Postdoctoral research fellow in climate dynamics: sea level rise in the Pacific, University of [...]

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Job summary

A research institute focusing on climate dynamics is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to study sea level rise in the Pacific Islands region. The position requires a PhD in climate science or related fields and strong programming skills in languages such as Fortran, Matlab, or Python. This is a fixed-term role based in Bergen, Norway, with applications due by July 31, 2019.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree within climate science, oceanography, meteorology, physics, or maths.
• Background in climate dynamics and climate change research.
• Experience working with climate model output.

Skills

Programming skills in Fortran

Programming skills in Matlab

Programming skills in Python

Education

PhD or equivalent degree in climate science, oceanography, meteorology, physics, or maths

Job description

Overview

There is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position at the Geophysical Institute within the field of climate dynamics with focus on sea level rise in the Pacific Islands region. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. The postdoctoral research fellow will be part of the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree within climate science, oceanography, meteorology, physics, or maths.
• Background in climate dynamics and climate change research as well as experience working with climate model output.
• Very good programming skills in Fortran, Matlab, Python or similar languages.

Details

Deadline for applications: July 31, 2019.