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Beasiswa
Post Doctoral University of Bern
The division of Climate and
Environmental Physics, Physics Institute, University of
Bern, Switzerland, opens a position for a PostDoc in
Storm Surge Modelling and Data Analysis
In the framework of the National Center of Competence in
Research on Climate (NCCR-Climate) the candidate will
investigate storm surges and their connection with large
scale atmospheric patterns, as well as possible changes
in storm surge characteristics related to future climate
change. The focus is set on the European region. The
results
from a surge model will be linked to a loss model in
order to estimate potential losses of the European
property portfolio, which are related to internal
atmospheric variability and climate change. The work
will be done in close collaboration with the Swiss
Reinsurance Company.
Tasks:
Setup and support of model simulations using a storm
surge model on a local Linux cluster and on
supercomputing platforms. Develop appropriate analysis
tools to investigate changes in internal variability and
storm surge characteristics. Work with the Swiss Re loss
model and link climate model results to this model to
estimate potential losses in the European region.
Requirements:
- PhD in physics, meteorology, or environmental
sciences.
- Experience in publication of research results in
peer-reviewed journals.
- A profound knowledge in storm surge models and
statistical and/or dynamical downscaling approaches are
essential.
- Computer skills in some or all of FORTRAN, MATLAB,
R/S-Plus, NCL, and shell-programming on Unix and Linux
platforms.
- Experiences in handling large data sets.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
- Strong motivation and ability to carry out research in
an interdisciplinary environment.
- Interactive personality.
- Strong reporting skills.
Project place and start:
Climate and Environmental Physics, Physics
Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland
Regular visits at the Swiss Reinsurance Company, Zurich,
Switzerland As soon as possible
Employment:
The position will be funded for two years. The
employment and salary are subject to the conditions of
the Swiss National Science Foundation.
Application:
The application documents contain your Curriculum
Vitae, copies of your PhD and your Diploma/Master
marks/certificate and thesis, as well as statement of
interest (1 page). Please attach three names of referees
(including their addresses and emails).
The application must reach us no later than Thursday
March 15th 2007.
Please send your detailed application to:
Prof. Thomas Stocker or Dr. Christoph Raible
Physics Institute
University of Bern
Sidlerstrasse 5
3012 Bern
Email: raible@climate.unibe.ch
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