Warning level (in swedish) 3, SwedenThe Oceanography Unit at the Research Department seeks a research scientist to strengthen the expertise of our group in the field of data assimilation.
The successful candidate will be expected to further develop SMHI’s circulation model and data assimilation tools for three-dimensional coupled ocean-ecosystem modeling (including physical and biogeochemical variables), both for operational uses (short-term forecasts including the water level, sea ice, water temperature, salinity, currents and algae) and for re-analysis projects, focusing on the Baltic Sea, North Sea and Arctic Ocean.
The activities will include the assessment of the current environmental status and long-term changes in biogeochemical cycles caused by eutrophication and climatic variability in the Baltic Sea and North Sea, and the development of advanced techniques for data assimilation and operational re-analysis tools.
Further, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in ongoing team projects funded by, e.g., national funding agencies, the EU, the Nordic Council of Ministers, and SMHI-wide applied research activities. Responsibilities will include planning and completion of research projects, preparation of manuscripts for publication in collaboration with other SMHI researchers, presentation of research findings at public and professional meetings, and working with SMHI researchers to pursue additional research funding. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to international networks.
The research position is permanent.
Your profile
You should have
- demonstrated experience on ocean research and data assimilation, preferably with a PhD in oceanography, meteorology, mathematics, physics or in a related field.
- good programming skills and experience to work on super computers
- familiarity with Linux and Fortran90, and preferably MPI (message passing interface)
- experience on numerical modeling
- good oral and written command of the English language, along with a clear willingness to learn Swedish.
Good organization and communication skills are requested. You should be able to work on own initiative and be able to prioritize.
Do you want more information?
For further information please contact the Head of Division of Oceanography, Markus Meier, tel +46 11-495 8612, (markus.meier@smhi.se) or Arne Andersson, Human Resources, (arne.andersson@smhi.se). Union representatives are Lennart Robertson, SACO, (lennart.robertson@smhi.se) and Barry Broman, ST, (barry.broman@smhi.se). They can also be reached by phone +46 11-4958000.
Application
Please submit your application with reference number 1617 together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of the relevant certificates and the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of at least two references to SMHI, SE-601 76 Norrköping, Sweden, or by e-mail to registrator@smhi.se not later than 31 October 2011.
SMHI is an equal opportunity employer.