Työnimike:
Post-doctoral position on statistical emulation of

Työnkuvaus:
TYÖPAIKKA KUVAUS The Finnish Meteorological Institute is a service and research institute that produces high-quality observational data and research findings on the atmosphere and seas. The Institute uses its expertise to provide services that promote public safety and enhance well-being among people and in the environment. TYÖTEHTÄVÄT We are now seeking an enthusiastic, highly qualified post-doctoral researcher to work on statistical emulation in support of climate modelling. The successful applicant will play an important role in a project that aims to improve the climate models description of aerosol-cloud interactions, which remain the single largest source of uncertainty in current estimates of climate change drivers. The position is funded by the highly competitive European Research Council Consolidator Grant scheme. The currently open position will focus on 1) design and validation of the emulators, and 2) probabilistic sensitivity analysis of cloud-scale aerosol indirect effect. The position will be located in Helsinki, Finland, and has the duration of 2-3 years with a negotiable start date. We offer exciting work and an excellent, international training environment for early-carrier scientists! VAATIMUKSET QUALIFICATIONS Candidates with a PhD degree or equivalent (completed before the start of the contract) in relevant fields (e.g., applied mathematics, environmental statistics, geosciences) will be considered. Furthermore, a successful candidate must meet the following essential criteria: strong background in Bayesian analysis experience in handling of large datasets written and spoken fluency in English, and willingness to work internationally good computer, communication and organizational skills ability to carry out independent research as well as work as part of a team OTHER DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS ARE experience in statistical emulation methods in environmental sciences experience in numerical programming good understanding of aerosol-cloud interactions Written and spoken fluency in English. Salary will be based on experience and performance according to the FMI salary scale (42,000€ to 46,800€ per annum). Fixed-term project. The duration is for 2-3 years. Start date can be negotiated. Määräaikainen (yli 12 kk). To apply, send a short application together with a CV and publication list. Viitenumero: 31-24-2016

Työnantajan nimi: Ilmatieteen laitos

Työnantajan osoite: 00560 HELSINKI

abstractJV_invalidEuresFlag: false

Työn lyhyt kuvaus: Geologit ja geofyysikot

Maa: Suomi

Alue: Helsinki-Uusimaa

Sopimuksen kesto: Tilapäinen

Sopimuslaji: Kokopäiväinen

Lähde työtarjous:
MOL/Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriö, Julkiset työvoimapalvelut, Suomi