"Arial","sans-serif"">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:"Arial","sans-serif"">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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