The Climate Variability Group at the Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences at University of Bologna is looking for a highly motivated, committed, and creative postdoctoral fellow to work for a 2 year period (3 years also possible) on Climate Variability within the ObsSea4Clim project framework (https://obssea4clim.eu/ ).

ObsSea4Clim is a European-funded HORIZON project aimed at improving the monitoring, understanding, reporting and projections of essential physical oceanic processes related to climate and changes over time, and of producing related Essential Ocean & Climate Variables (EOV/ECVs) and indicators at regional or sea basin scale. The selected candidate will be tasked with assessing the representation of internal variability of EOV/ECVs from seasonal to multi-decadal time scales in both historical and scenarios simulations from Earth System Models initial-condition large ensembles (ESM-LEs). This novel assessment will allow the correct interpretation of differences between models and observations, which will be attributed to either model misrepresentations or the model’s internal variability. Differences not reconcilable by accounting for the model’s internal variability will be investigated in order to draw suggestions for ESM improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

Performing scientific and statistical analysis on a wide range of ocean data products and models;

Presenting research and updates in the project meetings;

Writing project reports and scientific articles.

REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for a motivated person with a solid foundation in climate science, coupled with proficiency in programming languages like Python and Bash (Linux). Here is a list of requirements:

PhD in climate sciences, oceanography, or atmospheric sciences with experience in the fields of climate and/or oceanography;

good knowledge and skills in programming language (preference for Python);

good communication skills and team-working attitude;

proficient skills of spoken and written English.

DURATION, COMPENSATION & POTENTIAL BENEFITS

The appointment period will be initially of 2 years;

The gross salary will be based on qualification and working experience;

With few exceptions, a candidate of any nationality might be entitled to a significant tax break (50-60%).

WHEN TO APPLY

The application process has yet to begin, with the anticipated opening slated for May or June. However, if this opportunity aligns with your interests, I encourage you to inquire further. If you plan to attend the EGU24 conference in Vienna, please reach out to me so we can arrange a meeting between Tuesday, the 16th, and Friday, the 19th.

BOLOGNA

Bologna boasts a prime location for climate, oceanography, and atmospheric research due to its concentration of important research facilities. Notably, institutions such as The Foundation Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Climate Change (CMCC), ECMWF (computational center), National Research Council (CNR), and the regional environmental protection agency (ARPAE) offer cutting-edge resources and expertise, fostering collaboration and innovation. This rich research environment positions Bologna as an ideal hub for advancing scientific understanding in climate science and climate change. Moreover, Bologna is a dynamic city offering a vibrant culture, rich history, renowned cuisine, and a lively atmosphere.