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5th June 2007, 03:45 PM
Within the 6th framework IP project CIRCE (Climate Change and Impact
Research: the Mediterranean Environment, see full proposal at
http://sinus.unibe.ch/~xoplaki/CIRCE/CIRCE.pdf (http://sinus.unibe.ch/~xoplaki/CIRCE/CIRCE.pdf)) we are seeking a PhD
student to carry out research within the following topics:
Mediterranean data quality control and homogenisation
? To compile homogeneous data sets for a variety of
atmospheric/climatic
variables over the past few decades
? To apply existing and develop new statistical methods to homogenize
daily to monthly climate data
? To document recent trends in climatic variables in the Mediterranean
Basin
? To assess observed trends relative to the range of natural variations
and to interpret non-natural trends in the framework of climate change
scenarios
Extreme Events
? Diagnosis of trends/variability in different climate extremes during
the instrumental period
? Investigate the physical mechanisms that cause climate extremes
including links to large scale atmospheric patterns,
? Evaluation of extremes in future climate scenarios
Identification and attribution of present climate trends (optional)
? To estimate the signal-to-noise ratios of trends of extremes versus
natural climate variability (detection of anthropogenic signals), and
to
check the consistency of expected future climate change with ongoing
trends (attribution to anthropogenic causes).
The candidate must have a Master degree (or equivalent) in
statistics/mathematics with experience in meteorology/climatology OR
climatology/environmental/atmospheric sciences with a strong background
in statistics or mathematics.
Fluency in English (written and oral), good communication skills, good
teamplayer, open minded. Salary is according to SNF regulations (PhD
Fellowship).
The research will be carried out within a 3yrs project, starting as
soon
as possible. We offer an interesting position in a multidisciplinary
research environment.
Women are explicitly encouraged to apply.
Applicants should compile all relevant documents (including a letter of
motivation, CV with picture, copies of diplomas, and the names and
email
addresses of three references) in ONE single .pdf file and email it to
Dr. Elena Xoplaki (xoplaki@giub.unibe.ch (http://uk.f501.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=xoplaki@giub.unibe.ch&YY=69832&y5beta=yes&y5beta=yes&order=down&sort=date&pos=0))
Deadline for applications: June 30, 2007
Research: the Mediterranean Environment, see full proposal at
http://sinus.unibe.ch/~xoplaki/CIRCE/CIRCE.pdf (http://sinus.unibe.ch/~xoplaki/CIRCE/CIRCE.pdf)) we are seeking a PhD
student to carry out research within the following topics:
Mediterranean data quality control and homogenisation
? To compile homogeneous data sets for a variety of
atmospheric/climatic
variables over the past few decades
? To apply existing and develop new statistical methods to homogenize
daily to monthly climate data
? To document recent trends in climatic variables in the Mediterranean
Basin
? To assess observed trends relative to the range of natural variations
and to interpret non-natural trends in the framework of climate change
scenarios
Extreme Events
? Diagnosis of trends/variability in different climate extremes during
the instrumental period
? Investigate the physical mechanisms that cause climate extremes
including links to large scale atmospheric patterns,
? Evaluation of extremes in future climate scenarios
Identification and attribution of present climate trends (optional)
? To estimate the signal-to-noise ratios of trends of extremes versus
natural climate variability (detection of anthropogenic signals), and
to
check the consistency of expected future climate change with ongoing
trends (attribution to anthropogenic causes).
The candidate must have a Master degree (or equivalent) in
statistics/mathematics with experience in meteorology/climatology OR
climatology/environmental/atmospheric sciences with a strong background
in statistics or mathematics.
Fluency in English (written and oral), good communication skills, good
teamplayer, open minded. Salary is according to SNF regulations (PhD
Fellowship).
The research will be carried out within a 3yrs project, starting as
soon
as possible. We offer an interesting position in a multidisciplinary
research environment.
Women are explicitly encouraged to apply.
Applicants should compile all relevant documents (including a letter of
motivation, CV with picture, copies of diplomas, and the names and
addresses of three references) in ONE single .pdf file and email it to
Dr. Elena Xoplaki (xoplaki@giub.unibe.ch (http://uk.f501.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=xoplaki@giub.unibe.ch&YY=69832&y5beta=yes&y5beta=yes&order=down&sort=date&pos=0))
Deadline for applications: June 30, 2007