Vacancy: Post-doc at APEC climate ctr (Korea)
The APEC climate center (APCC) , Korea www.apcc21.net is looking for a motivated post-doctoral candidate to fill in a new vacancy described below ...
The APEC climate center (APCC) , Korea www.apcc21.net is looking for a motivated post-doctoral candidate to fill in a new vacancy described below
POSITION TITLE
Research Scientist on climate monitoring and analysis
DUTY STATION
Busan, Republic of Korea
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
1 July 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- (i) Compile the state of art monitoring efforts and provide support in assessing and updating the APCC monitoring plans
- (ii) To work in APCC's future development/operational projects on prediction and provision of early warning of extreme climate events and environmental conditions such as intraseasonal oscillation, tropical cyclone activity, ENSO/ENSO Modoki, Indian ocean dipole, droughts, floods etc. To support sharing of monitoring products on climate variability and change across APEC region
- The candidate is also expected (i) to facilitate interpretation of multi-model ensemble products based on physical principles and conceptual models, (ii) to develop current outlook bulletins, and (iii) to support the routine climate operations duties.
- This position reports to the Senior Research Scientist in charge of prediction and monitoring, and must be able to work as a group member and carry out any other duties assigned. Depending on the needs of the institute, the job duties and projects may change as and when needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD with background in Meteorology/Climate science
- To have reasonable experience in running and managing state of general circulation models on different platforms, processing and analyzing the data outputs, and reasonable ability in model development. Operational experience is a desirable qualification.
- Ability to carry out research independently under broad directions.
- Knowledge in F90, MPI, shell scripting etc.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent oral and written skills in English.
- 2-3 years of post-doctoral experience.
- Publications demonstrating the abilities.
- Ability to work in group environment.
Desirable
- Operational experience.
SALARY
35,000,000~ 40,000,000 Korean Won per annum, including all the benefits. If the candidate has exceptionally good expertise and experience, the salary can be negotiable.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Evaluation of applications will begin from 16 June 2009. However, applications will be accepted till the position will be filled.
APPLICATION
Following documents should be submitted by E-mail to APCC:
- Application form <www.apcc21.net>
- Three letters of recommendation
- C.V.
- A letter of interest (describing a brief point-by-point description ofthe suitability of the candidate to the job. The candidate should clearly and succinctly describe any past experience the candidate which may be particularly relevant to the duties and responsibilities described above.)
The nominated applicant will be requested at a later stage of the procedure to submit additional documents including
- Degree certificates
- Official transcripts
- Medical certificate
* Further inquiries can be directed to: Mr. Jong-Wook Kang (jjomhe@apcc21.net ).
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Dr. Karumuri Ashok
Senior Research Scientist
APEC Climate Center
1463 U-dong, Haeundae-gu,
Busan, 612-020, Republic of Korea
Tel: +82-51-745-3961 Fax: +82-51-745-3999
Email: ashok@apcc21.net
