12656 - Ocean Data Assimilation Expert - Emilia-Romagna - CMCC - Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici

Descrizione

CMCC Position cod. 12656

Ocean Data Assimilation Expert

Role Description

The Institute for Earth System Prediction (IESP) is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher or Junior Scientist to join the data assimilation team within the Regional Ocean Forecasting Systems (ROFS) division.

About Us

CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Mediterranean and Black Sea observational products.
• Explore methodologies to integrate them in ocean models.
• Develop techniques and tools to ingest them in the regional systems maintained by ROFS.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.

Qualifications

Essential:

• A Ph.D. in Physics, Geophysics, Applied Mathematics, or related scientific disciplines with a research background.
• Experience in numerical modeling and/or data assimilation and/or machine learning.
• Strong programming skills (Python and Fortran preferably).
• Knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems and scripting languages (e.g., bash).
• Excellent communication skills and a track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of NEMO ocean circulation model.
• Experience of variational ocean data assimilation.
• Code development using version controlling systems (e.g., git).
• Experience in high-performance computers (HPC).

Duration, Compensation & Benefits

• The appointment period will be initially of 24 months starting from December 2024/January 2025.
• The Data Assimilation Expert will be based in Bologna or Lecce CMCC office.
• A gross annual salary range of 28-50K Euros depending on experience.
• Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract.
• Flexible working time as per internal policies.
• Support during the immigration process, if needed.

About CMCC

CMCC is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics.