A PhD in Water, energy and food nexus modelling and decision-making across scales at Politecnico di Milano, Italy
A Postdoctoral Fellowship in AI-enhanced climate services at the European Commission Joint Research Centre, Italy
PhD position at Politecnico di Milano
The Environmental Intelligence for Global Change Lab at Politecnico di Milano invites applications for 1 PhD position (36 months) on “Water, energy and food nexus modelling and decision-making across scales.”
The research will focus on: – Integrating Impact Assessment Models (e.g. GCAM, RICE) and river basin operational model in complex transboundary contexts. – Developing a robust decision-analytic making framework to assess the local impact of global policies. – Analysing potential policy feedbacks across scales.
Qualifications for this position include a M.Sc. in water resources engineering, or a related field of environmental engineering. Alternatively, candidates with a background in computer and/or automation engineering, artificial intelligence, applied mathematics or related fields are also encouraged to apply. Strong numerical and computational skills are required as well as English language skills both in oral and written communication.
This post is part of the EU PRIMA project AWESOME “Managing Water, Ecosystems and Food across sectors and scales in the South Mediterranean.”
The application package must include CV, list of publications, and the name of two references. Deadline for the package submission: 15 April 2021.
Postdoc position at European Joint research Centre, Italy
Dear colleague
There is an interesting opportunity to join my about to start JRC project on AI-enhanced climate services. The available post-doc position is at JRC Ispra (Italy) for 2 years.
If you know anybody interested please share this information.
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The Institute of Marine Research (IMR) offers a 4-year postdoctoral position as part of IMR’s strategic initiative to build a strong center for coastal and blue forest research within one of Europe’s largest marine research institutes. We seek a marine biologist with relevant experience and publication records within kelp forest ecosystem ecology to further explore blue carbon, regime shifts and restoration, and Arctic kelp forests in a changing environment. Knowledge about Norwegian and Arctic coastal ecosystems and scientific working diver certification are advantages. The postdoctoral researcher will work with a team of outstanding researchers and research technicians and we offer the opportunity to be part of an interdisciplinary and ambitious research center at IMR Flødevigen Research Station and the research group Benthic Communities.
Lead and support research activities at IMR supporting the Norwegian blue forest network (www.nbfn.no), especially the fate of blue carbon
Lead and support Arctic kelp research and activities on kelp forest restoration
Participate in national and international research applications and projects
Science communication and writing, including outreach, presentations, reports, research publications and grant proposals
Participate in cruises, field and lab work in connection with research, monitoring and experimental investigations, including scientific diving.
Required qualifications
PhD in marine biology or similar
Knowledge of kelp forest ecosystem ecology
Experience with numerical and statistical analyses
Published records in international peer-reviewed journals
Experience with field activities, including scientific diving
We will emphasize
Research experience in blue carbon and blue forest ecology
Climate change and restoration related research
Skills in analytical software like R Primer and GIS, and methods for mixed models, and time and gradient analyses
Knowledge and experience with Norwegian and Arctic kelp ecosystems
Experience with field work and experimental design
Scientific working diver certificate and experience
Good communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and in teams
Good written and oral skills in Norwegian and English
The working language at IMR is Norwegian, and good communication skills in Norwegian will be beneficial for both the applicant and IMR. The candidate should have a working knowledge of the Norwegian language (B1 level or similar documented level of fluency), or willingness to develop this proficiency during the employment period. Language training will be offered to candidates without documented B1 level.
Personal competencies
At the IMR we believe that personality affects how we work, communicate and thrive in the work place. For this position we are interested in candidates who
Thrives well in collaboration with others and at the same time works independently
Work structured and deliver with high quality
Solution-oriented, attentive and flexible
Are concerned about a good working environment
Likes to paticipate in cruises and field work
Inclusion, Diversity and Affirmative Action
The Institute of Marine Research value diversity. Therefore, we welcome all qualified candidates to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, functional ability, nationality or ethnical background. We are an Inclusive Working Life Enterprise, and we aim to facilitate for applicants with disabilities.
Upon receiving applications from candidates with reduced abilities, gaps in CV or immigrant background, we will invite at least one qualified candidate from each category to an interview. In order to be considered for affirmative action, certain requirements should be met. Please read more here.
If you wish to be considered for affirmative action, please specify when submitting your application.
We offer
Work at one of Europe’s leading marine research institutions with extensive national and international contacts
A challenging, creative, and international working environment
Cutting edge projects in a strong scientific environment
Flexible working hours, good pensions and welfare schemes
Additional information
The Institute of Marine Research offers a government-regulated salary as 1352 postdoctor, an excellent pension scheme through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, and other welfare benefits (see www.spk.no/en for more information).
Applications should be submitted electronically via the link on this page and should be accompanied by a cover letter summarizing relevant skills and reasons why they are applying for the position, a complete CV, publication list, copies of maximum 5 peer reviewed publications, three references and transcripts of academic degrees.
Please note that information about applicants may be made public even if an applicant has requested to be exempted from the list of applicants. Applicants will be notified about this in advance.
For more information about the position, please contact Frithof Moy by
Phone: +47 478 00 024
E-mail: frithjof.moy@hi.no
Institute of Marine Research
The Institute of Marine Research (IMR) is one of the largest research institutes of its kind in Europe, with approximately 1,000 employees and a wide range of research facilities and laboratories of high international standard. Our main activities are research, advisory work and monitoring. The IMR owns and operates six research vessels. Our main offices are in Bergen, and we have a department in Tromsø, and research stations in Matre, Austevoll and Flødevigen.
