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Numerical weather prediction for high-impact weather in a changing climate: assimilation of dynamical information from satellite imagery
The University of Surrey hosts a prestigious EPSRC-funded Industrial Doctorate Centre offering an EngD in Sustainability for Engineering and Energy Systems (see www.surrey.ac.uk/engd/sees).
The EngD is awarded for doctoral research carried out within a framework of relevant industrial experience and professional development courses.
The four-year programme provides at least the intellectual challenge of a PhD and EngD Research Engineers (REs) will normally spend approximately three-quarters of their time based with their sponsor.
A studentship is available with the Met Office, providers of the UK's National Weather Service and world-leading weather and climate research. Storms, floods and droughts have a major impact on everyday life around the world. An improved ability to forecast, quantify and manage meteorological and hydrological risks, as well as water resources, is essential to protect the public, property and infrastructure and to maintain a sustainable economy.
Accurate forecasts from a numerical weather prediction (NWP) system require an accurate specification of the initial state of the atmosphere. Although satellite imagery of high quality has been available for many years, it has not been possible to make use of such information effectively through data assimilation for NWP, because assimilation methods have taken a "static" view of the atmosphere. With the advent of truly four-dimensional data assimilation methods such as 4D-var, information can be extracted from a sequence of satellite observations, as forecasters have done for many years although now in an objective and quantitative manner.
This project will contribute to the multi-faceted challenge of improving methods to assimilate data from meteorological satellites and will incorporate modelling of climate effects of water vapour and other parameters. Success will lead to immediate benefits for all users of forecasts in emergency response situations as well as for longer term planning (e.g. Environment Agencies, Aviation Authorities etc.)
Funding details
The Research Engineer recruited will be based with the 30-strong Satellite Applications (SA) section of the Forecasting R&D Department at the Met Office's Exeter headquarters. All successful applicants offered studentships with the Met Office are required to undertake national security vetting.
We are looking for a suitably qualified and well-rounded graduate who can conduct research and meet demanding deadlines whilst working in a busy organisation.
The ideal candidate will be a broad, innovative thinker with a willingness to work in a small cross-disciplinary team of highly qualified, dedicated scientists and engineers, while also being self-motivated and able to work independently. Good written/oral communication skills and an outgoing personality are essential.
Eligible candidates
Academic qualifications and experience required:
•A good honours degree (first or upper second class) and/or MSc in mathematics, the physical sciences, computer science, meteorology or other relevant discipline with a strong basis in mathematics and modelling.
•An interest and ability in the theoretical/abstract concepts of data assimilation, combined with the motivation and ability to use and modify complex software systems to achieve practical objectives
•Prior experience in meteorology and sustainable development issues is not required, though demonstrating a keen interest in both is essential.
The current stipends for EngD studentships are £19,500 per annum or above (normally tax-free).
To be eligible for funding, applicants must demonstrate a relevant connection with the UK (see www.epsrc.ac.uk/PostgraduateTraining/StudentEligibility.htm).
Closing date: 9am, 5th July 2010.
Interviews will take place on 14th July at the Met Office in Exeter.
For further project details and an application pack, please contact:
Miss Nicki Ledger, IDC Manager
Tel: 01483 689076
Email: engd@surrey.ac.uk
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
Numerical weather prediction for high-impact weather in a changing climate: assimilation of dynamical information from satellite imagery
The University of Surrey hosts a prestigious EPSRC-funded Industrial Doctorate Centre offering an EngD in Sustainability for Engineering and Energy Systems (see www.surrey.ac.uk/engd/sees).
The EngD is awarded for doctoral research carried out within a framework of relevant industrial experience and professional development courses.
The four-year programme provides at least the intellectual challenge of a PhD and EngD Research Engineers (REs) will normally spend approximately three-quarters of their time based with their sponsor.
A studentship is available with the Met Office, providers of the UK's National Weather Service and world-leading weather and climate research. Storms, floods and droughts have a major impact on everyday life around the world. An improved ability to forecast, quantify and manage meteorological and hydrological risks, as well as water resources, is essential to protect the public, property and infrastructure and to maintain a sustainable economy.
Accurate forecasts from a numerical weather prediction (NWP) system require an accurate specification of the initial state of the atmosphere. Although satellite imagery of high quality has been available for many years, it has not been possible to make use of such information effectively through data assimilation for NWP, because assimilation methods have taken a "static" view of the atmosphere. With the advent of truly four-dimensional data assimilation methods such as 4D-var, information can be extracted from a sequence of satellite observations, as forecasters have done for many years although now in an objective and quantitative manner.
This project will contribute to the multi-faceted challenge of improving methods to assimilate data from meteorological satellites and will incorporate modelling of climate effects of water vapour and other parameters. Success will lead to immediate benefits for all users of forecasts in emergency response situations as well as for longer term planning (e.g. Environment Agencies, Aviation Authorities etc.)
Funding details
The Research Engineer recruited will be based with the 30-strong Satellite Applications (SA) section of the Forecasting R&D Department at the Met Office's Exeter headquarters. All successful applicants offered studentships with the Met Office are required to undertake national security vetting.
We are looking for a suitably qualified and well-rounded graduate who can conduct research and meet demanding deadlines whilst working in a busy organisation.
The ideal candidate will be a broad, innovative thinker with a willingness to work in a small cross-disciplinary team of highly qualified, dedicated scientists and engineers, while also being self-motivated and able to work independently. Good written/oral communication skills and an outgoing personality are essential.
Eligible candidates
Academic qualifications and experience required:
•A good honours degree (first or upper second class) and/or MSc in mathematics, the physical sciences, computer science, meteorology or other relevant discipline with a strong basis in mathematics and modelling.
•An interest and ability in the theoretical/abstract concepts of data assimilation, combined with the motivation and ability to use and modify complex software systems to achieve practical objectives
•Prior experience in meteorology and sustainable development issues is not required, though demonstrating a keen interest in both is essential.
The current stipends for EngD studentships are £19,500 per annum or above (normally tax-free).
To be eligible for funding, applicants must demonstrate a relevant connection with the UK (see www.epsrc.ac.uk/PostgraduateTraining/StudentEligibility.htm).
Closing date: 9am, 5th July 2010.
Interviews will take place on 14th July at the Met Office in Exeter.
For further project details and an application pack, please contact:
Miss Nicki Ledger, IDC Manager
Tel: 01483 689076
Email: engd@surrey.ac.uk
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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