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<p>Postdoctoral position in high-resolution simulations of
extratropical cyclones, KIT Germany
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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute of Meteorology and
Climate Research - Department Troposphere Research, Karlsruhe,
Germany
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We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist to join the research
group "Cloud-radiative interactions with the North Atlantic storm
track" led by Dr. Aiko Voigt at the Karlsruhe Institute of
Technology. The group studies how diabatic cloud processes
interact with, and thereby shape, the extratropical circulation
and its response to climate change. The group combines weather and
climate perspectives, with a particular focus on the North
Atlantic storm track and cloud-radiative effects. The group is
part of the BMBF-funded German-wide research initiative "HD(CP)2:
High definition clouds and precipitation for advancing climate
prediction."
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The postdoctoral scientist will apply the high-resolution
simulation approach developed by HD(CP)2 and the group to
understand how clouds affect extratropical cyclones and their
representation in regional and global models. The successful
candidate will conduct and analyze simulations with the new German
ICON weather and climate model over a range of resolutions from
40km to 300m. These simulations will include the period of the
recent NAWDEX field campaign and hindcasts of past extratropical
cyclones. The postdoctoral scientist will have access to the
outstanding modeling and observational infrastructure provided by
HD(CP)2 and will have ample opportunities to interact with
scientists from HD(CP)2, as well as the wider German and
international research community. The position includes a 3-month
visit to the Laboratoire de Meteorologie Dynamique in Paris to
work with Dr. Gwendal Riviere and Dr. Sandrine Bony.
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We are seeking applicants with a doctoral degree in meteorology,
atmospheric science or climate science. The position requires a
background in atmospheric dynamics and/or cloud processes, and
experience with numerical modeling and data analysis (e.g.,
Fortran, Matlab, Python, Linux, shell scripting, cdo). The
position includes possibilities for teaching and student
supervision. For example, the postdoc is encouraged to participate
in the supervision of the two PhD students that are part of the
group, and to contribute to the teaching activities of the group.
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The position is remunerated according to TV-L E13 (approximately
2400 Euro net salary per month) with extensive social and health
care benefits. The group is based at the
research campus of KIT located about 10 km north of the city
center of Karlsruhe. The position can start as early as March 1,
2018 and is available for an initial period of two years. An
extension is possible based on progress and funding availability.
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Review of applications will begin on 15 January 2018 and will
continue until the position is filled. Applications shall be
directed to Dr. Aiko Voigt via email to <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:aiko.voigt@kit.edu">aiko.voigt@kit.edu</a> in one
pdf-file and shall include a CV with a list of publications, a
one-page statement of research interests, a copy of a recent
peer-reviewed research article, and contact details of two
references.
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Inquiries about the position shall be directed to Dr. Aiko Voigt,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:aiko.voigt@kit.edu">aiko.voigt@kit.edu</a>. More
information can be found at <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
href="http://www.imk-tro.kit.edu/english/7048.php"><http://www.imk-tro.kit.edu/english/7048.php></a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
href="https://sites.google.com/view/aikovoigt/"><https://sites.google.com/view/aikovoigt/></a>
and <<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.hdcp2.eu">www.hdcp2.eu</a>>.
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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research - Department Troposphere Research
Dr. Aiko Voigt
Group leader
Phone: +49 721 608 24324
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:aiko.voigt@kit.edu">aiko.voigt@kit.edu</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.imk-tro.kit.edu/english/7048.php">http://www.imk-tro.kit.edu/english/7048.php</a>
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