Scientific Software Development Position at CMCC Bologna

Applications are accepted now until the position is filled and start may be within one-two months after acceptance. The position is one-year renewable for two more years.

Location

The CMCC, Via Aldo Moro 44, Bologna, Italy.

Working environment

The ANS focuses on the study, above all through numerical simulations and theoretical studies, of natural variability of the climate and the climatic changes due to the anthropogenic effects, with a particular emphasis on the European and Mediterranean region. The group applies numerical models of different complexity and realism, from simple and linear models to more complete and coupled models atmosphere- ocean - sea-ice - vegetation - marine biogeochemistry. The group has also started to work on global ocean forecasting and predictability studies.

Work description

The main duties will be to write scientific software and implement it on a massively parallel computational platform, and contribute to the operational production, monitoring and evaluation of global ocean forecasts.  

Academic Background and Qualifications

The candidates should have a university degree in mathematical, physical or other related natural disciplines and engineering. Knowledge of Unix, Fortran is required. Experience with oceanographic, atmospheric fluid dynamics models and data assimilation with MPI will be considered a plus. The candidates should demonstrate the ability to develop numerical codes from mathematical equations. A minimum of 5 years working experience is required.

Working language

English

To Apply

Applicants should send by electronic mail to Dr. Srdjan Dobricic (srdjan.dobricic@cmcc.it) a cover letter describing areas of expertise and research interests and a comprehensive curriculum vitae including names and addresses of three reference people that might be contacted for further inquiry about the applicant.

Salary

The starting salary offer is  35000 Euro a year and it will be increased depending on the experience and curricula.