12656 - OCEAN DATA ASSIMILATION EXPERT

CMCC Position cod. 12656 Ocean Data Assimilation Expert Deadline: January 10th, 2025 WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR The Institute for Earth System Prediction (IESP) is seeking a motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher or Junior Scientist to join the data assimilation team within the Regional Ocean Forecasting Systems (ROFS) division . We are looking for individuals with a strong foundation in physical and/or computational sciences and a keen interest in advancing ocean forecasting capabilities. 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. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. CMCC's core objective is to conduct cutting-edge science and to train the next generation of scientists at both national and international levels. ROLE The successful candidate will work at the forefront of operational oceanography, focusing on the development of advanced data assimilation and machine learning techniques . These methodologies aim to enhance ocean estimates through the integration of space-borne and in-situ observations . You will collaborate with an enthusiastic and multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers, contributing to cutting-edge innovations in regional ocean forecasting. RESPONSIBILITIES Analyzing Mediterranean and Black Sea observational products Exploring methodologies to integrate them in ocean models Developing techniques and tools to ingest them in the regional systems maintained by ROFS. Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting 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 Data Assimilation Expert will be based in Bologna or Lecce CMCC office. The appointment period will be initially of 24 months starting from December 2024/January 2025, with a gross annual salary range of 28-50K Euros depending on the experience. Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract. Flexible working time as per internal policies. Support during the immigration process, if needed. PROTECTED CATEGORY Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr