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The Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) is a partner in the ECCO project, funded by JPI Water, and leads the work package of compound events. The project addresses compound floods across northern Europe, but with a core Danish focus.

Within ECCO, DMI has an opening to join the Weather Research Department in a full time one-year researcher position. The successful applicant will be joining the research unit of Ocean and Dispersion Modelling, but will collaborate also with the units of Numerical Weather Prediction and Hydrology and Flooding.

The work of the successful applicant will build upon existing analyses of compound event storm tracks to further advance methodological approaches, study areas, variables, cross-WP results, end-user engagement and by incorporating climate change, to advance state-of-the-art compound research and ensure optimal stakeholder uptake. In doing so, hazard type assessments, quantification of compound flood risks and processing of hydro-climatic datasets will be core tasks.

The Weather Research Department has its core responsibilities in doing development and research towards operational purposes, but a key component of the staff members also do externally funded projects with an applied purpose. The working environment at the research departments at DMI is first and foremost highly collaborative and positive towards all colleagues. Further, we are internationally oriented, have English as our working language (as also reflected in the many nationalities), work in and across broad research networks and publish our research in leading internationally acclaimed journals. Scientific publications are a part of the ECCO deliverables and is therefore a mandatory component.

We will evaluate applications from junior level applicants that combine the aforementioned capabilities and seek a candidate that has a high degree of academic curiosity and independency in terms of developing and pursuing research ideas.

Requirements
  • IT or geoscience background
  • Experience with developing code, such as in Python, for data-processing of geoscience data (preferably in a Linux environment), such as netcdf and grib, is an advantage
  • Good communication skills in both oral and written English
  • Capacity of working in a team together with a good team spirit
About the department and DMI The Weather Research Department at DMI employs a staff of approximately 65 scientists, of which approximately 20 work within the Ocean and Dispersion Modelling unit in the Department for Weather Research.

DMI is part of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities. DMI is the government's climate science advisor, creating and communicating knowledge about weather, climate and the sea to the Danish Realm. DMI's warnings, weather forecasts and services safeguard life and infrastructure and provide a basis for planning in a changing climate. As an authority on weather, climate and the sea, DMI provides meteorological services to the Danish defence, emergency preparedness as well as civil aviation and shipping in Denmark and Greenland. Furthermore, R&D is carried out within the DMI working areas. DMI is one of the oldest state institutions in Denmark and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2022.

We have approximately 400 employees, most of whom work at DMI’s new headquarters at Sankt Kjelds Gård in Østerbro. The new place have interior design that allows for an activity-based way of working.

Employment and salary Employment and salary will be according to the Danish Law and Agreements, depending on previous experience. It will be possible to apply for an addition to the basic salary. Employees, who are recruited from abroad, and who are able to meet certain conditions, have the possibility for a reduced tax scheme for a specific number of years. The positions are temporary and full-time, limited for a period of three years. There is a possibility for extension pending on funding possibilities.

DMI offers a flexible working week of 37 hours including a paid lunch break, and six weeks of paid vacation annually. The employment area is within the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Facilities and associated institutions. DMI is located at Sankt Kjelds Plads 11, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark. Physical presence is expected at least on a weekly basis.

For further details about the position please contact Head of Ocean and Dispersion Modelling Morten A. D. Larsen (telephone: +4521730395 or by email: mla@dmi.dk).

At DMI, diversity is an important value for us, because we believe that an inclusive and versatile work environment strengthens task fulfilment. We work actively with diversity in our employee composition, which is reflected in our inclusive workplace with a balance between work life and family life. We encourage everyone to apply for the position regardless of age, gender, sexuality, religion or ethnicity.

Application Please send your application, including a cover letter with motivation for the application, a curriculum vitae, relevant exam papers and diplomas, possible other relevant appendices and contacts for relevant professional references, so we have it in our system by the 29th of July 2024.

To apply for the position, please use the below link "Apply for Position", and follow the instructions.

We expect to start interviews immediately after the application deadline.

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