Position: PostDoc regional climate downscaling (80-100%) (f/m/d)
Organization: Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL
Location: Region unspecified, Switzerland
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL, part of the ETH Domain, employs approximately 600 staff dedicated to environmental protection and natural hazard management.
The Dynamic Macroecology group within the Land Change Science research unit conducts data- and model-based analyses of climate change effects, providing critical insights for decision-making at national and international levels. We offer a position within the FORACCA (Forest Restoration and Climate Change in Armenia) project, starting immediately, for a duration of 1.5 years.
Job Description
You will be responsible for developing advanced regional climate models for Armenia, utilizing the CHELSA topographic downscaling method. Your tasks include bias correction of CHELSA observational data with local Armenian meteorological data, downscaling regional climate models to 1 km resolution, calculating climate indicators for Armenian communities and cities, and developing local climate impact profiles. Collaboration with Armhydromet will involve training sessions to enhance local climate modeling capacities. You will also contribute to scientific publications based on your research findings.
Qualifications
* PhD in climatology, environmental science, or a related field
* Proven experience in climate modeling and familiarity with CHELSA methodology
* Proficiency in Python and Linux systems
* Experience with high-performance computing and large geoscientific datasets
* Excellent English skills and a publication record
Application
Please send your complete application to Beatrice Lamprecht via our webpage. For questions, contact Dirk N. Karger at dirk.karger@wsl.ch. WSL promotes diversity, inclusion, and gender equality.
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