[ES_JOBS_NET] Atmospheric Modelling Analyst at ICIMOD

[P.S. Praveen]

http://www.icimod.org/?q=35782

*Title: *Atmospheric Modelling Analyst

*Organisation: *International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
(ICIMOD)

*Thematic Area : *Water and Air

*Programme: *Atmosphere


Background
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
<http://www.icimod.org/?q=abt> seeks to enable sustainable and resilient
mountain development for improved and equitable livelihoods through
knowledge and regional cooperation.
ICIMOD is a regional intergovernmental learning and knowledge sharing
centre serving the eight regional member countries of the Hindu Kush
Himalaya (HKH) <http://www.icimod.org/?q=1137> – Afghanistan, Bangladesh,
Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Working in partnership
with regional and international organizations, ICIMOD aims to influence
policy and practices to meet environmental and livelihood challenges
emerging in the HKH. ICIMOD provides a platform for researchers,
practitioners, and policy makers from the region and around the globe to
generate and share knowledge, support evidence-based decision making, and
encourage regional cooperation. ICIMOD delivers impact through its six Regional
Programmes: <http://www.icimod.org/?q=207> 1) Adaptation and Resilience
Building, 2) Transboundary Landscapes, 3) River Basins and Cryosphere, 4)
Atmosphere, 5) Mountain Environment Regional Information System, and 6)
Mountain Knowledge and Action Networks. These regional programmes are
supported by four Thematic Areas <http://www.icimod.org/?q=9119> of
Livelihoods, Ecosystem Services, Water and Air, and Geospatial Solutions,
and underpinned by Knowledge Management and Communication. ICIMOD seeks to
contribute to reduce poverty and vulnerability and improve the lives and
livelihoods of mountain women and men, now and in the future.
Water and Air <http://www.icimod.org/?q=9128> is one of ICIMOD’s four
strategic Thematic Areas and houses competencies related to water and
atmospheric issues. ICIMOD fosters regional and transboundary exchange and
dialogue to promote integrated water and land management and air quality
monitoring. It acts as a resource centre for information on water resources
and atmosphere. These competencies are applied in ICIMOD’s six Regional
Programmes to foster inter and transdisciplinary research and development
activities, thereby delivering positive impact in the HKH. From physical,
ecological, and social perspectives, the Water and Air Thematic Area
analyses the demand and future availability of water from mountains;
cryosphere dynamics; rivers, springs, and watersheds; water-related hazards
including floods and droughts; the potential impacts of climate and
anthropogenic changes; hydropower development; and the role of hill and
mountain irrigation in providing food security. The Thematic Area also
focuses on improving quantitative understanding of atmospheric transport,
chemicals and microphysical processes, emission sources within and upwind
of the region, and the impacts of atmospheric change on the health of poor
communities and on the cryosphere. The Thematic Area focuses on developing
solutions at a variety of scales, from community to national policy levels,
and fostering regional cooperation. It also addresses transboundary issues,
especially within the water–food–energy nexus, including benefit-sharing
and building community resilience. Regional cooperation on atmospheric
monitoring, data sharing, and mitigation is an important component of the
Thematic work.

Atmospheric changes are increasingly affecting the wellbeing of people and
ecosystems in the HKH region. The past decades have seen rising emissions
of air pollutants in the region from urban, industrial, and rural sources.
ICIMOD’s Atmosphere Initiative was established on 1 January 2013, as part
of the Regional Programme on Atmosphere, to improve our understanding of
atmospheric issues and promote regional cooperation for addressing such
issues in the HKH region. The initiative has established several urban and
remote observatories to understand urban air quality, transboundary air
pollution, and black carbon (BC) concentration over glaciers. The
initiative works on various aspects of air pollution impacts, the
characterization of air pollution emissions, and the identification of
mitigation measures and policy gap and implications.

ICIMOD is inviting applications for the position of Atmospheric Modelling
Analyst to support the planning and implementation of its air quality
network, carry out field studies on air pollution issues, and conduct data
analysis. The Atmospheric Modelling Analyst will dedicate most of her/his
time to the Atmosphere Initiative, which is part of ICIMOD’s Regional
Programme on Atmosphere. S/he will work on data visualization and backup,
and linking atmospheric data to ICIMOD’s Regional Database System (RDS).


