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The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M) conducts fundamental research focusing on climate related problems. The institute closely cooperates with the University of Hamburg, the German Climate Computing Centre (DKRZ) and the GKSS Research Centre within the Cluster of Excellence Integrated Climate System Analysis and Prediction (CliSAP). The goal is to analyze ongoing and past changes of the state of the climate system, in response to natural and human-driven perturbations, to determine predictable elements of the climate system over a broad range of space and time scales, and to determine uncertainties intrinsic to predictions of important climate system and environmental indices. For the subproject: Evaluation and improvement of the cloud parameterisation in an Earth System Model using statistics of ground-based remote sensing observations and implications for cloud-climate feedbacks we are seeking a Scientist / Postdoc (m/f) The project aims at utilizing high-quality ground-based remote sensing observations to evaluate and improve advanced cloud process parameterizations developed for the ECHAM5 GCM, such as the prognostic total water PDF and the double-moment microphysical scheme. The successful applicant will be responsible for statistical analysis of ground-based remote sensing data, development of statistical methods to evaluate GCM cloud parameterizations with ground-based remote sensing data, sensitivity studies and implementation of modifications to the GCM cloud parameterization, as well as contributions to PhD thesis advice and analysis of field campaign data. The incumbent is expected to have a Ph.D. in meteorology, geosciences, physics or related areas. The applicant must have a thorough proven knowledge of experience with cloud modelling in large-scale models and/or with remote sensing as well as good skills in programming (Fortran), experience with advanced data processing and visualization tools, experience in supervising students research projects, and the ability to conduct independent research.For more information please contact Johannes Quaas (johannes.qu...@zmaw.de) or Felix Ament (felix.am...@zmaw.de). The position is offered for 2 years starting 1 September 2009. Payment will be in accordance with German public service positions (TVöD E13), including extensive social security plans. The conditions of employment, including upgrades and duration, follow the rules of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Sciences and those of the German civil service. The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology seeks to increase the number of female scientist and encourages them to apply. Handicapped persons with comparable qualifications receive preferential status. Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two references before 29 June 2009 to: Max Planck Institute for Meteorology Administration (SAS2009-08) Bundesstrasse 53 D-20146 Hamburg, Germany or application-m...@zmaw.de ---------------------------------------------------------------- Von: Reiner Letscher reiner.letsc...@zmaw.de Max Planck Institute for Meteorology Hamburg Ansprechpartner: johannes.qu...@zmaw.de ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Mehr Informationen zu SCIENCE-JOBS-DE finden Sie im WWW unter der Adresse http://jobs.uni-hd.de, insbesondere zu den Themen An/Abmelden, Informationen fuer Anbieter und "Netiquette" - more information on SCIENCE-JOBS-DE is available on the Web at http://jobs.uni-hd.de, especially regarding subscription and unsubscription, information for offerings and "netiquette".
