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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Dear Mailing list,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:110%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#064E83">Scientist in Earth System Assimilation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Vacancy No.:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">VN20-11<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Research
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Grade:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">A2</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Earth System Assimilation Section
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Job Ref. No.:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">STF-PS/20-11<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Team Leader Infrared Radiance Observation</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">8 April 2020</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">19 May 2020</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#064E83;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">About ECMWF
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ECMWF is both a research institute and a 24/7 operational service, producing global numerical weather predictions and other
 data for its Member and Co-operating States and the broader community. ECMWF carries out scientific and technical research to improve its forecasts, runs one of the largest supercomputer facilities in Europe and manages a long-term archive of meteorological
 data. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For details, see <a href="http://www.ecmwf.int/" target="_blank">
<b><span style="color:#064E83;text-decoration:none">www.ecmwf.int/</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#064E83">Summary of the role<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Scientist will work in the ECMWF Research Department on maintaining and enhancing the exploitation of radiance observations from the current network of meteorological satellites for Numerical
 Weather Prediction (NWP). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The successful applicant should have strong communication skills as this role will also involve collaborating and coordinating some activities with other European NWP centres as part of the EUMETSAT
 Satellite Application Facility (SAF). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#064E83">Main duties and key responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The successful candidate will join the Infrared Radiance Observation Team, within the Earth System Assimilation Section
 of ECMWF. The main aspects of the role are:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Contributing to the monitoring and maintenance of the current operational satellite radiance assimilation system.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The pre-launch system preparation and post launch evaluation of new satellite observations prior to operational use – including impact assessment with assimilation experiments in the ECMWF analysis
 and forecasting system<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Developing advanced science and technology to extend and improve the exploitation and impact of radiance observations for NWP.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Some international travel may be required to represent ECMWF at external meetings and scientific conferences<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#064E83">Personal attributes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and user needs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dedication and enthusiasm to work independently and in a small team<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Scientific curiosity to explore innovative development opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to communicate with and understand the complex requirements of scientists, engineers and professional staff in the deployment and documentation of software<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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 related subject.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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 of these for NWP (or related geophysical) applications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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 and shell scripts as well as experience with supercomputers and Linux systems</span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">A good knowledge of one of the Centre’s other working languages (French or German) would be
 an advantage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#064E83">Other information<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#064E83">Grade remuneration<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The successful candidate will be recruited at the
<b>A2</b> grade, according to the scales of the Co-ordinated Organisations and the annual basic salary will be
<b>£60,590.64</b> net of tax. This position is assigned to the employment category
<b>STF-PS</b> as defined in the Staff Regulations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Full details of salary scales and allowances are available on the ECMWF website at
<b><span style="color:#064E83">www.ecmwf.int/en/about/jobs</span></b>, including the Centre’s Staff Regulations regarding the terms and conditions of employment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#064E83">Starting date:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1 July 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#064E83">Length of contract:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Contract to end of February 2022, with the possibly of extension.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#064E83">Location:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> The position will be based in the Reading area, in Berkshire, United Kingdom. Successful applicants
 and members of their family forming part of their households will be exempt from immigration restrictions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please apply by completing the online application form available at
<b><span style="color:#064E83">www.ecmwf.int/en/about/jobs.</span></b></span><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial-BoldMT;color:#2A68A2"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To contact the ECMWF Recruitment Team, please email jobs@ecmwf.int.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><i><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">At ECMWF, we consider an inclusive environment as key for our success. We are dedicated to ensuring a workplace that
 embraces diversity and provides equal opportunities for all, without distinction as to race, gender, age, marital status, social status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, personality, ethnicity and culture. We value the benefits derived from a diverse
 workforce and are committed to having staff that reflect the diversity of the countries that are part of our community, in an environment that nurtures equality and inclusion.</span></i><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Applications are invited from nationals from ECMWF Member States and Co‑operating States, listed below:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Morocco,
 the Netherlands, Norway, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Applications from nationals from other countries may be considered in exceptional cases</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#4D4D4D">Julie Palmer
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</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:gray">Recruitment and Talent Management Officer
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</b><a href="mailto:julie.palmer@ecmwf.int"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">julie.palmer@ecmwf.int</span></a><b><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:gray"> t: +44 1189 49 9161
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