Responsibilities and tasks
Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Group Lead of the Water
and Air Theme and technical direction provided by senior atmospheric
scientists, the Atmospheric Modelling Analyst will fulfil the following
duties and responsibilities:

   - Help set up, maintain, and upgrade the hardware and software of the
   atmospheric modelling centre.
   - Conduct atmospheric simulations using models such as meso-scale
   meteorological models, pollutant dispersion models, chemistry-transport
   models, aerosol radiative transfer models, and regional climate models. The
   model runs will include both simulations of past episodes and forecasts of
   future scenarios.
   - Conduct model performance evaluations using appropriate plotting
   software to visualize model outputs and make comparisons to field
   observations and satellite-derived observations.
   - Participate in efforts to improve emissions inventories.
   - Participate in the writing of assessment reports, project reporting,
   proposal writing, and other documents.
   - Publish peer-reviewed publications together with colleagues at ICIMOD
   and elsewhere.
   - Participate in capacity building and outreach activities in ICIMOD
   member countries.
   - Manage the archiving of model outputs, including the timely expansion
   of storage space.
   - Work as a team player within ICIMOD to support other activities and
   promote institutional goals.
   - Perform other duties as requested.


Minimum Qualifications

   - A master's degree in atmospheric science (e.g., atmospheric physics or
   chemistry, meteorology, environmental engineering) or related subjects with
   at least three years of relevant work experience. A first-level university
   degree in combination with six years of qualifying experience may be
   accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
   - Demonstrated experience of minimum three years using at least one
   meso-scale meteorological model (e.g., WRF, MM5 or RAMS), and at least one
   chemistry-transport model (e.g., WRF-Chem, CAMx, CMAQ), preferably in
   regions with complex terrain.
   - Demonstrated understanding of atmospheric chemistry (gas and aerosol),
   atmospheric dynamics, atmospheric microphysics, and climate science.
   - Experience installing, compiling, testing, and customizing atmospheric
   models on new computer systems and the ability to work with large
   observation data sets.
   - Experience working in Unix/Linux environments and using NCL, Matlab,
   GrADS or other software to visualize model output as well as the ability to
   write or modify model code written in Fortran, C, or other languages.



Competencies

   - *Cross cultural impact:* Adapts to various customs and practices, and
   is able to resolve misunderstandings.
   - *Result and impact orientation: *Works in challenging situations to
   generate concrete results, successfully transforming output to outcome.
   - *Teamwork and cooperation: *Solicits ideas and opinions to help form
   specific plans and take decisions cohesively.
   - *Networking and stakeholder management:* Recognizes the needs of
   different stakeholders and partners to build capacity and solve project
   issues while maintaining existing professional linkages and building new
   ones.
   - *Impactful communication:* Listens actively and is able to tailor
   convincing messages for different audiences, integrating ideas from several
   sources.
   - Continuous improvement and innovation: Spots opportunities for
   improvement, encourages new ideas, and implements new technologies to
   enhance workflow.
   - *Analytical thinking: *Simplifies complex issues to identify the
   essence of a problem or opportunity in order to make effective, timely
   decisions.
   - *Behavioural flexibility and ability to manage change:* Adapts to
   change and adjusts to new responsibilities and circumstances.



Duty Station
The duty station is Kathmandu. Frequent travel and fieldwork will be
required.

Duration
This is a two-year project position with the Atmosphere Initiative; the
probation period is six months

Remuneration
Salaries and benefits at ICIMOD are competitive compared to other regional
organizations; remuneration is commensurate with experience and
qualifications.

Gender and Equity Policy

Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged
backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD implements a gender fair
policy and is supportive of working women. It operates a Day-Care Centre at
the campus and is committed to gender mainstreaming at the organisational
and programmatic levels.

Method of application

Applicants are requested to apply online before* 29 Jul 2019* through ICIMOD's
online application system <http://www.icimod.org/cvmgmt>.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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