The Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research invites applications for a Postdoc in climate dynamics and earth system modelling.
The successful candidate will be part of the EU-funded H2020 project ‘Tipping Points of the Earth System’ (TiPES), funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 820970, and will work on Earth System Modelling of the paleoclimate.
Postdoc in Climate dynamics and earth system
The successful candidate will be part of a work package WP2 of the TiPES project, which focuses on stability in past warm climates. Specifically, the candidate will be expected to study the interaction of changes in forcing conditions (e.g. CO2, continental geometry) and feedbacks in the climate system responsible for climate conditions and transitions during the Cenozoic period using time-slice modelling with an earth system model (CESM).
The candidate is expected to participate in coordinated model intercomparison projects such as DeepMIP.
The aim is to characterise the ability of several IPCC type models to simulate the background climate and the variability and stability of these past warm climates.
Qualification
Looking for candidates with:
- a PhD in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Meteorology, Geosciences or a related field;
- experience in climate modelling (required);
- basic knowledge of (geophysical) fluid dynamics (advantage);
- excellent skills in programming and numerical/statistical analysis of simulated and observed data.
Salary
A full-time position for two years, with an evaluation after one year. The research group will provide the candidate with the necessary support on all aspects of the project.
The gross salary – depending on previous qualifications and experience – ranges between €2,709 and €4,978 (scale 10/11 according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) per month for full-time employment.
Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% per year. In addition, Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions, including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model).
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How to Apply
Everyone deserves to feel at home at our university. Employees with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. To apply, please attach a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, copies of university and high-school degrees.
The application deadline is 28 February 2020