The IMR’s aim is to be a leading supplier of knowledge relating to the sustainable management of the resources in our marine ecosystems, both nationally and internationally, and the whole food chain from the sea to the table. This includes the marine environment, fish nutrition, and safe and nutritious sea food.
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Two exciting PhD projects available at Monash with Dr Tim Peterson (tim.peterson@monash.edu). You will work with a dynamic and industry-aligned team at Monash and the University of Melbourne to statistically explore long-term hydrological change (see presentation-1 and presentation-2 for background ideas). Successful applicants will receive a stipend top-up of $8,000 p.a. tax-free (plus university stipend of $29k p.a.). For international students, send your CV to Tim by 14 March. For Australian nationals please contact him by 1 May.
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CSIRO is searching for a Python programmer who has 30-50 days (full time equivalent) available before 30 June 2021 to complete some well defined tasks. CSIRO has funding but we don’t have an available Python programmer. Assuming it was a 40 day project work could be done at say 50% full-time load (about 3.5 hours per day) over 80 days, so it does not require a full-time commitment, and could suit a PhD candidate looking for a short-term position. Briefly, we want to characterise gaps (mainly cloud) in Sentinel-2 satellite remote sensing data for Australia at 5-day, 10-day, 15-day, 20-day and monthly time-steps since its launch. Then as there will be some gaps (e.g., sugar growing areas around Cairns in summer) develop relationships between Sentinel-1 (C-band radar so not impacted by cloud) and cloud-free Sentinel-2 observations and use those relationships to infill the gaps in Sentinel-2 data. Both Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-1 data are available on GEE. If the person has Google Earth Engine (GEE) experience that would be an advantage, though not necessary.
Contact: Dr Tim R. McVicar Principal Research Scientist Ecohydrological Time-Series Remote Sensing Team Leader CSIRO Land and Water
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Apply nowJob no: 501315 Work type: Full-time Location: Sydney, NSW Categories: Post doctoral research fellow
One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
This position is fully funded by the Australian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes (CLEX) and the Research Associate will contribute to and benefit from being a part of the CLEX community. The Centre’s research agenda encompasses interconnected research programs focused on Weather and Climate Interactions, Drought, Attribution and Risk, Ocean Extremes and Coupled Modelling. CLEX is a major seven-year initiative funded by the Australian Research Council. The Centre is led by UNSW Sydney and partners with Monash, The University of Melbourne, The Australian National University and The University of Tasmania alongside a suite of national and international partner organisations. Climate extremes are the confluence of high impact weather and climate variability. The Centre works to improve our understanding of the processes that trigger or enhance extremes and build this understanding into our modelling systems. The improved predictions of climate extremes will help Australia cope with extremes now and in the future.
The Research Associate will contribute to collaborative research into understanding why the drought that affected eastern Australia in 2017-2020 developed and was so impactful. The Research Associate will collaborate on developing the land surface component of the modelling systems used to examine drought.
This position sits within the CLEX drought research team and will collaborate with senior and postdoctoral researchers in that team and other CLEX programs. The position will also contribute to the CLEX modelling team. The ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes provides a supportive and enriching workplace for its staff and students through its strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and wellbeing initiatives.
About the role
$98K – $105K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
Fixed Term – 3 years
Full time (35 hours per week)
The Research Associate will report to Professor Jason Evans and has no direct reports.
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
Conduct research to help understand the 2017-2020 drought independently and as part of a team.
Resolve selected weaknesses in the land surface model as they relate to land-atmosphere interactions, hydrology, vegetation-water interactions etc.
Support the Centre’s modelling activities by acting as a point of connection between the drought program and the land science within the modelling program.
Maintain a strong focus on communicating research findings by publishing in highly ranked journals and presenting to peers at local, national and global conferences.
Assist with the coordination of research activities and actively contribute to research outputs to meet project milestones.
Work collaboratively with other researchers among CLEX universities and partner organisations.
Engage with relevant professional and industry bodies and stakeholders to foster collaborative partnerships.
With the support of the Centre’s Knowledge Brokerage Team, the Research Associate will communicate relevant aspects of the research undertaken to stakeholders outside academia.
Contribute to the collegiate life of CLEX such as supporting PhD supervision, committee membership and leading workshops.
Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.
About the successful applicant
To be successful in this role you will have: (Selection Criteria)
PhD in physical climate science, climate modelling, land surface modelling, physical hydrology, boundary layer meteorology, vegetation interactions or similar fields.
Demonstrated ability to carry out scientific research independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Demonstrated programming skills in a Unix/Linux environment (e.g. Fortran, Python, R) including in code management, with continuous integration and testing experience an advantage.
Strong research and publication track record (relative to opportunity) in an area listed in the position summary.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
Demonstrated high level analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated programming skills in a Unix/Linux environment (e.g. Fortran, Python).
Willingness to engage with stakeholders outside of academia (e.g. government agencies, private businesses, NGOs, schools).
An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
Please apply online – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au
UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.
UNSW partners with Australia’s leading diversity organisations, networks, and campaigns. Please refer to UNSW’s diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options, and support for carers (childcare, parent rooms, parental leave).
Advertised: 23 Feb 2021 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 28 Mar 2021 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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CSIRO is seeking a Senior Hydro-climatologist to join its Water Security Program in Canberra, Australia. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team researching climate change impacts on hydrology, working on innovative projects with real-world impact.
Salary is AUD$136K–$150K plus up to 15.4% superannuation.
