Overview
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is the result of the merger of the University of Karlsruhe and the Research Center Karlsruhe. It is a unique institution in Germany, which combines the mission of a university with that of a large-scale research center of the Helmholtz Association. With 8000 employees and an annual budget of EUR 650 millions, KIT is one of the largest research and education institutions worldwide.
The Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research offers two doctoral positions 50 % (Ph.D.)
each limited to 3 years, at the exciting interface between radar meteorology and numerical weather prediction, within the framework of a project entitled
“Efficient radar forward operator for operational data assimilation”
This 3-year project will be funded by and conducted in close cooperation with the German Weather Service (DWD). The goal is to develop an efficient radar forward operator for the future C-Band dual polarisation radars of the DWD to derive virtual measurements of radar reflectivity, radial velocity and polarization parameters from the relevant fields of the COSMO-model (operational weather prediction model of the DWD). We target two different applications, both aiming at enhancing the accuracy of precipitation forecasts, which still are a major challenge for every current state-of-the-art weather prediction model: 1) model verification (requires comparatively high accuracy) and 2) assimilation of radar data (requires low(er) accuracy, but high efficiency) within the future ensemble based weather prediction system currently under development at DWD. An important aspect is the optimisation of the radar forward operator by avoiding all unnecessary computations and replacing those being necessary but complicated by efficient approximations, and, at the same time, conserve sufficient accuracy.
Each position provides the opportunity to complete a doctoral thesis.
Requirements for the positions:
-A degree (Diploma/Master) in Meteorology/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Physics or an equivalent background with above-average final mark.
-Some knowledge of basic numerical techniques, interest in radar meteorology and numerical weather prediction.
- Enjoying programming under UNIX/LINUX (FORTRAN 90). MATLAB would be a plus
Of advantage are: knowledge in cloud microphysics, data assimilation and/or experience with the COSMO-model.
- Ability to work self-dependent and at the same time be part of a team.
We offer you a challenging work which is done in close cooperation with DWD, one of the major employers in Meteorology throughout Germany. The Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research is hosted by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), resulting in a lively and dynamic work environment at one of the key research institutions for atmospheric sciences in Germany.
Salary: Remuneration is on the Ph.D. standard scale (TV-L 13/2), including health care and social security plans (approx. 1050 € / month after taxes and social security plans).
KIT is pursuing a gender equality policy. We would therefore particularly encourage qualified women to apply. If qualified, handicapped applicants will be preferred.
Please direct your compelling application February 26, 2010 to:
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Herrn Dr. Ulrich Blahak
Institut für Meteorologie und Klimaforschung
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1
76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen
Germany
Technical information gives to you Dr. Ulrich Blahak +49(0)7247/82-2805, ulrich.blahak@kit.edu,
Prof. Dr. Klaus Dieter Beheng , +49(0)7247/82-2850, klaus.beheng@kit.edu
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is the result of the merger of the University of Karlsruhe and the Research Center Karlsruhe. It is a unique institution in Germany, which combines the mission of a university with that of a large-scale research center of the Helmholtz Association. With 8000 employees and an annual budget of EUR 650 millions, KIT is one of the largest research and education institutions worldwide.
The Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research offers two doctoral positions 50 % (Ph.D.)
each limited to 3 years, at the exciting interface between radar meteorology and numerical weather prediction, within the framework of a project entitled
“Efficient radar forward operator for operational data assimilation”
This 3-year project will be funded by and conducted in close cooperation with the German Weather Service (DWD). The goal is to develop an efficient radar forward operator for the future C-Band dual polarisation radars of the DWD to derive virtual measurements of radar reflectivity, radial velocity and polarization parameters from the relevant fields of the COSMO-model (operational weather prediction model of the DWD). We target two different applications, both aiming at enhancing the accuracy of precipitation forecasts, which still are a major challenge for every current state-of-the-art weather prediction model: 1) model verification (requires comparatively high accuracy) and 2) assimilation of radar data (requires low(er) accuracy, but high efficiency) within the future ensemble based weather prediction system currently under development at DWD. An important aspect is the optimisation of the radar forward operator by avoiding all unnecessary computations and replacing those being necessary but complicated by efficient approximations, and, at the same time, conserve sufficient accuracy.
Each position provides the opportunity to complete a doctoral thesis.
Requirements for the positions:
-A degree (Diploma/Master) in Meteorology/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Physics or an equivalent background with above-average final mark.
-Some knowledge of basic numerical techniques, interest in radar meteorology and numerical weather prediction.
- Enjoying programming under UNIX/LINUX (FORTRAN 90). MATLAB would be a plus
Of advantage are: knowledge in cloud microphysics, data assimilation and/or experience with the COSMO-model.
- Ability to work self-dependent and at the same time be part of a team.
We offer you a challenging work which is done in close cooperation with DWD, one of the major employers in Meteorology throughout Germany. The Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research is hosted by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), resulting in a lively and dynamic work environment at one of the key research institutions for atmospheric sciences in Germany.
Salary: Remuneration is on the Ph.D. standard scale (TV-L 13/2), including health care and social security plans (approx. 1050 € / month after taxes and social security plans).
KIT is pursuing a gender equality policy. We would therefore particularly encourage qualified women to apply. If qualified, handicapped applicants will be preferred.
Please direct your compelling application February 26, 2010 to:
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Herrn Dr. Ulrich Blahak
Institut für Meteorologie und Klimaforschung
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1
76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen
Germany
Technical information gives to you Dr. Ulrich Blahak +49(0)7247/82-2805, ulrich.blahak@kit.edu,
Prof. Dr. Klaus Dieter Beheng , +49(0)7247/82-2850, klaus.beheng@kit.edu
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
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