Climate Scientist Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
The Climate Scientist, reporting to the Director, RIMES Program Unit, shall undertake validation of RIMES’ customized WRF model for improving quality product delivery to RIMES Member States; guide the establishment and supervise the operation of the regional platform for sharing of meteorological and hydrological data; collaborate with the hydrology unit in developing demand-based flood forecast products; develop and apply suitable tools for communicating climate risks; guide, direct, and manage data assimilation research; undertake climate research for providing more user-relevant weather and climate information; plan for, guide and supervise expertise development in the region on long-lead weather forecasting; prepare project reports; and contribute to scientific paper publication based on RIMES experience and project outputs.
Duty Station: RIMES Regional Facility, Asian Institute of Technology campus, Pathumthani, Thailand
Type of Contract: One-year initially, renewable for longer term on excellent performance
Remuneration and Benefits:
• Monthly base salary negotiable, commensurate with qualifications
• Housing allowance
• Health, life insurance
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge: Doctoral degree in atmospheric science or related discipline, with expertise in climate dynamics and climate modeling, and working knowledge in general circulation theory and coupled ocean-atmosphere dynamics
Experience: At least 5 years experience in climate modeling; demonstrated experience in advancing complex projects with interdisciplinary team of scientists
Skills and Abilities: Solid programming skills in R, FORTRAN, and MATLAB; solid statistical skills, including regression and correlation analysis; familiarity with manipulating and visualizing large data sets; interest in tool development; demonstrated applied research skills; excellent English proficiency in communication, presentation, and report writing; ability to produce technical reports on deadline
Personal Qualities: Highly motivated and self-directed; excellent inter-personal skills; ability to work in a team; a creative problem-solver; strong desire to learn and undertake new challenges
How to Apply:
Send application letter and CV, stating salary expectation, and including names and contact details of two referees, not later than 1 June 2012, by email to dusadee@rimes.int. Please include ‘Climate Scientist Position’ in the Subject line of the email. Application letter should be addressed to:
Ms. Dusadee Moya
Human Resource Officer
Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
RIMES Program Unit
PO Box 4 Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120
Thailand
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES) is an international and intergovernmental organization, owned and managed by its Member States. RIMES provides regional early warning services and builds capacity of its Member States in the end-to-end early warning of tsunami and hydro-meteorological hazards. Please check the website for more details www.rimes.int
Duty Station: RIMES Regional Facility, Asian Institute of Technology campus, Pathumthani, Thailand
Type of Contract: One-year initially, renewable for longer term on excellent performance
Remuneration and Benefits:
• Monthly base salary negotiable, commensurate with qualifications
• Housing allowance
• Health, life insurance
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge: Doctoral degree in atmospheric science or related discipline, with expertise in climate dynamics and climate modeling, and working knowledge in general circulation theory and coupled ocean-atmosphere dynamics
Experience: At least 5 years experience in climate modeling; demonstrated experience in advancing complex projects with interdisciplinary team of scientists
Skills and Abilities: Solid programming skills in R, FORTRAN, and MATLAB; solid statistical skills, including regression and correlation analysis; familiarity with manipulating and visualizing large data sets; interest in tool development; demonstrated applied research skills; excellent English proficiency in communication, presentation, and report writing; ability to produce technical reports on deadline
Personal Qualities: Highly motivated and self-directed; excellent inter-personal skills; ability to work in a team; a creative problem-solver; strong desire to learn and undertake new challenges
How to Apply:
Send application letter and CV, stating salary expectation, and including names and contact details of two referees, not later than 1 June 2012, by email to dusadee@rimes.int. Please include ‘Climate Scientist Position’ in the Subject line of the email. Application letter should be addressed to:
Ms. Dusadee Moya
Human Resource Officer
Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
RIMES Program Unit
PO Box 4 Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120
Thailand
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES) is an international and intergovernmental organization, owned and managed by its Member States. RIMES provides regional early warning services and builds capacity of its Member States in the end-to-end early warning of tsunami and hydro-meteorological hazards. Please check the website for more details www.rimes.int
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