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Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral position in ice and
climate systems modelling.

Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography,
Memorial University of Newfoundland

Project Title: Large ensemble calibrated modelling of the ice and
climate system

Start date, September, 2008

Project:
Setup, carry out, and analyze data-calibrated large ensemble runs
of past and future ice and climate system evolution with a focus on
non-linear interactions between ice-sheets and climate. Such
interactions have been implicated in past threshold behaviour and are
among the most poorly constrained and highest risk routes to future
climate system "tipping points". The general intent is to develop
meaningful probability distributions for past, present, and future ice
and climate system evolution. The earth system model to be employed
will include an evolving 3D glacial systems model and various
(coarse to medium resolution) atmosphere/ocean/vegetation GCMs.
Resources include Teraflop scale clusters and supercomputers and a
strong physical oceanography group.

Other project tasks:
1) Couple the MUN/UofT (Memorial University of Newfoundland/ University of Toronto) glacial systems model with various reduced GCMs (initially the Hamburg Planet Simulator). 2) Re-calibrate the coupled ice/atmosphere/ocean/vegetation models using in-house Bayesian methodologies. 3) Mentor graduate students. 4) Engage opportunities for collaborative earth systems modeling projects with other groups. 5) Participate at conferences, publish, and present project results.

Required experience/skills:
mucking about with GCMs, model coupling, analysis of model results,
F90, and Unix/Linux environment. A solid understanding of atmospheric
and/or ocean dynamics.

Useful assets:
A PhD in atmospheric sciences, physical oceanography, or related
disciplines. Experience with processing and analyzing large data
sets. Enjoyment of exceptionally beautiful natural environments.

Duration: two years

renumeration: $40k-$45k/year depending on qualifications

To apply send your CV, a brief statement of interest and long-term
goals, names of three referees, and one publication or preprint to the
email address below.

Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled.

For more information, please contact:

Prof. Lev Tarasov
Dept of Physics and Physical Oceanography,
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
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