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Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), Ministry of Infrastructure and Watermanagement
Functieomschrijving
As a Postdoc stationed in De Bilt, the Netherlands, you will assess the quality of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) forecasts and reanalyses using satellite and surface in-situ and remote sensing observations.
Job description
You will evaluate the CAMS service products by comparing them against independent observations. Your activities will consist of the processing of satellite and surface in-situ and remote sensing observations as well as CAMS model fields. You will be setting up procedures to generate routine validation results. You will interpret these validation results in terms of CAMS model processes and data assimilation procedures and you will be responsible for sections in the CAMS validation reports. You will work in a large team of international partners and will also be involved in the coordination of tasks within the CAMS contracts. You are expected to contribute to research activities and publications, and the results of your work will be presented during international conferences.
For more information on CAMS please use this link https://www.knmi.nl/research/satellite-observations/projects/validation-of-the-copernicus-atmosphere-monitoring-service-cams
Please note: this is a temporary position for the duration of maximum 5 years.
The way we work
You will be part of a small ambitious team of scientists, consisting of about 10 people, studying atmospheric composition and emissions of air pollutants using observations from satellite instruments such as TROPOMI on Sentinel-5P. You will be invited to join the scientific debates and are expected to actively contribute to activities and publications of the group.
There is a hybrid introduction program available during which you will become acquainted with KNMI and our work. A buddy will help you with all your questions.
Functie-eisen
- PhD degree in physics or a related field.
- Good analytic and mathematical skills.
- Fluency in English both written and spoken.
- Affinity to applied programming and preferably have knowledge of Fortran and/or Python.
- Good interpersonal skills.
In addition, applicants with experience in atmospheric composition modelling or model evaluation using measurements will be at an advantage.
Arbeidsvoorwaarden
Salarisniveau: schaal 10, schaal 11
Maandsalaris: Min €2.811 – Max. €5.139 (bruto)
Dienstverband: Arbeidsovereenkomst voor bepaalde tijd
Contractduur: 5 years
Maximaal aantal uren per week: 36
Overige arbeidsvoorwaarden
Naast het salaris ontvang je een Individueel Keuzebudget (IKB). Het IKB bestaat uit geld (16,37% van je bruto jaarsalaris) en tijd. Met het IKB maak jij de keuzes die bij jou passen en kun je een deel van je arbeidsvoorwaarden zelf samenstellen. Je kunt er bijvoorbeeld voor kiezen om een deel van je maandinkomen te laten uitbetalen wanneer jij dat wenst. Ook kun je dit budget omzetten in verlof en andersom of besteden aan fiscaal vriendelijke doelen. De Rijksoverheid hecht sterk aan persoonlijke groei en loopbaanontwikkeling en biedt daarvoor tal van mogelijkheden. Tot de secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden behoren onder meer verschillende studiefaciliteiten, bedrijfsfitness, volledige vergoeding van je OV-reiskosten woon-werkverkeer en gedeeltelijk betaald ouderschapsverlof.
Bijzonderheden
- We only accept applications submitted via the link in the vacancy. Applications by e-mail will not be considered.
- The deadline for applications is 10 February 2022.
- Part of the application process might be a reference check. An (online) pre-selection test, an assessment, making a case and (online) screening via databases among other things, can be part of the application process.
- If you require more information on the application process, please contact Nicolien Eisenga, recruiter, via 06 – 39 83 45 44.
- If you would like more information about the job, please contact Henk Eskes via henk.eskes@knmi.nl
