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Position information
Vacancy No.: VN20-11
Department: Research
Grade: A2
Section: Earth System Assimilation Section
Job Ref. No.: STF-PS/20-11
Reports to: Team Leader Infrared Radiance Observation
Publication Date: 8 April 2020
Closing Date: 19 May 2020
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About ECMWF
ECMWF is both a research institute and a 24/7 operational service, producing global numerical weather predictions and other data for its Member and Co-operating States and the broader community. ECMWF carries out scientific and technical research to improve its forecasts, runs one of the largest supercomputer facilities in Europe and manages a long-term archive of meteorological data.
For details, see www.ecmwf.int/.
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Summary of the role
The Scientist will work in the ECMWF Research Department on maintaining and enhancing the exploitation of radiance observations from the current network of meteorological satellites for Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP).
The successful applicant should have strong communication skills as this role will also involve collaborating and coordinating some activities with other European NWP centres as part of the EUMETSAT Satellite Application Facility (SAF).
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Main duties and key responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the Infrared Radiance Observation Team, within the Earth System Assimilation Section of ECMWF. The main aspects of the role are:
- Contributing to the monitoring and maintenance of the current operational satellite radiance assimilation system.
- The pre-launch system preparation and post launch evaluation of new satellite observations prior to operational use – including impact assessment with assimilation experiments in the ECMWF analysis and forecasting system
- Developing advanced science and technology to extend and improve the exploitation and impact of radiance observations for NWP.
- Some international travel may be required to represent ECMWF at external meetings and scientific conferences
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Personal attributes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and user needs
- Dedication and enthusiasm to work independently and in a small team
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
- Scientific curiosity to explore innovative development opportunities
- Ability to communicate with and understand the complex requirements of scientists, engineers and professional staff in the deployment and documentation of software
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Qualifications and experience required
| Education | A university degree (preferably to PhD level) in physics, mathematics meteorology or a similarly related subject. |
| Experience | Experience in the fields of satellite observations for Earth Observation and (ideally) the assimilation of these for NWP (or related geophysical) applications.
Good knowledge of scientific programming languages including Fortran and shell scripts as well as experience with supercomputers and Linux systems Experience with satellite radiance observations. Specific knowledge of infrared radiance measurements would be an advantage but is not essential. |
| Knowledge and skills (including language) | Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and interviews will be conducted in English.
A good knowledge of one of the Centre’s other working languages (French or German) would be an advantage. |
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Other information
Grade remuneration
The successful candidate will be recruited at the A2 grade, according to the scales of the Co-ordinated Organisations and the annual basic salary will be £60,590.64 net of tax. This position is assigned to the employment category STF-PS as defined in the Staff Regulations.
Full details of salary scales and allowances are available on the ECMWF website at www.ecmwf.int/en/about/jobs, including the Centre’s Staff Regulations regarding the terms and conditions of employment.
Starting date: 1 July 2020.
Length of contract: Contract to end of February 2022, with the possibly of extension.
Location: The position will be based in the Reading area, in Berkshire, United Kingdom. Successful applicants and members of their family forming part of their households will be exempt from immigration restrictions.
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How to apply
Please apply by completing the online application form available at www.ecmwf.int/en/about/jobs.
To contact the ECMWF Recruitment Team, please email jobs@ecmwf.int.
At ECMWF, we consider an inclusive environment as key for our success. We are dedicated to ensuring a workplace that embraces diversity and provides equal opportunities for all, without distinction as to race, gender, age, marital status, social status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, personality, ethnicity and culture. We value the benefits derived from a diverse workforce and are committed to having staff that reflect the diversity of the countries that are part of our community, in an environment that nurtures equality and inclusion.
Applications are invited from nationals from ECMWF Member States and Co‑operating States, listed below:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Applications from nationals from other countries may be considered in exceptional cases.
