<p>04/04/2019</p>
<p>*5 PostDoc positions for marine ecosystem modellers at OGS (Italy)*<br />
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The ECHO Group at the National Institute of Oceanography and Applied<br />
Geophysics – OGS (Trieste, Italy; <a href="https://www.inogs.it/en">https://www.inogs.it/en</a>) offers five<br />
positions for marine ecosystem modellers.<br />
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POSITION: Post Doc (Italian “assegno di ricerca”), Full Time <br />
DURATION: 12 months (+ renewal up to 6 years maximum) <br />
SALARY: EUR 21.000 (EUR 23.000 at the third year renewal)<br />
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ABOUT THE ROLE: <br />
The proposed research activity consists of development, application and<br />
analysis of models for the study of the marine ecosystems. Successful<br />
candidates will work in a multidisciplinary team, being actively involved<br />
within international projects: the biogeochemistry component of the EU<br />
Copernicus Marine Service for the Mediterranean Sea<br />
(<a href="http://marine.copernicus.eu/about-us/about-producers/med-mfc">http://marine.copernicus.eu/about-us/about-producers/med-mfc</a>, <a href="http://medeaf.inogs.it/">http://medeaf.inogs.it/</a>);<br />
BIOPTIMOD Service Evolution Marine Copernicus<br />
(<a href="https://www.mercator-ocean.fr/en/portfolio/bioptimod/">https://www.mercator-ocean.fr/en/portfolio/bioptimod/</a>) and FAIRSEA<br />
(Fisheries in the Adriatic Region-a Shared Ecosystem Approach).<br />
The research activities include 5 open positions:<br />
1) data assimilation for oceanography and biogeochemistry modelling;<br />
2) high-performance computing (HPC) for oceanography and biogeochemistry<br />
modelling;<br />
3) physical and biogeochemical modelling of marine ecosystems including<br />
dynamics of dissolved oxygen, organic matter and plankton dynamics;<br />
4) modelling of the interactions between water column optical properties<br />
and biogeochemical dynamics;<br />
5) modelling for an ecosystem approach to fisheries with emphasis on<br />
environmental and climatic factors; spatial and temporal modelling of marine<br />
ecosystems; end-to-end modelling for coupling biogeochemical and food web<br />
approaches; analysis of physical and biogeochemical data and model output to<br />
develop indicators useful for the fisheries production.<br />
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HOW TO APPLY: <br />
See website <a href="https://www.inogs.it/en/node/1559">https://www.inogs.it/en/node/1559</a> and carefully follow all the<br />
instructions.<br />
Deadline: 1 May 2019, h. 12.30 p.m.<br />
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ABOUT YOU: <br />
We are looking for a young scientist able to understand concepts quickly,<br />
following a sharp learning curve, with good planning skills and the ability<br />
to work independently. You will have enthusiasm, the willingness to exploit<br />
your skills in ocean sciences research for the benefits of communities<br />
pursuing sustainable growth, and be seeking the opportunity to develop your<br />
research career through scientific publications. You will be able to actively<br />
participate in the R&D activities of collaborative research projects, both at<br />
a national and international level, and have a desire to become a future<br />
leader in your field. <br />
We expect that your skills and qualifications will include:<br />
- as minimum education requirement, a University Degree (MSc or equivalent)<br />
in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines:<br />
Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry,<br />
Biology;<br />
- some experience in computational sciences or statistics, with knowledge and<br />
proved use of scientific programming languages or advanced software<br />
environments (e.g. Fortran, C, Python, Matlab, R);<br />
- a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Ocean Sciences, Ocean Modelling,<br />
Ecosystem Modelling or any topic involving modelling or data analysis<br />
approaches to research activities covered by the call will be considered<br />
advantageous.<br />
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ABOUT US: <br />
ECHO is the marine modelling research group of OGS and focuses on<br />
quantitative approaches to biogeochemistry and ecosystem dynamics. ECHO’s<br />
research activity includes the development, analysis and use of models of<br />
varying complexity (physical models, biogeochemical models, food webs,<br />
ecological models) with applications at a variety of scales, ranging from<br />
local high-resolution applications to basin-wide regional model and climatic<br />
projections. Applications include assessment of natural and anthropogenic<br />
pressures on marine systems, carbon and nutrient cycling, biodiversity and<br />
ecosystem functioning, ecosystem approach to fisheries and aquaculture,<br />
operational oceanography and data assimilation, analysis of integrated<br />
eco-socio-economic systems, and sustainable development. The ECHO group is<br />
currently composed of about 30 people, who are collaborating widely with<br />
other groups in Italy and at the international level in various research<br />
projects, services, programmes and networks. ECHO offers a lively research<br />
environment and excellent infrastructure in terms of laboratories and<br />
state-of-the-art equipment.<br />
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The positions highlighted above have one of the following ECHO’s members as<br />
a possible tutor: Gianpiero Cossarini (<a href="mailto:gcossarini@inogs.it">mailto:gcossarini@inogs.it</a>), Paolo<br />
Lazzari (<a href="mailto:plazzari@inogs.it">mailto:plazzari@inogs.it</a>), Simone Libralato<br />
(<a href="mailto:slibralato@inogs.it">mailto:slibralato@inogs.it</a>), Stefano Salon (<a href="mailto:ssalon@inogs.it">mailto:ssalon@inogs.it</a>), Cosimo<br />
Solidoro (<a href="mailto:csolidoro@inogs.it">mailto:csolidoro@inogs.it</a>).<br />
For general enquiries regarding the positions, please contact the above<br />
persons.<br />
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For specific (administrative) enquiries about the call, please<br />
contact <a href="mailto:concorsi@inogs.it">mailto:concorsi@inogs.it</a></p>