2023-2024_6_35 - Post-doctoral researcher in climate extremes.

19 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universitat de les Illes Balears

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

10 Apr 2024 - 23:55 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37,5

Offer Starting Date

15 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

2023-2024_6_35

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated post-doctoral researcher to work on the CLIMEX (‘Climate Influences
on Extreme Sea-level Events’) project. The role will focus on determining how climate change affects the likelihood of
sea-level extremes in the mid-latitudes, whilst assessing the relative role of sea-level rise and changes in storminess in
these scenarios. The research will involve analysing climate observations and outputs from climate models through
cutting-edge, Bayesian (deep) hierarchical models, with AI elements. The successful candidate will publish high
quality research outcomes, and present findings at national and international meetings and conferences.
The successful candidate will be part of the Sea Level and Marine Climate Research Group at the University of the
Balearic Islands (UIB) in Spain and have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers from the group and the
Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (IMEDEA), with whom we work closely. They will also receive support to
further develop their skills and career.

PI: Dr. Francisco Jaime Mir Calafat

Funding body: European Union (NextGenerationEU)

Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of Balearic Islands (UIB) 

Requirements

Research Field

Environmental science » Earth science

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

PhD in Oceanic Science, Physics, Mathematics or a related field at the time of appointment.

 

Specific Requirements

- Research skills
- Programming skills
- Analytical and quantitative skills
- Writing skills (articles, papers)
- Oral communication skills.

Particular consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in the following areas:
- Observational climate datasets, ideally including tide gauge measurements and data from numerical climate models
- Statistical modelling of spatiotemporal data, preferably within the Bayesian paradigm
- Knowledge of ocean/climate dynamics
- Probabilistic programming languages for statistical inference, such as Stan and Numpyro.

Language requeriments

English

Prior experience

Ideally, the successful candidate will have some expertise working with observational climate datasets and a
publication record in line with their career stage. Most importantly, they will be passionate about learning and
intellectually curious.

Research Field

Environmental science » Earth science

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

Benefits 

Gross monthly salary: 2.600,00 € 

National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance) 

Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Eligibility criteria

• Curricular merits in the field (max. 40 points).
• Qualifications in the specialist area (max. 20 points), other (max. 5 points).
• Video curriculum and, if applicable, personal interview (max. 20 points).
• Experience in the field (max. 15 points). E.g.: > 3 years (10 points), < 3 years (5 points).
• Other merits (max. +5 points). E.g.: recommendation letters.
Eligibility threshold: 60 points.

Selection process

In accordance with article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT 145140 of 15th June 2022 that approves the
regulation governing the recruitment of research staff under chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as
technical or operational research staff.

i. The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for research (or delegated representative) as chair.
ii. The supervisor (or delegated representative).
iii. The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI).
iv. One or more expert members in the topic pertaining to the recruitment and chosen by the chair of the committee,where applicable.
v. The head of FORHU (or delegated representative), as secretary, who may speak but not vote.

Additional comments

Please check the official website (https://investigacio.uib.es/Contractacio/Convocatories-vigents/ ) for updates and details of this offer, as they may be subject to change and will not be reflected in this publication. 

Website for additional job details

https://investigacio.uib.eu/Contractacio/Convocatories-vigents/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

Country

Spain

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Illes Balears

City

Palma

Website

https://www.uib.eu/

Street

Cra. de Valldemossa Km 7,5

Postal Code

07122

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED