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Stillingstittel:
Scientist, Division for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology

Stillingsbeskrivelse:

Jobbnorge ID: 169261

About the position

A permanent position as scientist in the field of wave modelling and validation is open at the Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET Norway) at The Division for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology under the Research and Development Department in Bergen.

The main task of the division is the continuing development of the maritime forecast products issued by MET Norway. This is achieved through research on wind-generated surface waves and boundary layer meteorology as well as further development of numerical models of the ocean and ocean waves, and maritime trajectory models.

Wave models take central stage in maritime forecasting, and increasingly also as the intermediary in modelling the air-sea interaction. Coupled ocean, sea ice, wave and atmosphere modelling can potentially improve our forecasts for the Arctic region and Norwegian waters. MET Norway is actively working on efficient methods to couple the different earth system components. Wave models are also essential for the investigation of changes to the marine climate, and we are currently involved in several projects aimed at mapping the present and future wave and wind climate. Statistical methods are essential to assessing trends and extremes, and proven background in statistical methods will be given weight.

Responsibility / work tasks

The successful candidate will work on the development of wave models and coupling of wave models to ocean and atmosphere models as well as dissemination of model data for internal and external users. Skill in programming and experience with numerical modelling on Linux/UNIX high-performance computers is essential and shall be documented.

The position will offer exciting challenges in a professional, operational community. The pace can be high, and collaboration internally, on a national level and internationally is the norm. Candidates should have experience from scientific collaboration on national and international level.

Qualifications

• university PhD/dr.scient degree or equivalent is required in the fields of geophysics, physics, applied mathematics or similar
• experience with numerical modelling and programming in Fortran or C
• experience with mathematical-statistical methods
• experience with software development on Linux/UNIX computers
• experience with parallelization and high-performance computing
• experience with scripting (Python or equivalent)
• experience with distribution of model data through THREDDS and OPeNDAP
• experience from scientific collaboration is important, the candidate must have the ability to work independently while also collaborating in teams
• the candidate must have good communication skills for scientific writing and presentations
• the working language at MET Norway is Norwegian, and foreign candidates must be willing to learn Norwegian
• the candidate must be able to work effectively in English and demonstrate fluency, written and oral

Conditions

• professional challenges in a modern technological environment
• opportunities for self-development
• flexible working conditions
• salary on the Norwegian governmental salary scales dependent on qualifications and experience (NOK 524.200 - 597.400 pr. year, higher salary can be negotiated in case the selected applicant has excellent qualifications)
• membership in the governmental pension fund (2% deducted from gross salary), one of the best pension funds in Norway
• insurances and mortgage through SPK
• a pleasant working environment
• the first 6 months is a mutual trial period

Additional information

We emphasize diversity and therefore encourage all those who are qualified to apply - regardless of age, gender, functional capacity, ethnic background, sexual orientation or gaps in the resume. The Government has invited to a joint effort for inclusion and has set a target that 5% of all new employees in the state should have impaired functional capacity or gaps in their resumes. The working conditions will be facilitated for employees with disabilities. Applicants who inform that they have reduced functional capacity will be invited to interview if they are qualified.

If any case an applicant does not wish to be registered on the public application list, the applicant will need to give a reasonable argued justification. Information about the applicant can still be published. If the wish to not be registered on the public application list is denied, the applicant will be informed prior to the disclosure.

Further information can be obtained from Head of Division Øyvind Breivik, Tel.: +47 91102707.

The application must be submitted electronically, see https://www.met.no

Please attach CV, list of publications and the names of two references.

Se annonsen og søk på stillingen www.jobbnorge.no

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