Undertake many different forms of modeling and analysis of climate change with a particular focus on developing insight on the impacts on water resources and use and agricultural production
Job Responsibilities
Downscale and analyze to regional and country level using WRF, General Circulation Models (GCMs) data
Analyze statistically extreme events, particularly droughts and their causes and impacts on water resources and agricultural production
Develop high resolution atmospheric parameter data for inputs to water and crop models
Analyze historical and develop future atmospheric data to support drought monitoring and early warning systems
Prepare research papers to submit to peer-reviewed journals
Prepare and deliver conference papers
Additional activities to support ICBA’s mission in climate change modeling and adaptation work
Qualifications and Experience
Essentials
Master or doctorate degree in related field
Expertise with advanced statistical concepts for analyzing long memory behavior in climate time series
Main required programming languages are Fortran, Linux, and R
International work experience
Fluency in written and spoken English
Other Skills and Competencies
Working knowledge of statistics and database management
Applicants are kindly requested to send an updated cover letter and C.V combined in one PDF file along with two names as references to: Human ResourcesICBAP.O. Box 14660Dubai- UAEFax: +9714 3361149Email: hr@biosaline.org.ae
Post Date
31 December 2015
Status
Closed
Vacancy Type
Full-time
Closing Date
21 January 2016
Location
International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, Dubai, UAE