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2 Research Positions in Evaluation and Development of Urban Surface Energy

*2 Research Positions in* *Evaluation and Development of Urban Surface
Energy Balance Models King's College London*



An extensive number of urban land surface schemes (ULSS) have been
developed. Two new projects aim to undertake a comprehensive assessment of
these schemes.

· *Position 1* (NSF Funded) involves the evaluation of the urban
parameterization in the Weather Research and Forecast (WRF) model [a joint
project with Arizona State University, USA]

· *Position 2:* (UK Met Office funded) involves the co-ordination of
an international ULSS model intercomparison study [a joint project with the
UK Met office and University of Reading] (
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ip/suegrimmond/model_comparison.htm).



The two posts are each available for 24 months. The post holders are
required to be highly numerate with science or engineering research
experience and programming ability (Fortran and/or MatLab). Excellent
English (written and spoken) is essential as both will involve extensive
communication with partners located around the world. There may be
opportunities for foreign travel. Experience in one or more of: modelling
land-surface atmospheric exchanges, atmospheric science, urban climatology,
and/or model evaluation will be advantageous.



The appointment will be made on the RA1A or RA1B scale, £23,800 pa to
£27,162 pa* *inclusive of London Allowance, depending on qualifications and
experience

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*Applications Process: *Informal enquires to Prof. Sue Grimmond are welcomed
(*E:* Sue.Grimmond@kcl.ac.uk; *W*:
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ip/suegrimmond/index.htm). Further details and
application packs are available on the College's website at

<
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/vacancy/external/pers_detail.php?jobindex=6219>,
<
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/vacancy/external/pers_detail.php?jobindex=6220>
, by emailing strand-recruitment@kcl.ac.uk or faxing 020 7848 1352. Formal
applications must be made using the forms contained therein.



Please quote reference number *W1/DAR/182/07 (NSF funded) and W1/DAR/183/07
(UK Met Office) *on all correspondence. If you would like to be considered
for both please put both reference numbers on a single application.

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*The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 November 2007.*

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*Equality of opportunity is College policy.*





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Professor Sue Grimmond
King's College London

Environmental Monitoring and Modelling Group
Department of Geography
The Strand, London WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom
phone : 44 20 7848 2275 fax: 44 20 7848 2287


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