Overview
A realistic description of cloud related processes in the global weather and climate models of today remains a big challenge. There is strong evidence that current parameterizations of these processes contribute much to the systematic error in the simulation of precipitation patterns, cloud cover and circulation patterns. In addition, uncertainties in the treatment of clouds are the primary reason for the large spread in the predictions of global and regional climate change due to increasing levels of greenhouse gasses. The objective of the EU funded Cloud Intercomparison, Process Study & Evaluation Project (EUCLIPSE) is to understand and reduce the uncertainty in the representation of cloud processes and feedbacks in the new generation of Earth System Models (ESMs), in support of the IPCC's fifth assessment report. This is a collaborative effort in which 13 international institutions are involved.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated PhD student. The successful PhD candidate will work with the global climate model EC-Earth that will provide climate projections for the next IPCC’s assessment report of global climate change. The central objective will be to systematically evaluate, understand and improve the interaction between clouds, convection, radiation and the large-scale atmospheric circulation for present and future climate conditions within the context of the global climate model EC-Earth. In particular an assessment and improved understanding of the cloud climate feedback is focus of research. This will be realised using observations from advanced atmospheric profiling stations at particular locations as well as the most recent cloud products from the A-train satellites and using results from Large Eddy Simulations and so-called “one-column” models that will become available within the EUCLIPSE project. The results of this research will be used to understand the underlying physical mechanisms that cause the wide spread in cloud climate feedback currently present in climate models and provide input for improved descriptions of cloud related processes.
Requirements
Applicants should have a MSc degree with a background in meteorology, physics, astronomy or mathematics and preferably a strong interest in turbulence, radiation, dynamical systems and numerical methods. It would be an advantage to have experience in Linux, programming in Fortran and working with complex numerical models. You have the ability to work and carry out research independently and enthusiastically, and you have good communication skills in English, both oral and written.
Organization
KNMI is the national institute for weather, climate research and seismology. It disseminates weather information to the public at large, the government, aviation and shipping industry in theinterest of safety, the economy and a sustainable environment. Climate research at KNMI focuses on observing, understanding and predicting changes in the climate system. In our research we collaborate with institutes world-wide. Our selection of research topics is based on the state of
international and Dutch climate research and on questions posed by the government and the public. More information about the organization: http://www.knmi.nl/research
How to apply
Applications, including a curriculum vitae together with a letter of motivation, a list of threereferences and a summary of your MSc thesis, should be submitted to:
“Ministerie van Verkeer en Waterstaat, Werving en Selectie, Postbus 20906, 2500 EX Den Haag, Netherlands” or by email to: recruitment@minvenw.nl before 31st of December 2009. Please mention vacancy number KNMI200933-HPK
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 48 months
Maximum hours per week: 36 (full-time)
The estimated PhD starting salary is €1935 per month gross the first year and increases to €2572 gross in the fourth year.
Additional Information
Additional information about this position can be obtained from :
Dr. A. Pier Siebesma
Tel: +31-(0)30-2206760
Email: siebesma@knmi.nl
More information about the procedure:
Mrs Hetty Loeb, +31(0)30 - 220 64 92, loeb@knmi.nl
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
A realistic description of cloud related processes in the global weather and climate models of today remains a big challenge. There is strong evidence that current parameterizations of these processes contribute much to the systematic error in the simulation of precipitation patterns, cloud cover and circulation patterns. In addition, uncertainties in the treatment of clouds are the primary reason for the large spread in the predictions of global and regional climate change due to increasing levels of greenhouse gasses. The objective of the EU funded Cloud Intercomparison, Process Study & Evaluation Project (EUCLIPSE) is to understand and reduce the uncertainty in the representation of cloud processes and feedbacks in the new generation of Earth System Models (ESMs), in support of the IPCC's fifth assessment report. This is a collaborative effort in which 13 international institutions are involved.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated PhD student. The successful PhD candidate will work with the global climate model EC-Earth that will provide climate projections for the next IPCC’s assessment report of global climate change. The central objective will be to systematically evaluate, understand and improve the interaction between clouds, convection, radiation and the large-scale atmospheric circulation for present and future climate conditions within the context of the global climate model EC-Earth. In particular an assessment and improved understanding of the cloud climate feedback is focus of research. This will be realised using observations from advanced atmospheric profiling stations at particular locations as well as the most recent cloud products from the A-train satellites and using results from Large Eddy Simulations and so-called “one-column” models that will become available within the EUCLIPSE project. The results of this research will be used to understand the underlying physical mechanisms that cause the wide spread in cloud climate feedback currently present in climate models and provide input for improved descriptions of cloud related processes.
Requirements
Applicants should have a MSc degree with a background in meteorology, physics, astronomy or mathematics and preferably a strong interest in turbulence, radiation, dynamical systems and numerical methods. It would be an advantage to have experience in Linux, programming in Fortran and working with complex numerical models. You have the ability to work and carry out research independently and enthusiastically, and you have good communication skills in English, both oral and written.
Organization
KNMI is the national institute for weather, climate research and seismology. It disseminates weather information to the public at large, the government, aviation and shipping industry in theinterest of safety, the economy and a sustainable environment. Climate research at KNMI focuses on observing, understanding and predicting changes in the climate system. In our research we collaborate with institutes world-wide. Our selection of research topics is based on the state of
international and Dutch climate research and on questions posed by the government and the public. More information about the organization: http://www.knmi.nl/research
How to apply
Applications, including a curriculum vitae together with a letter of motivation, a list of threereferences and a summary of your MSc thesis, should be submitted to:
“Ministerie van Verkeer en Waterstaat, Werving en Selectie, Postbus 20906, 2500 EX Den Haag, Netherlands” or by email to: recruitment@minvenw.nl before 31st of December 2009. Please mention vacancy number KNMI200933-HPK
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 48 months
Maximum hours per week: 36 (full-time)
The estimated PhD starting salary is €1935 per month gross the first year and increases to €2572 gross in the fourth year.
Additional Information
Additional information about this position can be obtained from :
Dr. A. Pier Siebesma
Tel: +31-(0)30-2206760
Email: siebesma@knmi.nl
More information about the procedure:
Mrs Hetty Loeb, +31(0)30 - 220 64 92, loeb@knmi.nl
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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