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 ===Key Duties=== ===Key Duties===
  
-Improving ocean initial conditions and comparing different sources of initial conditions for seasonal-to-decadal ensemble climate predictions with the dynamical global climate model used by the climate prediction group, EC-Earth;+*Improving ocean initial conditions and comparing different sources of initial conditions for seasonal-to-decadal ensemble climate predictions with the dynamical global climate model used by the climate prediction group, EC-Earth;
  
-Process-based analyses of the main sources of ocean predictability well as new ways to infer information on model deficiencies across time scales, by performing sensitivity experiments and/or analysing large multi-model database;+*Process-based analyses of the main sources of ocean predictability well as new ways to infer information on model deficiencies across time scales, by performing sensitivity experiments and/or analysing large multi-model database;
  
-Evaluation of the impact of new model developments on the EC-Earth climate model performance, and prediction drift and skill;+*Evaluation of the impact of new model developments on the EC-Earth climate model performance, and prediction drift and skill;
  
-Contributing to running climate experiments for the Coupled Model Intercomparison Phase 6 (CMIP6) with EC-Earth, e.g. DCPP (decadal climate prediction project) or HighResMIP; +*Contributing to running climate experiments for the Coupled Model Intercomparison Phase 6 (CMIP6) with EC-Earth, e.g. DCPP (decadal climate prediction project) or HighResMIP; 
  
-Contributing to project coordination;  +*Contributing to project coordination;  
  
-Disseminating results through peer-review publications and presentations at conferences;+*Disseminating results through peer-review publications and presentations at conferences;
  
-Collaborative work with other partners within the EC-Earth consortium;+*Collaborative work with other partners within the EC-Earth consortium;
  
 ===Requirements=== ===Requirements===
  
-Education +==Education==
  
 PhD in physical oceanography, climate physics, applied mathematics or in a related discipline PhD in physical oceanography, climate physics, applied mathematics or in a related discipline
  
 +==Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience==
  
-Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience +*Proven ability to prepare and submit manuscripts to peer-review journals
-Proven ability to prepare and submit manuscripts to peer-review journals +
-A demonstrated ability to develop experimental setups that address specific climate modeling problems. +
-Experience in ocean/atmosphere modeling or environmental modeling +
-Programming skill: scripting (e.g. bash, python), data analysis and visualization software (e.g. CDO, NCO R.  Python, NCL) +
-Experience in handling large databases, and a minimum knowledge of NetCDF encoding+
  
-Additional Knowledge +*A demonstrated ability to develop experimental setups that address specific climate modeling problems.
-Interest and capacity in participating in the writing in and, when possible, leading the preparation of research and computing proposals +
-Knowledge of version control systems (git, svn, cvs…) +
-Experience in HPC and parallel computing (multi-threaded applications) +
  
 +*Experience in ocean/atmosphere modeling or environmental modeling
  
-Competences  +*Programming skill: scripting (e.g. bashpython)data analysis and visualization software (e.g. CDO, NCO R.  Python, NCL)
-Fluency in spoken and written Englishwhile fluency in other European languages will be also valued +
-Highly collaborative spirit - ability to work as part of a largestrongly-coordinated team and to continuously share both knowledge and tools +
-Ability to efficiently communicate results+
  
-Conditions+*Experience in handling large databases, and a minimum knowledge of NetCDF encoding 
 + 
 +==Additional Knowledge== 
 + 
 +*Interest and capacity in participating in the writing in and, when possible, leading the preparation of research and computing proposals 
 + 
 +*Knowledge of version control systems (git, svn, cvs…) 
 + 
 +*Experience in HPC and parallel computing (multi-threaded applications)  
 + 
 +==Competences==  
 + 
 +*Fluency in spoken and written English, while fluency in other European languages will be also valued 
 + 
 +*Highly collaborative spirit - ability to work as part of a large, strongly-coordinated team and to continuously share both knowledge and tools 
 + 
 +*Ability to efficiently communicate results 
 + 
 +===Conditions===
 The contract will be for two years initially, with the possibility of renewal depending on performance The contract will be for two years initially, with the possibility of renewal depending on performance
 A competitive salary will be offered, matched to the cost of living in Barcelona, and commensurate with the value and experience of the candidate A competitive salary will be offered, matched to the cost of living in Barcelona, and commensurate with the value and experience of the candidate
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 The position will start as soon as possible The position will start as soon as possible
  
-Applications Procedure+===Applications Procedure===
 All applications must include: All applications must include:
 A motivation letter A motivation letter
 A full CV including contact details A full CV including contact details
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-Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment 
-BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law. 
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